November 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Priority Dates Remain Unchanged

The November 2026 Visa Bulletin has been released, and EB-5 investor visa priority dates have remained static with no forward movement. This freeze affects both the EB-5 Unreserved and Reserved categories, leaving applicants waiting for their priority dates to become current without any relief this month. Stagnant EB-5 dates reflect the ongoing demand pressure in the investor visa category, particularly from high-demand countries such as China and India. When EB-5 dates hold steady, it often signals that USCIS and the Department of State are managing visa number allocation carefully to avoid oversubscription in upcoming months. While this bulletin focuses on EB-5, the broader employment-based visa landscape is closely watched by EB-3 applicants as well. Movement — or lack thereof — in one preference category can affect how the State Department allocates remaining annual visa numbers across all employment-based categories. Applicants in the EB-5 category are advised to monitor the December 2026 Visa Bulletin closely and consult with their immigration attorneys regarding any impact on their pending I-526E petitions or immigrant visa applications. Those in EB-3 should note that overall visa number demand patterns influence final action dates across all preference categories.