November 2026 Visa Bulletin Out: EB Categories Show Progress

The U.S. Department of State has released the November 2026 Visa Bulletin, which covers immigrant visa availability for the month. According to an early community report on Reddit's r/USCIS forum, the bulletin shows positive progress for employment-based (EB) preference categories. The announcement links directly to the official travel.state.gov bulletin page for November 2026. While specific date movements were not detailed in the post, the characterization of "some progress" for EB categories is an encouraging signal for applicants waiting on priority date advancement. For EB-3 applicants — including skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers — any forward movement in the Visa Bulletin can directly affect eligibility to file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) or proceed with consular processing. Applicants are encouraged to compare their priority dates against both the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing charts in the new bulletin. Applicants should verify their specific country of chargeability and preference category against the updated charts. Those with priority dates close to the cutoff dates should consult with their immigration attorney to determine if they can take action this month.