The December 2025 Visa Bulletin brings modest advances in several Employment-Based categories, stability across most Family-Based preferences, and welcome news — the extension of the Religious Worker (SR) program through January 30, 2026. Here’s what you need to know.

The November 2025 Visa Bulletin brings another month of largely stable Employment-Based categories and slight movement in some Family-Based preferences. With limited visa number availability early in FY 2026, the Department of State maintains consistency to manage demand, while the EB-4 Religious Worker program remains “Unavailable.” Here’s what you need to know.

The October 2025 Visa Bulletin opens the new fiscal year with some forward movement in Family-Based and Employment-Based categories. While EB-4 remains heavily backlogged and Religious Workers are “Unavailable,” modest advances are seen in EB-2, EB-3, and Family categories. Here’s what you need to know.

The September 2025 Visa Bulletin arrives with minimal movement as the fiscal year comes to an end. Most Employment-Based and Family-Based categories remain unchanged from August, signaling that annual visa limits are near or already reached. Demand remains high, and some categories are already unavailable. Here’s what you need to know.

The August 2025 Visa Bulletin reveals tightening visa availability as fiscal year 2025 nears its end. While India’s and China’s EB-5 Unreserved dates improve, other categories such as EB-2 Rest of World are retrogressing. Increased demand in EB-3 and EW categories may lead to future cutoffs or unavailability. Here’s what you need to know.

The July 2025 Visa Bulletin issued by the U.S. Department of State shows marginal forward movement in several employment and family-based categories. While some categories remain unchanged, slight progression in others—particularly EB-3 for India and family-based F2A—offers cautious optimism for applicants.

The June 2025 Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State reflects marginal shifts across most employment- and family-based categories. While some categories remain stagnant, others—particularly in the EB-3 and EB-5 categories—show notable updates. Below is a breakdown of the key changes from May to June 2025.

The May 2025 Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State presents a mix of progress, stability, and further retrogressions, especially in employment-based visa categories. Below, we break down the most important updates and trends for both family and employment-based applicants.