The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the November 2025 Visa Bulletin. This month’s bulletin shows mostly stable movement with a few notable advances in Family-Based categories and no retrogressions across Employment-Based categories.

Below is a detailed comparison of the October 2025 and November 2025 Visa Bulletin, highlighting precise day and month movements for each category.

Family-Sponsored Preferences

Final Action Dates (FAD) — October to November

CategoryAll CountriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhillipinesMovement Notes
F108 Nov 2016 → 08 Nov 201608 Nov 2016 → 08 Nov 201608 Nov 2016 → 08 Nov 201622 Nov 2005 → 22 Nov 200522 Jan 2013 → 22 Jan 2013No change
F2A01 Feb 2024 → 01 Feb 202401 Feb 2024 → 01 Feb 202401 Feb 2024 → 01 Feb 202401 Feb 2023 → 01 Feb 202301 Feb 2024 → 01 Feb 2024No change
F2B22 Nov 2016 → 01 Dec 201622 Nov 2016 → 01 Dec 201622 Nov 2016 → 01 Dec 201615 Dec 2007 → 15 Dec 200701 Oct 2012 → 01 Oct 2012Advanced 9 days (most categories); no change for Mexico/Philippines
F308 Sep 2011 → 08 Sep 201108 Sep 2011 → 08 Sep 201108 Sep 2011 → 08 Sep 201115 Apr 2001 → 01 May 200122 Sep 2004 → 22 Sep 2004Advanced 16 days for Mexico; others unchanged
F408 Jan 2008 → 08 Jan 200808 Jan 2008 → 08 Jan 200801 Nov 2006 → 01 Nov 200608 Apr 2001 → 08 Apr 200122 Mar 2006 → 22 Mar 2006No change

Dates for Filing (DFF) — October to November

CategoryAll CountriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhillipinesMovement Notes
F101 Sep 2017 → 01 Sep 201701 Sep 2017 → 01 Sep 201701 Sep 2017 → 01 Sep 201708 Oct 2006 → 01 Mar 200722 Apr 2015 → 22 Apr 2015Advanced ~4 months 23 days for Mexico; others unchanged
F2A22 Sep 2025 → 22 Oct 202522 Sep 2025 → 22 Oct 202522 Sep 2025 → 22 Oct 202522 Sep 2025 → 22 Oct 202522 Sep 2025 → 22 Oct 2025Advanced 1 month for all countries
F2B01 Jan 2017 → 08 Mar 201701 Jan 2017 → 08 Mar 201701 Jan 2017 → 08 Mar 201715 Dec 2008 → 15 May 200901 Oct 2013 → 01 Oct 2013Advanced ~2 months 7 days for most; ~5 months for Mexico
F322 Jul 2012 → 22 Jul 201222 Jul 2012 → 22 Jul 201222 Jul 2012 → 22 Jul 201215 Jun 2001 → 01 Jul 200101 Aug 2005 → 01 Nov 2005Advanced ~15 days for Mexico; ~3 months for Philippines
F401 Mar 2009 → 01 Mar 200901 Mar 2009 → 01 Mar 200915 Dec 2006 → 15 Dec 200630 Apr 2001 → 30 Apr 200101 Jan 2008 → 01 Jan 2008No change

Employment-Based Preferences

Final Action Dates (FAD) — October to November

CategoryAll Other CountriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhillipinesMovement Notes
EB-1C → C22 Dec 2022 → 22 Dec 202215 Feb 2022 → 15 Feb 2022C → CC → CNo change
EB-201 Dec 2023 → 01 Dec 202301 Apr 2021 → 01 Apr 202101 Apr 2013 → 01 Apr 201301 Dec 2023 → 01 Dec 202301 Dec 2023 → 01 Dec 2023No change
EB-301 Apr 2023 → 01 Apr 202301 Mar 2021 → 01 Mar 202122 Aug 2013 → 22 Aug 201301 Apr 2023 → 01 Apr 202301 Apr 2023 → 01 Apr 2023No change
Other Workers01 Dec 2021 → 01 Dec 202101 Oct 2018 → 01 Oct 201815 Aug 2014 → 15 Aug 201401 Dec 2021 → 01 Dec 202101 Dec 2021 → 01 Dec 2021No change
EB-415 Feb 2021 → 15 Feb 202115 Feb 2021 → 15 Feb 202115 Feb 2021 → 15 Feb 202115 Feb 2021 → 15 Feb 202115 Feb 2021 → 15 Feb 2021No change
EB-5 ( Unreserved)C → C08 Dec 2015 → 08 Dec 201501 Feb 2021 → 01 Feb 2021C → CC → CNo change

Dates for Filing (DFF) — October to November

CategoryAll Other CountriesChinaIndiaMexicoPhillipinesMovement Notes
EB-1C → C15 May 2023 → 15 May 202315 Apr 2023 → 15 Apr 2023C → CC → CNo change
EB-215 Jul 2024 → 15 Jul 202401 Dec 2021 → 01 Dec 202101 Dec 2013 → 01 Dec 201315 Jul 2024 → 15 Jul 202415 Jul 2024 → 15 Jul 2024No change
EB-301 Jul 2023 → 01 Jul 202301 Jan 2022 → 01 Jan 202215 Aug 2014 → 15 Aug 201401 Jul 2023 → 01 Jul 202301 Jul 2023 → 01 Jul 2023No change
Other Workers01 Dec 2021 → 01 Dec 202101 Oct 2018 → 01 Oct 201815 Aug 2014 → 15 Aug 201401 Dec 2021 → 01 Dec 202101 Dec 2021 → 01 Dec 2021No change
EB-4U → UU → UU → UU → UU → UNo change
EB-5 ( Unreserved)C → C01 Jul 2016 → 01 Jul 201601 Apr 2022 → 01 Apr 2022C → CC → CNo change

Summary of Movement

  • Advancements:
    • Family Based Cases (Dates for Filing):  Mexico F1 (+ ~4 months 23 days), F2A (+ 1 month globally), F2B (+ ~2 months most; + ~5 months Mexico), F3 (+ ~15 days Mexico; + ~3 months Philippines).
    • Family Based Cases (Final Action Dates): Minor advances in F2B (+ 9 days most) and F3 (+ 16 days Mexico).
  • No Change:
    • All Employment-Based categories remain static across both charts.
  • Retrogression:
    • None observed in November.

Predictions & Outlook

  • Family-Based:
    Continued forward momentum is expected for F2A and F2B, especially as FY2026 visa numbers start fresh. Mexico and the Philippines may see gradual monthly progress through early 2026 if demand remains steady.
    F1 and F4 are expected to hold steady for the next 1–2 months, barring unexpected demand surges.
  • Employment-Based:
    The EB categories remain flat in both charts. However, EB-2 and EB-3 India are projected to move slightly forward — possibly by early 2026, depending on visa number availability and demand monitoring by DOS.
    No new retrogressions are anticipated through the end of the calendar year, reflecting a period of controlled stability.

Conclusion

The November 2025 Visa Bulletin signals a stable month overall, with no backward movement and selective advancement in Family-Based categories. Employment-Based preferences remain unchanged, indicating consistent visa demand management by the Department of State.

Applicants in Family-Based categories (especially Mexico and Philippines) can remain optimistic, while Employment-Based applicants should continue monitoring future bulletins for potential movement early next year.

Published On: October 16th, 2025 / Categories: Green Card updates and details, News & Updates, US Visa Bulletin News /

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