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Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the November Visa Bulletin.
In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month.
USCIS Adjustment of Status
For employment-based and family-sponsored preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it will continue to use the Dates for Filing chart to determine filing eligibility for adjustment of status to permanent residence in the month of November.
Highlights of the November 2024 Visa Bulletin
At a Glance
What can we expect to see in the month of November?
Employment-Based Categories
- All employment-based Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing will remain the same in November when compared to the October Visa Bulletin
Family-Sponsored Categories
Final Action
- F1 Mexico will advance by 1 year and 10 months to November 22, 2004
- F2A Mexico will advance by 1.2 months to April 15, 2021
- F2A All other countries will advance by 1.3 months to January 1, 2022
- F2B Mexico will advance by 5.5 months to July 1, 2005
- F3 Mexico will advance by 2 months to October 22, 2000
- F3 Except for the Philippines All other countries will advance by 2 weeks to April 15, 2010
- F4 Mexico will advance by 1 week to March 1, 2001
- F4 India will advance by 1 week to March 8, 2006
Dates for Filing
- F2B Mexico will advance by 11 months to July 1, 2006
- F3 Except for Mexico and the Philippines All other countries will advance by almost 10 months to April 22, 2012
- F4 Philippines will advance by almost 12 months to July 22, 2007
- F4 India will advance by 1.5 months to August 1, 2006
Now let’s dive into our analysis of the November 2024 Visa bulletin.
Employment-Based Categories
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
According to the Department of State’s November 2024 Visa Bulletin, the following Final Action cutoff dates will apply for employment-based categories in the month of November.
- No change from previous month
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India will remain at February 1, 2022
- EB-1 China will remain at November 8, 2022
- EB-1 All other countries will remain current
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability
- EB-2 India will remain at July 15, 2012
- EB-2 China will remin at March 22, 2020
- EB-2 All other countries will remain at March 15, 2023
EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers
- EB-3 India will remain at November 1, 2012
- EB-3 China will remain at April 1, 2020
- EB-3 All other countries will remain at November 15, 2022
EB-3 Other Workers
- EB-3 India will remain at November 1, 2012
- EB-3 China will remain at January 1, 2017
- EB-3 Philippines will remain at December 1, 2020
- EB-3 All other countries will remain at December 1, 2020
EB-4 Religious Workers
- EB-4 All countries will remain at January 1, 2021
EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- India will remain at 1, 2022
- China will remain at July 15, 2016
- All other countries will remain current
EB-5 Set-Aside Categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will also remain current
| Employment- based |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 08NOV22 | 01FEB22 | C | C |
| 2nd | 15MAR23 | 22MAR20 | 15JUL12 | 15MAR23 | 15MAR23 |
| 3rd | 15NOV22 | 01APR20 | 01NOV12 | 15NOV22 | 15NOV22 |
| Other Workers | 01DEC20 | 01JAN17 | 01NOV12 | 01DEC20 | 01DEC20 |
| 4th | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 |
| Certain Religious Workers | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 | 01JAN21 |
| 5th Unreserved (including C5, T5, I5, R5) |
C | 15JUL16 | 01JAN22 | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: Rural (20%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: High Unemployment (10%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: Infrastructure (2%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
DATES FOR FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
According to the Department of State’s November 2024 Visa Bulletin, the Dates for Filing cutoff dates will apply for adjustment of status applications filed with USCIS in November:
- No change from previous month
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India will remain at April 15, 2022
- EB-1 China will remain at January 1, 2023
- EB-1 All other countries will remain current
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability
- EB-2 India will remain at January 1, 2013
- EB-2 China will remain at October 1, 2020
- EB-2 All other countries will remain at August 1, 2023
EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers
- EB-3 India will advance by 7.2 months to June 8, 2013
- EB-3 China will retrogress by 7.5 months to November 15, 2020
- EB-3 All other countries will advance by 1.9 months to March 1, 2023
EB-3 Other Workers
- EB-3 India will remain at June 8, 2013
- EB-3 China will remain at January 1, 2018
- EB-3 All other countries will remain at May 22, 2021
EB-4 Religious Workers
- EB-4 Religious Workers will remain at February 1, 2021
EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- India will remain at April 1, 2022
- China will remain at October 1, 2016
- All other countries will remain current
EB-5 Set-Aside Categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will also remain current
| Employment- based |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01JAN23 | 15APR22 | C | C |
| 2nd | 01AUG23 | 01OCT20 | 01JAN13 | 01AUG23 | 01AUG23 |
| 3rd | 01MAR23 | 15NOV20 | 08JUN13 | 01MAR23 | 01MAR23 |
| Other Workers | 22MAY21 | 01JAN18 | 08JUN13 | 22MAY21 | 22MAY21 |
| 4th | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 |
| Certain Religious Workers | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 |
| 5th Unreserved (including C5, T5, I5, R5) |
C | 01OCT16 | 01APR22 | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: (Rural – 20%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: (High Unemployment – 10%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| 5th Set Aside: (Infrastructure – 2%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
According to the Department of State’s November 2024 Visa Bulletin, the following Final Action cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored categories in the month of November.
