The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the November 2025 Visa Bulletin, showing no changes from October across all employment-based categories. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it will continue to use the Dates for Filing chart (Chart B) for both family-based and employment-based Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications this month.

Each Visa Bulletin includes two key charts:

• Final Action Dates (Chart A): Indicates when a visa number is available and a green card can be issued.
• Dates for Filing (Chart B): Shows when applicants may submit Form I-485 or begin consular processing, even if a visa number is not yet available.

Employment-Based Highlights – November 2025

Final Action Dates (Chart A):

• EB-1: China – Dec 22, 2022 | India – Feb 15, 2022 | Others – Current
• EB-2: China – Apr 1, 2021 | India – Apr 1, 2013 | Others – Dec 1, 2023
• EB-3 (Skilled/Professional): China – Mar 1, 2021 | India – Aug 22, 2013 | Others – Apr 1, 2023
• EB-5 (Unreserved): China – Dec 8, 2015 | India – Feb 1, 2021 | Others – Current
• EB-5 Set-Asides: Current for all

Dates for Filing (Chart B):

• EB-1: China – May 15, 2023 | India – Apr 15, 2023 | Others – Current
• EB-2: China – Dec 1, 2021 | India – Dec 1, 2013 | Others – Jul 15, 2024
• EB-3: China – Jan 1, 2022 | India – Aug 15, 2014 | Others – Jul 1, 2023
• EB-5 (Unreserved): China – Jul 1, 2016 | India – Apr 1, 2022 | Others – Current

Since USCIS is using Chart B, applicants with priority dates earlier than the Dates for Filing cutoffs may file Form I-485 this month, even if their Final Action Date is not yet current.

There is no forward movement in any employment-based category, with continuing backlogs for India and China in EB-2 and EB-3. However, EB-5 Set-Aside categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) remain Current, allowing eligible investors to file immediately.

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Visa Bulletin For November 2025

Adjustment of Status Filing Charts from the Visa Bulletin | USCIS