November 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Category Unchanged — Key Updates for Indian Green Card Applicants

The U.S. Department of State has released the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, with the EB-2 employment-based preference category remaining unchanged for Indian-born applicants. This stability in the EB-2 cut-off dates signals continued high demand from India, where the backlog remains among the longest of any country of chargeability. For Indian nationals in the EB-2 category, an unchanged bulletin means priority dates have not advanced, effectively pausing new adjustment of status filings or consular processing for those whose priority dates fall outside the current cut-off. Applicants are advised to monitor USCIS's Visa Availability Indicator and the 'Dates for Filing' chart closely each month. While the EB-2 category holds steady, EB-3 skilled worker and professional applicants from India continue to track separate priority date movements. The relationship between EB-2 and EB-3 cut-off dates can sometimes incentivize 'downgrade' strategies, where EB-2 applicants port their petition to EB-3 if that category shows more favorable movement. Applicants with approved I-140 petitions should consult with their immigration attorneys to assess whether any category movement in November 2026 affects their filing eligibility or timeline. Priority date predictions for December 2026 will depend on USCIS's usage of available visa numbers in the current month. The November 2026 Visa Bulletin serves as a critical planning tool for the thousands of Indian nationals navigating multi-year employment-based green card backlogs. Staying current with monthly bulletins remains essential for timely action when priority dates finally become current.