Visa Bulletin for November 2019
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the November 2019 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from October 2019: 29 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-3 Philippines (+3.6 months), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (+3.6 months), EB-1 China (+3.0 months).
USCIS filing chart for November 2019 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, November 2019 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 | Jan 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2017+3.0 mowas Nov 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2018+1.3 mowas Apr 22, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018+1.3 mowas Apr 22, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018+1.3 mowas Apr 22, 2018 |
| EB-2 | May 13, 2009−0.0 mowas May 12, 2009 | Mar 15, 2015+2.4 mowas Jan 1, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-3 | Jan 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2015 | Current | Feb 1, 2018+3.6 mowas Oct 15, 2017 | Current |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Jan 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2008+1.0 mowas Jan 1, 2008 | Current | Feb 1, 2018+3.6 mowas Oct 15, 2017 | Current |
| EB-4 | Current | Current | Jul 22, 2017+2.7 mowas May 1, 2017 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Dec 8, 2017+0.5 mowas Nov 22, 2017 | Nov 1, 2014+0.3 mowas Oct 22, 2014 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Mar 1, 2013+1.5 mowas Jan 15, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013+1.5 mowas Jan 15, 2013 | Aug 8, 1997 | Sep 15, 2008+2.5 mowas Jul 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2013+1.5 mowas Jan 15, 2013 |
| F2A | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
| F2B | Jul 8, 2014+1.2 mowas Jun 1, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014+1.2 mowas Jun 1, 2014 | Aug 22, 1998+0.7 mowas Aug 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 2008+1.0 mowas Sep 1, 2008 | Jul 8, 2014+1.2 mowas Jun 1, 2014 |
| F3 | Oct 15, 2007+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 2007 | Feb 22, 1996 | Jun 1, 1998+2.0 mowas Apr 1, 1998 | Oct 15, 2007+1.0 mowas Sep 15, 2007 |
| F4 | Oct 15, 2004+0.5 mowas Oct 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2007+1.3 mowas Nov 22, 2006 | Dec 15, 1997 | Sep 1, 1998+1.8 mowas Jul 8, 1998 | Jan 1, 2007+1.3 mowas Nov 22, 2006 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sep 1, 2013+1.6 mowas Jul 15, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013+1.6 mowas Jul 15, 2013 | Nov 15, 1999 | Mar 15, 2009+2.4 mowas Jan 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2013+1.6 mowas Jul 15, 2013 |
| F2A | Sep 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019+1.0 mowas Aug 1, 2019 |
| F2B | Jan 8, 2015+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2014 | Jan 8, 2015+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2014 | Apr 22, 1999+0.7 mowas Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 2009+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2009 | Jan 8, 2015+1.2 mowas Dec 1, 2014 |
| F3 | Apr 15, 2008+1.0 mowas Mar 15, 2008 | Apr 15, 2008+1.0 mowas Mar 15, 2008 | Jul 15, 2000 | Dec 1, 1998+2.0 mowas Oct 1, 1998 | Apr 15, 2008+1.0 mowas Mar 15, 2008 |
| F4 | Jun 15, 2005+0.5 mowas Jun 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2007+1.5 mowas May 15, 2007 | Jan 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999+1.7 mowas Jan 8, 1999 | Jul 1, 2007+1.5 mowas May 15, 2007 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the November 2019 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with October 2019, 29 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 China (Nov 1, 2016 to Feb 1, 2017), EB-1 Mexico (Apr 22, 2018 to Jun 1, 2018), EB-1 Philippines (Apr 22, 2018 to Jun 1, 2018), EB-1 Rest of World (Apr 22, 2018 to Jun 1, 2018), EB-2 India (May 12, 2009 to May 13, 2009), EB-2 China (Jan 1, 2015 to Mar 15, 2015), EB-3 Philippines (Oct 15, 2017 to Feb 1, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers China (Jan 1, 2008 to Feb 1, 2008), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Oct 15, 2017 to Feb 1, 2018), EB-4 Mexico (May 1, 2017 to Jul 22, 2017), EB-5 India (Nov 22, 2017 to Dec 8, 2017), EB-5 China (Oct 22, 2014 to Nov 1, 2014), F1 India (Jan 15, 2013 to Mar 1, 2013), F1 China (Jan 15, 2013 to Mar 1, 2013), F1 Philippines (Jul 1, 2008 to Sep 15, 2008), F1 Rest of World (Jan 15, 2013 to Mar 1, 2013), F2B India (Jun 1, 2014 to Jul 8, 2014), F2B China (Jun 1, 2014 to Jul 8, 2014), F2B Mexico (Aug 1, 1998 to Aug 22, 1998), F2B Philippines (Sep 1, 2008 to Oct 1, 2008), F2B Rest of World (Jun 1, 2014 to Jul 8, 2014), F3 India (Sep 15, 2007 to Oct 15, 2007), F3 China (Sep 15, 2007 to Oct 15, 2007), F3 Philippines (Apr 1, 1998 to Jun 1, 1998), F3 Rest of World (Sep 15, 2007 to Oct 15, 2007), F4 India (Oct 1, 2004 to Oct 15, 2004), F4 China (Nov 22, 2006 to Jan 1, 2007), F4 Philippines (Jul 8, 1998 to Sep 1, 1998), F4 Rest of World (Nov 22, 2006 to Jan 1, 2007).
Did any category retrogress in November 2019?
No. No final action date moved back compared with October 2019.
Which chart did USCIS designate for November 2019?
For November 2019, 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 2019. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.