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Visa Bulletin for November 2021

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

All priority date cutoffs in the November 2021 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from October 2021: 4 final action dates advanced and 3 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-2 China (+4.5 months), EB-2 India (+3.0 months), EB-4 Mexico (+1.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for November 2021 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, November 2021 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-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Dec 1, 2011+3.0 mowas Sep 1, 2011Nov 15, 2018+4.5 mowas Jul 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 15, 2012−23.6 mowas Jan 1, 2014Mar 22, 2018−9.6 mowas Jan 8, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 15, 2012−23.6 mowas Jan 1, 2014Mar 1, 2010+0.9 mowas Feb 1, 2010CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentApr 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentNov 22, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2Jan 8, 2013+6.0 mowas Jul 8, 2012Feb 1, 2019+5.0 mowas Sep 1, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jan 22, 2012−23.6 mowas Jan 8, 2014Apr 1, 2018−9.5 mowas Jan 15, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJan 22, 2012−23.6 mowas Jan 8, 2014May 1, 2010CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-4CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5CurrentDec 15, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Dec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014Jan 15, 1999Mar 1, 2012Dec 1, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BSep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Mar 15, 2000Oct 22, 2011Sep 22, 2015
F3Nov 22, 2008Nov 22, 2008May 15, 1997Jun 8, 2002Nov 22, 2008
F4Sep 15, 2005Mar 22, 2007Feb 8, 1999Aug 22, 2002Mar 22, 2007

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1May 15, 2016May 15, 2016Aug 1, 2000Apr 22, 2015May 15, 2016
F2AJun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
F2BSep 22, 2016Sep 22, 2016Oct 1, 2000Oct 1, 2013Sep 22, 2016
F3Aug 22, 2009Aug 22, 2009Sep 8, 2000Oct 1, 2003Aug 22, 2009
F4Jan 1, 2006Oct 1, 2007Jun 1, 1999Feb 1, 2004Oct 1, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the November 2021 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with October 2021, 4 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Sep 1, 2011 to Dec 1, 2011), EB-2 China (Jul 1, 2018 to Nov 15, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers China (Feb 1, 2010 to Mar 1, 2010), EB-4 Mexico (Mar 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2020).

Did any category retrogress in November 2021?

Yes. 3 final action dates moved back compared with October 2021: EB-3 India (Jan 1, 2014 to Jan 15, 2012), EB-3 China (Jan 8, 2019 to Mar 22, 2018), EB-3 Other Workers India (Jan 1, 2014 to Jan 15, 2012).

Which chart did USCIS designate for November 2021?

For November 2021, 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 2021. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.