The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the November 2024 Visa Bulletin, which shows minimal updates for both employment-based and family-based visa categories.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the November 2024 Visa Bulletin, which shows minimal updates for both employment-based and family-based visa categories. While employment-based categories remain unchanged, family-based preferences show slight progress.
In employment-based categories, both the "Final Action Dates" and "Dates for Filing" remain the same as in the October bulletin, extending waiting times for applicants. Despite prior advancements in the EB-5 category, this month’s bulletin signals a halt for employment-based applicants, affecting those seeking permanent residency.
For family-based applicants, some preferences saw limited movement, with the most noticeable changes in categories for the Philippines. The “Dates for Filing” determine when applicants may submit their applications, while “Final Action Dates” indicate when applications may be approved, leading to permanent residency.
Key Points of the November 2024 U.S. Visa Bulletin:
Employment-Based Preferences: Categories such as EB-1 and EB-2 remain frozen with no changes for India, China, Mexico, or the Philippines. EB-5, which covers employment creation visas, also maintains prior dates.
Family-Based Preferences: Minor advances were made in some family-based categories, with the Philippines showing the most movement. However, most dates for India, China, and Mexico remained static.
Employment-Based Final Action Dates Summary
Category
India
China
Mexico
Philippines
EB-1
Feb 1, 2022
Nov 8, 2022
C
C
EB-2
Jul 15, 2012
Mar 22, 2020
Mar 15, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
EB-3
Nov 1, 2012
Apr 1, 2020
Nov 15, 2022
Nov 15, 2022
Family-Based Final Action Dates Summary
Category
India
China
Mexico
Philippines
F1
Oct 22, 2015
Oct 22, 2015
Nov 22, 2004
Mar 1, 2012
F2A
Jan 1, 2022
Jan 1, 2022
Apr 15, 2021
Jan 1, 2022
F3
Apr 15, 2010
Apr 15, 2010
Oct 22, 2000
Sep 8, 2002
As applicants navigate the evolving U.S. immigration landscape, understanding priority dates and changes in visa bulletin updates remains critical for planning their immigration journeys.
