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Visa Bulletin for November 2022

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

All priority date cutoffs in the November 2022 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from October 2022: 5 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F1 Mexico (+8.0 months), EB-3 Other Workers China (+3.0 months), F2B Mexico (+2.0 months).

USCIS filing chart for November 2022 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)

Source: USCIS, November 2022 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-2Apr 1, 2012Jun 8, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Apr 1, 2012Jun 15, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersApr 1, 2012Dec 1, 2012+3.0 mowas Sep 1, 2012Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020
EB-4CurrentCurrentSep 15, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB-5Nov 8, 2019Mar 22, 2015CurrentCurrentCurrent

Employment-based: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
EB-1CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-2May 1, 2012Jul 8, 2019CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3Jul 1, 2012Jul 15, 2018CurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-3 Other WorkersJul 1, 2012Nov 1, 2015Sep 8, 2022Sep 8, 2022Sep 8, 2022
EB-4CurrentCurrentOct 15, 2020CurrentCurrent
EB-5Dec 8, 2019Jan 1, 2016CurrentCurrentCurrent

Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Dec 1, 2014Dec 1, 2014Nov 15, 2000+8.0 mowas Mar 15, 2000Mar 1, 2012Dec 1, 2014
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BSep 22, 2015Sep 22, 2015Jun 1, 2001+2.0 mowas Apr 1, 2001Oct 22, 2011Sep 22, 2015
F3Nov 22, 2008Nov 22, 2008Nov 15, 1997+1.0 mowas Oct 15, 1997Jun 8, 2002Nov 22, 2008
F4Sep 15, 2005Mar 22, 2007Aug 1, 2000+2.0 mowas Jun 1, 2000Aug 22, 2002Mar 22, 2007

Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing

CategoryIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippinesAll other countries
F1Aug 8, 2016Aug 8, 2016Dec 1, 2002+12.0 mowas Dec 1, 2001Apr 22, 2015Aug 8, 2016
F2ACurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2002+4.8 mowas Aug 8, 2001Oct 1, 2013Jan 1, 2017
F3Nov 8, 2009Nov 8, 2009Jun 15, 2001+2.0 mowas Apr 15, 2001Nov 8, 2003Nov 8, 2009
F4Feb 22, 2006Dec 15, 2007Apr 1, 2001+0.6 mowas Mar 15, 2001Apr 22, 2004Dec 15, 2007

FAQ

Which categories advanced in the November 2022 Visa Bulletin?

Compared with October 2022, 5 final action dates moved forward: EB-3 Other Workers China (Sep 1, 2012 to Dec 1, 2012), F1 Mexico (Mar 15, 2000 to Nov 15, 2000), F2B Mexico (Apr 1, 2001 to Jun 1, 2001), F3 Mexico (Oct 15, 1997 to Nov 15, 1997), F4 Mexico (Jun 1, 2000 to Aug 1, 2000).

Did any category retrogress in November 2022?

No. No final action date moved back compared with October 2022.

Which chart did USCIS designate for November 2022?

For November 2022, 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 2022. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.