Visa Bulletin For November 2026
Summary: The November 2026 Visa Bulletin provides the final action dates and dates for filing for family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa applicants, outlining priority date cutoffs for various chargeability areas.
This document, issued by the U.S. Department of State, details the availability of immigrant visa numbers for November 2026. It provides two sets of charts: 'Final Action Dates,' which determine when immigrant visas may be issued, and 'Dates for Filing Applications,' which indicate when applicants may submit documentation to the National Visa Center. The bulletin covers family-sponsored preferences (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4) and employment-based preferences (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th), including specific cutoffs for oversubscribed countries such as China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines. It also includes information on special immigrant visas and relevant legislative updates.
Document outline
1. Introduction and Procedures for Determining Dates 2. Statutory Limits and Per-Country Limits 3. Family-Sponsored Preference Classes 4. Final Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Preference 5. Dates for Filing Family-Sponsored Visa Applications 6. Employment-Based Preference Classes 7. Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Preference 8. Dates for Filing Employment-Based Visa Applications 9. U.S. Government Employee Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs)