Visa Bulletin for November 2016
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the November 2016 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from October 2016: 38 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 India (+9.5 months), EB-3 Other Workers China (+8.0 months), EB-2 China (+5.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for November 2016 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, November 2016 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 | Nov 1, 2007+9.5 mowas Jan 15, 2007 | Jul 15, 2012+5.0 mowas Feb 15, 2012 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Mar 8, 2005+0.2 mowas Mar 1, 2005 | Apr 15, 2013+2.7 mowas Jan 22, 2013 | Jul 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2011+4.0 mowas Dec 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2016 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Mar 8, 2005+0.2 mowas Mar 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2005+8.0 mowas Jan 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2011+4.0 mowas Dec 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Jun 1, 2016 |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Mar 8, 2014+0.5 mowas Feb 22, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Oct 22, 2009+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2009 | Oct 22, 2009+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2009 | Apr 8, 1995+0.2 mowas Apr 1, 1995 | Sep 1, 2005+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2005 | Oct 22, 2009+1.0 mowas Sep 22, 2009 |
| F2A | Jan 22, 2015+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2014 | Jan 22, 2015+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2014 | Jan 8, 2015+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2014 | Jan 22, 2015+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2014 | Jan 22, 2015+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2014 |
| F2B | Apr 15, 2010+1.0 mowas Mar 15, 2010 | Apr 15, 2010+1.0 mowas Mar 15, 2010 | Oct 8, 1995+0.2 mowas Oct 1, 1995 | Feb 15, 2006+1.5 mowas Jan 1, 2006 | Apr 15, 2010+1.0 mowas Mar 15, 2010 |
| F3 | Jan 22, 2005+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2004 | Jan 22, 2005+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2004 | Dec 1, 1994+0.3 mowas Nov 22, 1994 | Aug 8, 1994+1.0 mowas Jul 8, 1994 | Jan 22, 2005+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2004 |
| F4 | Feb 15, 2003+2.5 mowas Dec 1, 2002 | Aug 1, 2003+3.0 mowas May 1, 2003 | May 8, 1997+0.2 mowas May 1, 1997 | May 8, 1993+0.8 mowas Apr 15, 1993 | Dec 1, 2003+1.0 mowas Nov 1, 2003 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the November 2016 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with October 2016, 38 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Jan 15, 2007 to Nov 1, 2007), EB-2 China (Feb 15, 2012 to Jul 15, 2012), EB-3 India (Mar 1, 2005 to Mar 8, 2005), EB-3 China (Jan 22, 2013 to Apr 15, 2013), EB-3 Mexico (Jun 1, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016), EB-3 Philippines (Dec 1, 2010 to Apr 1, 2011), EB-3 Rest of World (Jun 1, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers India (Mar 1, 2005 to Mar 8, 2005), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jan 1, 2005 to Sep 1, 2005), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Jun 1, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Dec 1, 2010 to Apr 1, 2011), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Jun 1, 2016 to Jul 1, 2016), EB-5 China (Feb 22, 2014 to Mar 8, 2014), F1 India (Sep 22, 2009 to Oct 22, 2009), F1 China (Sep 22, 2009 to Oct 22, 2009), F1 Mexico (Apr 1, 1995 to Apr 8, 1995), F1 Philippines (Aug 1, 2005 to Sep 1, 2005), F1 Rest of World (Sep 22, 2009 to Oct 22, 2009), F2A India (Dec 22, 2014 to Jan 22, 2015), F2A China (Dec 22, 2014 to Jan 22, 2015), F2A Mexico (Dec 1, 2014 to Jan 8, 2015), F2A Philippines (Dec 22, 2014 to Jan 22, 2015), F2A Rest of World (Dec 22, 2014 to Jan 22, 2015), F2B India (Mar 15, 2010 to Apr 15, 2010), F2B China (Mar 15, 2010 to Apr 15, 2010), F2B Mexico (Oct 1, 1995 to Oct 8, 1995), F2B Philippines (Jan 1, 2006 to Feb 15, 2006), F2B Rest of World (Mar 15, 2010 to Apr 15, 2010), F3 India (Dec 22, 2004 to Jan 22, 2005), F3 China (Dec 22, 2004 to Jan 22, 2005), F3 Mexico (Nov 22, 1994 to Dec 1, 1994), F3 Philippines (Jul 8, 1994 to Aug 8, 1994), F3 Rest of World (Dec 22, 2004 to Jan 22, 2005), F4 India (Dec 1, 2002 to Feb 15, 2003), F4 China (May 1, 2003 to Aug 1, 2003), F4 Mexico (May 1, 1997 to May 8, 1997), F4 Philippines (Apr 15, 1993 to May 8, 1993), F4 Rest of World (Nov 1, 2003 to Dec 1, 2003).
Did any category retrogress in November 2016?
No. No final action date moved back compared with October 2016.
Which chart did USCIS designate for November 2016?
For November 2016, 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 2016. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.