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Visa Bulletin for November 2020

Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked

All priority date cutoffs in the November 2020 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from October 2020: 9 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-1 India (+6.0 months), EB-1 China (+6.0 months), EB-3 China (+3.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for November 2020 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, November 2020 adjustment of status filing charts.

New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.

Employment-based: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Dec 1, 2018+6.0 mowas Jun 1, 2018Dec 1, 2018+6.0 mowas Jun 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Sep 22, 2009+0.7 mowas Sep 1, 2009Apr 22, 2016+1.7 mowas Mar 1, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Mar 1, 2010+1.5 mowas Jan 15, 2010Oct 1, 2017+3.0 mowas Jul 1, 2017CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersMar 1, 2010+1.5 mowas Jan 15, 2010Jan 1, 2009+1.0 mowas Dec 1, 2008CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentOct 15, 2018+1.4 mowas Sep 1, 2018CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentAug 15, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2May 15, 2011Oct 1, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 1, 2015Jun 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 1, 2015May 1, 2009+7.0 mowas Oct 1, 2008CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentDec 15, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Sep 15, 2014Sep 15, 2014Jan 8, 1998Dec 15, 2011Sep 15, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BJul 8, 2015Jul 8, 2015Apr 8, 1999Aug 1, 2011Jul 8, 2015
F3Jun 15, 2008Jun 15, 2008Aug 1, 1996Feb 15, 2002Jun 15, 2008
F4Mar 8, 2005Sep 22, 2006Jun 22, 1998Jan 1, 2002Sep 22, 2006

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Jul 22, 2015Jul 22, 2015Feb 22, 2000Oct 8, 2012Jul 22, 2015
F2AAug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020
F2BMay 1, 2016May 1, 2016Dec 1, 1999Apr 1, 2012May 1, 2016
F3Jun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2009Aug 15, 2000Dec 22, 2002Jun 1, 2009
F4Nov 22, 2005Sep 15, 2007Apr 22, 1999Sep 1, 2002Sep 15, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the November 2020 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with October 2020, 9 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Jun 1, 2018 to Dec 1, 2018), EB-1 China (Jun 1, 2018 to Dec 1, 2018), EB-2 India (Sep 1, 2009 to Sep 22, 2009), EB-2 China (Mar 1, 2016 to Apr 22, 2016), EB-3 India (Jan 15, 2010 to Mar 1, 2010), EB-3 China (Jul 1, 2017 to Oct 1, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jan 15, 2010 to Mar 1, 2010), EB-3 Other Workers China (Dec 1, 2008 to Jan 1, 2009), EB-4 Mexico (Sep 1, 2018 to Oct 15, 2018).

Did any category retrogress in November 2020?

No. No final action date moved back compared with October 2020.

Which chart did USCIS designate for November 2020?

For November 2020, 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 2020. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.