NOVEMBER VISA BULLETIN UPDATE

The November 2024 visa bulletin has been released by the Department of State and our team at Garvish Immigration Law Group has once again summarized the important changes and noteworthy items. We are a month in since the beginning of the 2025 fiscal year and progress continues to move forward and/or remain consistent.
USCIS determination for this month on which chart to use for determining when to file for adjustment of status for employment categories remains the same from the October 2024 visa bulletin. Applicants in both employment- based preference categories and family-sponsored preference categories will use the Dates for Filing chart.

Employment-based preference categories:
Dates for Filing chart under the employment-based preference category remain consistent from the October 2024 visa bulletin. Final Action Dates chart under the employment-based preference category remain consistent from the October 2024 visa bulletin with the exception of EB4 Certain Religious Workers for all countries. Visas in this category were initially unavailable for the October 2024 visa bulletin. However, applicants in this category can file for adjustment of status if their priority falls on or before January 01, 2021.

Family-sponsored preference categories:
Dates for Filing progress remain consistent from the previous visa bulletin with major progress shown in certain categories. F3 Worldwide, China and India display almost 10 months forward movement from July 01, 2011 to April 22, 2012; F2B Mexico and F4 Philippines display almost one year of progress for
applicants in this category. Final Action Dates charts under the Family-sponsored preference category display progress ranging from 14 days, 1 month, and almost two years of progress (F1 Mexico). Mexico displays progress in all categories. Please click here to see the summary of Mexico’s progress for the November 2024 visa
bulletin under the Final Action Dates Chart.
Whether you’re in the process of applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad or seeking adjustment of status to permanent residence within the United States, staying informed about these updates is crucial. Don’t miss out on the latest developments that may impact your immigration journey. Schedule a consultation with one of our immigration attorneys to begin your journey today.

Here are some highlights from the USCIS Visa Bulletin for October:

Employment-based:

• EB-1: Remains current for most countries.
• EB-1: India: advances 2 months.
• EB-2: All Advances 5 months
• EB-2 India: advances 6 moths
• EB-2 China: advances 4 months

Family-sponsored:

• F1: Mexico advances 6 months.
• F-2A: No change
• F-2B: Mexico advances 11 months.
• F-3: advances 6 months