F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F1 Mexico will advance by 1 year and 10 months to November 22, 2004
- F1 Philippines will remain at March 1, 2012
- F1 All other countries will remain at October 22, 2015
F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents
- F2A Mexico will advance by 1.2 months to April 15, 2021
- F2A All other countries will advance by 1.3 months to January 1, 2022
F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 5.5 months to July 1, 2005
- F2B Philippines will remain at October 22, 2011
- F2B All other countries will remain at May 1, 2016
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F3 Mexico will advance by 2 months to October 22, 2000
- F3 Philippines will remain at September 8, 2002
- F3 All other countries will advance by 2 weeks to April 15, 2010
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
- F4 Mexico will advance by 1 week to March 1, 2001
- F4 Philippines will remain at February 1, 2004
- F4 India will advance by 1 week to March 8, 2006
- F4 All other countries will remain at August 1, 2007
The bold represents the advancement of the category.
| Family- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA-mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 22OCT15 | 22OCT15 | 22OCT15 | 22NOV04 | 01MAR12 |
| F2A | 01JAN22 | 01JAN22 | 01JAN22 | 15APR21 | 01JAN22 |
| F2B | 01MAY16 | 01MAY16 | 01MAY16 | 01JUL05 | 22OCT11 |
| F3 | 15APR10 | 15APR10 | 15APR10 | 22OCT00 | 08SEP02 |
| F4 | 01AUG07 | 01AUG07 | 08MAR06 | 01MAR01 | 01FEB04 |
DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
According to the Department of State’s November 2024 Visa Bulletin, the Dates for Filing cutoff dates will apply for adjustment of status applications filed with USCIS in the month of November.
F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F1 Mexico will remain at October 1, 2005
- F1 Philippines will remain at April 22, 2015
- F1 All other countries will remain at September 1, 2017
F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents
- F2A All countries will remain at July 15, 2024
F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 11 months to July 1, 2006
- F2B Philippines will remain at October 1, 2013
- F2B All other countries will remain at January 1, 2017
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens
- F3 Mexico will remain at June 15, 2001
- F3 Philippines will remain at May 8, 2004
- F3 All other countries will advance by almost 10 months to April 22, 2012
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens
- F4 Mexico will remain at April 30, 2001
- F4 Philippines will advance by almost 12 months to July 22, 2007
- F4 India will advance by 1.5 months to August 1, 2006
- F4 All other countries will remain at March 1, 2008
The bold represents the advancement of the category.
| Family- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01OCT05 | 22APR15 |
| F2A | 15JUL24 | 15JUL24 | 15JUL24 | 15JUL24 | 15JUL24 |
| F2B | 01JAN17 | 01JAN17 | 01JAN17 | 01JUL06 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 | 22APR12 | 22APR12 | 22APR12 | 15JUN01 | 08MAY04 |
| F4 | 01MAR08 | 01MAR08 | 01AUG06 | 30APR01 | 22JUL07 |
Conclusion
For all employment-based categories, there will be no movement in the Final Action and Dates for Filing charts during the month of November.
With respect to the family-based categories, major advancements were seen across the board. In the Final Action chart, major advancements include F1 Mexico advancing 1 year and 10 months to November 22, 2004 and F2B Mexico advancing by 5.5 months to July 1, 2005, among others.
In the Dates for Filing chart, major advancements include F2B Mexico advancing by 11 months to July 1, 2006, except for Mexico and the Philippines all other countries in F3 will advance by almost 10 months to April 22, 2012, F4 Philippines will advance by almost 12 months to July 22, 2007, and F4 India will advance by 1.5 months to August 1, 2006
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