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November 2025 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State released the November 2025 Visa Bulletin for Fiscal Year 2026.

USCIS Filing Guidance  

USCIS has confirmed that for November 2025:  

  • Employment-based applicants must use the Dates for Filing chart from the November 2025 Visa Bulletin. 

This chart determines whether individuals are eligible to submit Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) based on their priority date. 

Employment-Based Dates for Filing 

Category All Others China India Notes
EB-1 Current Dec 22, 2022 Feb 15, 2022 All dates remain unchanged
EB-2 Dec 1, 2023 Apr 1, 2021 Apr 1, 2013 All dates remain unchanged
EB-3 Prof/Skilled Apr 1, 2023 Mar 1, 2021 Aug 22, 2013 All dates remain unchanged
EB-5 Unreserved Current Dec 8, 2015 Feb 1, 2021 All dates remain unchanged
EB-5 Set-Asides (All) Current Current Current All categories remain current

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