Visa Bulletin for November 2017
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the November 2017 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from October 2017: 31 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Other Workers China (+3.0 months), EB-3 Philippines (+1.5 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+1.5 months).
USCIS filing chart for November 2017 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, November 2017 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 | Oct 8, 2008+0.8 mowas Sep 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2013+0.8 mowas May 22, 2013 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Oct 15, 2006 | Feb 1, 2014+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2014 | Current | Jan 15, 2016+1.5 mowas Dec 1, 2015 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Oct 15, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006+3.0 mowas Jan 1, 2006 | Current | Jan 15, 2016+1.5 mowas Dec 1, 2015 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Apr 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2016 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Jul 1, 2014+0.3 mowas Jun 22, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jan 22, 2011+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2010 | Jan 22, 2011+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2010 | Apr 1, 1996+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 22, 2011+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2010 |
| F2A | Nov 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Oct 22, 2015 | Nov 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Oct 22, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015+0.6 mowas Oct 15, 2015 | Nov 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Oct 22, 2015 | Nov 15, 2015+0.8 mowas Oct 22, 2015 |
| F2B | Nov 15, 2010+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2010 | Jul 22, 1996+0.2 mowas Jul 15, 1996 | Jan 1, 2007 | Nov 15, 2010+0.2 mowas Nov 8, 2010 |
| F3 | Aug 15, 2005+0.8 mowas Jul 22, 2005 | Aug 15, 2005+0.8 mowas Jul 22, 2005 | May 8, 1995+0.5 mowas Apr 22, 1995 | Mar 1, 1995+0.2 mowas Feb 22, 1995 | Aug 15, 2005+0.8 mowas Jul 22, 2005 |
| F4 | Oct 22, 2003+0.7 mowas Oct 1, 2003 | May 22, 2004+0.5 mowas May 8, 2004 | Oct 8, 1997+0.2 mowas Oct 1, 1997 | Jun 8, 1994+0.2 mowas Jun 1, 1994 | May 22, 2004+0.5 mowas May 8, 2004 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the November 2017 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with October 2017, 31 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Sep 15, 2008 to Oct 8, 2008), EB-2 China (May 22, 2013 to Jun 15, 2013), EB-3 China (Jan 1, 2014 to Feb 1, 2014), EB-3 Philippines (Dec 1, 2015 to Jan 15, 2016), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jan 1, 2006 to Apr 1, 2006), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Dec 1, 2015 to Jan 15, 2016), EB-4 Mexico (Mar 1, 2016 to Apr 1, 2016), EB-5 China (Jun 22, 2014 to Jul 1, 2014), F1 India (Dec 22, 2010 to Jan 22, 2011), F1 China (Dec 22, 2010 to Jan 22, 2011), F1 Mexico (Mar 1, 1996 to Apr 1, 1996), F1 Rest of World (Dec 22, 2010 to Jan 22, 2011), F2A India (Oct 22, 2015 to Nov 15, 2015), F2A China (Oct 22, 2015 to Nov 15, 2015), F2A Mexico (Oct 15, 2015 to Nov 1, 2015), F2A Philippines (Oct 22, 2015 to Nov 15, 2015), F2A Rest of World (Oct 22, 2015 to Nov 15, 2015), F2B India (Nov 8, 2010 to Nov 15, 2010), F2B China (Nov 8, 2010 to Nov 15, 2010), F2B Mexico (Jul 15, 1996 to Jul 22, 1996), F2B Rest of World (Nov 8, 2010 to Nov 15, 2010), F3 India (Jul 22, 2005 to Aug 15, 2005), F3 China (Jul 22, 2005 to Aug 15, 2005), F3 Mexico (Apr 22, 1995 to May 8, 1995), F3 Philippines (Feb 22, 1995 to Mar 1, 1995), F3 Rest of World (Jul 22, 2005 to Aug 15, 2005), F4 India (Oct 1, 2003 to Oct 22, 2003), F4 China (May 8, 2004 to May 22, 2004), F4 Mexico (Oct 1, 1997 to Oct 8, 1997), F4 Philippines (Jun 1, 1994 to Jun 8, 1994), F4 Rest of World (May 8, 2004 to May 22, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in November 2017?
No. No final action date moved back compared with October 2017.
Which chart did USCIS designate for November 2017?
For November 2017, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored applicants and the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, November 2017. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.