Visa Bulletin
November 2026
Monthly cut-off dates for family and employment preference categories.
The November bulletin is coming soon
We'll add it here as soon as it's out.
About the Visa Bulletin
What is a priority date?
The date that holds your place in line for a green card with a yearly limit. For most family cases it is the date USCIS received the I-130. For most employment cases it is the date the labor certification was filed, or the I-140 if none was needed. It is printed on your I-797 notice.
What is the difference between Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing?
Final Action Dates say when a green card can be issued. Dates for Filing are earlier and say when you may submit your application. Each month USCIS says which of the two charts it accepts for adjustment of status inside the US.
What do C and U mean in the chart?
C means current: there is no wait in that category this month, so any priority date qualifies. U means unavailable: no visas can be issued in that category this month.
Can a date move backward?
Yes. When demand is higher than the visas left for the year, the State Department can move a cutoff date back. This is called retrogression, and it is most common near the end of the fiscal year, which ends on September 30.