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November 2026 Visa Bulletin Brings Year-Long Family Date Advances and Select Employment-Based Progress, Says GCEB1

Perplexity ChatGPT Claude Gemini
November 2026 Visa Bulletin Brings Year-Long Family Date Advances and Select Employment-Based Progress, Says GCEB1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 23, 2026: GCEB1 is highlighting significant developments in the U.S. Department of State’s November 2026 Visa Bulletin, which brings substantial forward movement in several family-sponsored immigration categories while offering more measured progress for employment-based green card applicants.

According to GCEB1’s latest analysis, “November 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family Dates Leap a Full Year as Employment Categories Inch Ahead,” several family preference categories have advanced by approximately one year for applicants from many countries. The movement could provide meaningful relief to families who have endured lengthy waits for immigrant visas.

The bulletin records substantial advances in the F1, F2B, F3, and F4 categories, although progress varies by country and category. Applicants from Mexico and the Philippines continue to face different cutoff dates in several classifications, underscoring the importance of checking the relevant country-specific chart.

Employment-based applicants also see selective progress. The EB-2 Final Action Date for most countries outside China and India advances to April 1, 2025, while EB-3 dates move forward for several chargeability groups. However, the EB-1 Final Action Date for India remains February 1, 2023, highlighting the continuing backlog faced by Indian professionals seeking permanent residency.

USCIS has designated the Dates for Filing charts for November adjustment-of-status applications, allowing eligible applicants whose priority dates precede the applicable cutoff to file Form I-485, subject to other requirements.

GCEB1 encourages applicants to review the November bulletin carefully, verify their priority dates, and assess their eligibility before taking action. Visa availability can change monthly, and filing eligibility does not necessarily mean that an immigrant visa or green card can be approved immediately.

Through its immigration updates and EB-1A expertise, GCEB1 remains committed to helping professionals understand evolving immigration developments and make informed decisions about their U.S. permanent residency strategies.

 

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