U.S. Visa Bulletin: November 2025 Priority Dates
Key cutoff dates for family- and employment-based green cards, plus DV-2026 lottery updates.
Nahda Office reviewed the November 2025 Visa Bulletin to highlight the dates that matter most for families and professionals applying from Jordan and the region. Use the summary below to plan document collection, interview readiness, and filing strategy.
Quick Highlights
- 1F1 stays at 08NOV16 for most countries, while Mexico (22NOV05) and the Philippines (22JAN13) remain heavily backlogged.
- 2F2A remains 01FEB24 worldwide; Mexico continues to face the earlier 01FEB23 cut-off under the country cap.
- 3EB-1 stays current for all countries except China (22DEC22) and India (15FEB22).
- 4EB-2 holds at 01DEC23 worldwide, with China at 01APR21 and India at 01APR13. EB-3 remains 01APR23 worldwide but only 22AUG13 for India.
A. Final Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Preference Cases
These cut-off dates determine when immigrant visas may be issued or green cards approved. Applicants must have a priority date earlier than the date listed for their category and chargeability area.
| Category | All Chargeability | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 08NOV16 | 08NOV16 | 08NOV16 | 22NOV05 | 22JAN13 |
| F2A | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB23 | 01FEB24 |
| F2B | 01DEC16 | 01DEC16 | 01DEC16 | 15DEC07 | 01OCT12 |
| F3 | 08SEP11 | 08SEP11 | 08SEP11 | 01MAY01 | 22SEP04 |
| F4 | 08JAN08 | 08JAN08 | 01NOV06 | 08APR01 | 22MAR06 |
F2A continues to benefit from near-current availability worldwide; only Mexico remains capped at 01FEB23.
B. Dates for Filing Family-Sponsored Visa Applications
USCIS will announce whether applicants inside the United States may use the Dates for Filing chart. Always confirm on the USCIS Visa Bulletin page before submitting an adjustment of status package.
| Category | All Chargeability | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01MAR07 | 22APR15 |
| F2A | 22OCT25 | 22OCT25 | 22OCT25 | 22OCT25 | 22OCT25 |
| F2B | 08MAR17 | 08MAR17 | 08MAR17 | 15MAY09 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 01JUL01 | 01NOV05 |
| F4 | 01MAR09 | 01MAR09 | 15DEC06 | 30APR01 | 01JAN08 |
A. Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Preference Cases
Cut-off dates for employment categories continue to favor worldwide applicants, while India and China remain the most backlogged.
| Category | All Chargeability | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | C | 22DEC22 | 15FEB22 | C | C |
| EB-2 | 01DEC23 | 01APR21 | 01APR13 | 01DEC23 | 01DEC23 |
| EB-3 | 01APR23 | 01MAR21 | 22AUG13 | 01APR23 | 01APR23 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 15JUL21 | 01DEC17 | 22AUG13 | 15JUL21 | 15JUL21 |
| EB-4 | 01JUL20 | 01JUL20 | 01JUL20 | 01JUL20 | 01JUL20 |
| EB-4 Certain Religious Workers | U | U | U | U | U |
| EB-5 Unreserved | C | 08DEC15 | 01FEB21 | C | C |
| EB-5 Rural (20%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 High Unemployment (10%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 Infrastructure (2%) | C | C | C | C | C |
Certain Religious Worker numbers (SR) stay unavailable pending program reauthorization.
B. Dates for Filing of Employment-Based Visa Applications
USCIS will announce whether applicants inside the United States may use the Dates for Filing chart. Always confirm on the USCIS Visa Bulletin page before submitting an adjustment of status package.
| Category | All Chargeability | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | C | 15MAY23 | 15APR23 | C | C |
| EB-2 | 15JUL24 | 01DEC21 | 01DEC13 | 15JUL24 | 15JUL24 |
| EB-3 | 01JUL23 | 01JAN22 | 15AUG14 | 01JUL23 | 01JUL23 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 01DEC21 | 01OCT18 | 15AUG14 | 01DEC21 | 01DEC21 |
| EB-4 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 |
| EB-4 Certain Religious Workers | U | U | U | U | U |
| EB-5 Unreserved | C | 01JUL16 | 01APR22 | C | C |
| EB-5 Rural (20%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 High Unemployment (10%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 Infrastructure (2%) | C | C | C | C | C |
DV-2026 Lottery Rank Cut-Offs
The November bulletin confirms the highest rank numbers that can receive interview scheduling this month.
- 1Africa: 17,500 (Algeria 14,500; Egypt 16,000)
- 2Asia: 10,000 (Nepal 6,000)
- 3Europe: 7,750
- 4North America (Bahamas): 20
- 5Oceania: 1,100
- 6South America & the Caribbean: 1,850
DV-2026 visas must be issued before 30 September 2026; numbers can run out earlier.
How Nahda Office Can Support You
Our immigration team monitors every Visa Bulletin to keep Jordan-based families and professionals on track.
Share your priority date and category with us so we can confirm eligibility, prepare the NVC or USCIS filing, and organize supporting documents in advance.
What We Handle
- Document review and translation that match U.S. consular standards.
- NVC, CEAC, and DS-260 preparation with bilingual support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I can use the Dates for Filing chart?
Check the monthly USCIS update at uscis.gov/visabulletininfo. If USCIS confirms the Dates for Filing chart, you may submit an adjustment of status even if the Final Action Date is not current.
What happens once my priority date is earlier than the Final Action Date?
You become eligible for final visa issuance or green card approval. Nahda Office can help you assemble the civil documents, financial evidence, and medical forms required by NVC or USCIS.
Can Nahda Office help if my case is at the National Visa Center?
Yes. We prepare DS-260 submissions, upload civil documents, respond to NVC checklists, and schedule your interview once an appointment opens.
Official Source
Review the full November 2025 Visa Bulletin on the U.S. Department of State website.
Open the official bulletin