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.
Employment-Based Preferences: Final Action Dates
EB-1: Priority Workers
- India: Remains February 15, 2022
- China: Remains November 8, 2022
- All Others: Current
EB-2: Advanced Degrees / Exceptional Ability
- India: Unchanged at January 1, 2013
- China: Unchanged at December 1, 2020
- All Others: Remains at October 15, 2023
EB-3: Skilled Workers & Professionals
- India: Remains at April 15, 2013
- China: Unchanged at November 22, 2020
- All Others: No movement (February 8, 2023)
EB-3 Other Workers
- India: Still at April 15, 2013
- China: Unchanged at April 1, 2017
- All Others: Remains at June 22, 2021
EB-4 & Religious Workers
- All Countries: Still “Unavailable”
EB-5: Unreserved
- India: Unchanged at May 1, 2019
- China: Still at January 22, 2014
- All Others: Remain Current
- EB-5 Set-Asides
- All Categories: Remain Current for all chargeability areas
Family-Based Preferences: Final Action Dates
F1 (Unmarried Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens)
- India/China/Other Countries: Remain at June 8, 2016
- Mexico: Still April 22, 2005
- Philippines: Still July 15, 2012
F2A (Spouses/Children of LPRs)
- All Countries: Remain at January 1, 2022
- Mexico (exempt cases): Still at May 15, 2021
F2B (Unmarried Sons/Daughters of LPRs)
- India/China/Other Countries: Unchanged at September 22, 2016
- Mexico: Still January 1, 2006
- Philippines: Still February 8, 2012
F3 (Married Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens)
- All Countries: Unchanged
F4 (Siblings of U.S. Citizens)
- India: Still June 15, 2006
- Mexico: March 15, 2001
- Philippines: June 1, 2005
- Others: Remain at January 1, 2008
Key Takeaways
- Stagnation in EB-2 and EB-3 for India and China continues, emphasizing long wait times.
- EB-4 and religious worker categories remain unavailable.
- No movement in EB-5 for India or China, though set-aside categories remain favorable.
- Family-based categories largely stable with no forward movement.
Need Help Navigating the Changes?
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