Visa Bulletin for November 2018
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the November 2018 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from October 2018: 27 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 China (+1.4 months), F1 Philippines (+1.3 months), F2B India (+1.3 months).
USCIS filing chart for November 2018 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, November 2018 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 | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| EB-2 | Mar 26, 2009 | May 15, 2015+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2015 | Current | Jun 8, 2017+0.2 mowas Jun 1, 2017 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2009 | May 1, 2007 | Current | Jun 8, 2017+0.2 mowas Jun 1, 2017 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Nov 22, 2016+1.0 mowas Oct 22, 2016 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Aug 15, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Jun 22, 2011+0.7 mowas Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 22, 2011+0.7 mowas Jun 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 1997 | Feb 1, 2007+1.3 mowas Dec 22, 2006 | Jun 22, 2011+0.7 mowas Jun 1, 2011 |
| F2A | Sep 15, 2016+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016+0.8 mowas Aug 22, 2016 |
| F2B | Jan 1, 2012+1.3 mowas Nov 22, 2011 | Jan 1, 2012+1.3 mowas Nov 22, 2011 | Jun 8, 1997+0.8 mowas May 15, 1997 | Jun 1, 2007+0.6 mowas May 15, 2007 | Jan 1, 2012+1.3 mowas Nov 22, 2011 |
| F3 | Jul 8, 2006+0.8 mowas Jun 15, 2006 | Jul 8, 2006+0.8 mowas Jun 15, 2006 | Dec 22, 1995 | Jun 22, 1995+0.5 mowas Jun 8, 1995 | Jul 8, 2006+0.8 mowas Jun 15, 2006 |
| F4 | Jun 1, 2004+1.0 mowas May 1, 2004 | Mar 22, 2005+1.1 mowas Feb 15, 2005 | Feb 8, 1998+0.6 mowas Jan 22, 1998 | Jun 15, 1995+0.2 mowas Jun 8, 1995 | Mar 22, 2005+1.1 mowas Feb 15, 2005 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the November 2018 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with October 2018, 27 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 China (Apr 1, 2015 to May 15, 2015), EB-3 Philippines (Jun 1, 2017 to Jun 8, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jun 1, 2017 to Jun 8, 2017), EB-4 Mexico (Oct 22, 2016 to Nov 22, 2016), F1 India (Jun 1, 2011 to Jun 22, 2011), F1 China (Jun 1, 2011 to Jun 22, 2011), F1 Philippines (Dec 22, 2006 to Feb 1, 2007), F1 Rest of World (Jun 1, 2011 to Jun 22, 2011), F2A India (Aug 22, 2016 to Sep 15, 2016), F2A China (Aug 22, 2016 to Sep 15, 2016), F2A Mexico (Aug 1, 2016 to Sep 1, 2016), F2A Philippines (Aug 22, 2016 to Sep 15, 2016), F2A Rest of World (Aug 22, 2016 to Sep 15, 2016), F2B India (Nov 22, 2011 to Jan 1, 2012), F2B China (Nov 22, 2011 to Jan 1, 2012), F2B Mexico (May 15, 1997 to Jun 8, 1997), F2B Philippines (May 15, 2007 to Jun 1, 2007), F2B Rest of World (Nov 22, 2011 to Jan 1, 2012), F3 India (Jun 15, 2006 to Jul 8, 2006), F3 China (Jun 15, 2006 to Jul 8, 2006), F3 Philippines (Jun 8, 1995 to Jun 22, 1995), F3 Rest of World (Jun 15, 2006 to Jul 8, 2006), F4 India (May 1, 2004 to Jun 1, 2004), F4 China (Feb 15, 2005 to Mar 22, 2005), F4 Mexico (Jan 22, 1998 to Feb 8, 1998), F4 Philippines (Jun 8, 1995 to Jun 15, 1995), F4 Rest of World (Feb 15, 2005 to Mar 22, 2005).
Did any category retrogress in November 2018?
No. No final action date moved back compared with October 2018.
Which chart did USCIS designate for November 2018?
For November 2018, 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 2018. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.