Visa Bulletin November 2026: Indian Green Card Applicants' EB-3 Cut-Off Date Update

The November 2026 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State, bringing notable updates to cut-off dates that directly affect Indian nationals in the EB-3 employment-based immigration category. For Indian applicants, who face some of the longest backlogs due to per-country limits, even modest advancements in priority dates represent meaningful progress toward permanent residency. Cut-off dates in the Visa Bulletin determine which applicants are eligible to move forward with their immigrant visa or green card application in a given month. Indian EB-3 applicants must have a priority date earlier than the published final action date to proceed. The November bulletin's figures reflect current demand trends and USCIS adjudication capacity. For EB-3 specifically — which covers skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled (other) workers — Indian nationals continue to experience multi-year wait times due to the high volume of applicants and the 7% per-country annual cap. Monitoring monthly bulletin changes is essential for applicants and their employers to plan next steps. Applicants are advised to compare their priority date against both the 'Final Action Dates' and 'Dates for Filing' charts, as USCIS may allow filing under the more favorable of the two. Consulting with an immigration attorney before taking action based on the bulletin is strongly recommended.