Visa Bulletin for November 2015
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the November 2015 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from October 2015: 34 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 India (+15.0 months), F1 Philippines (+12.0 months), EB-3 Philippines (+5.4 months).
USCIS filing chart for November 2015 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, November 2015 adjustment of status filing charts.
New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.
Employment-based: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Aug 1, 2006+15.0 mowas May 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2012+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Apr 1, 2004+0.8 mowas Mar 8, 2004 | Jan 1, 2012+2.6 mowas Oct 15, 2011 | Aug 15, 2015 | Jun 15, 2007+5.4 mowas Jan 1, 2007 | Aug 15, 2015 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Apr 1, 2004+0.8 mowas Mar 8, 2004 | Apr 1, 2006+3.0 mowas Jan 1, 2006 | Aug 15, 2015 | Jun 15, 2007+5.4 mowas Jan 1, 2007 | Aug 15, 2015 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Nov 22, 2013+1.5 mowas Oct 8, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Feb 22, 2008+1.2 mowas Jan 15, 2008 | Feb 22, 2008+1.2 mowas Jan 15, 2008 | Dec 1, 1994+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 1994 | Jun 1, 2002+12.0 mowas Jun 1, 2001 | Feb 22, 2008+1.2 mowas Jan 15, 2008 |
| F2A | May 15, 2014+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2014 | May 15, 2014+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2014 | May 15, 2014+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2014 | May 15, 2014+1.0 mowas Apr 15, 2014 |
| F2B | Feb 8, 2009+0.8 mowas Jan 15, 2009 | Feb 8, 2009+0.8 mowas Jan 15, 2009 | Aug 22, 1995+0.7 mowas Aug 1, 1995 | Nov 1, 2004+1.0 mowas Oct 1, 2004 | Feb 8, 2009+0.8 mowas Jan 15, 2009 |
| F3 | Jun 15, 2004+0.8 mowas May 22, 2004 | Jun 15, 2004+0.8 mowas May 22, 2004 | Jun 15, 1994+0.2 mowas Jun 8, 1994 | Oct 8, 1993+0.2 mowas Oct 1, 1993 | Jun 15, 2004+0.8 mowas May 22, 2004 |
| F4 | Mar 1, 2003+0.7 mowas Feb 8, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003+0.7 mowas Feb 8, 2003 | Apr 1, 1997+0.3 mowas Mar 22, 1997 | Jun 15, 1992+1.5 mowas May 1, 1992 | Mar 1, 2003+0.7 mowas Feb 8, 2003 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 1995 | Sep 1, 2005 | May 1, 2009 |
| F2A | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| F2B | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 1996+3.0 mowas Jan 1, 1996 | May 1, 2005+3.9 mowas Jan 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| F3 | Apr 1, 2005 | Apr 1, 2005 | May 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 2005 |
| F4 | Feb 1, 2004 | Feb 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 1998+1.0 mowas May 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 1993 | Feb 1, 2004 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the November 2015 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with October 2015, 34 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (May 1, 2005 to Aug 1, 2006), EB-2 China (Jan 1, 2012 to Feb 1, 2012), EB-3 India (Mar 8, 2004 to Apr 1, 2004), EB-3 China (Oct 15, 2011 to Jan 1, 2012), EB-3 Philippines (Jan 1, 2007 to Jun 15, 2007), EB-3 Other Workers India (Mar 8, 2004 to Apr 1, 2004), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jan 1, 2006 to Apr 1, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jan 1, 2007 to Jun 15, 2007), EB-5 China (Oct 8, 2013 to Nov 22, 2013), F1 India (Jan 15, 2008 to Feb 22, 2008), F1 China (Jan 15, 2008 to Feb 22, 2008), F1 Mexico (Nov 22, 1994 to Dec 1, 1994), F1 Philippines (Jun 1, 2001 to Jun 1, 2002), F1 Rest of World (Jan 15, 2008 to Feb 22, 2008), F2A India (Apr 15, 2014 to May 15, 2014), F2A China (Apr 15, 2014 to May 15, 2014), F2A Mexico (Mar 1, 2014 to Apr 1, 2014), F2A Philippines (Apr 15, 2014 to May 15, 2014), F2A Rest of World (Apr 15, 2014 to May 15, 2014), F2B India (Jan 15, 2009 to Feb 8, 2009), F2B China (Jan 15, 2009 to Feb 8, 2009), F2B Mexico (Aug 1, 1995 to Aug 22, 1995), F2B Philippines (Oct 1, 2004 to Nov 1, 2004), F2B Rest of World (Jan 15, 2009 to Feb 8, 2009), F3 India (May 22, 2004 to Jun 15, 2004), F3 China (May 22, 2004 to Jun 15, 2004), F3 Mexico (Jun 8, 1994 to Jun 15, 1994), F3 Philippines (Oct 1, 1993 to Oct 8, 1993), F3 Rest of World (May 22, 2004 to Jun 15, 2004), F4 India (Feb 8, 2003 to Mar 1, 2003), F4 China (Feb 8, 2003 to Mar 1, 2003), F4 Mexico (Mar 22, 1997 to Apr 1, 1997), F4 Philippines (May 1, 1992 to Jun 15, 1992), F4 Rest of World (Feb 8, 2003 to Mar 1, 2003).
Did any category retrogress in November 2015?
No. No final action date moved back compared with October 2015.
Which chart did USCIS designate for November 2015?
For November 2015, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, November 2015. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.