Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has published its monthly Visa Bulletin for July 2025, outlining critical updates for green card applicants awaiting their priority dates. The bulletin determines whether individuals can proceed with their applications based on “Final Action Dates” or “Dates for Filing.”
Key Changes in July 2025
Family-based applicants must use the “Dates for Filing” chart.
Employment-based applicants must follow the “Final Action Dates” chart.
Most categories saw movement, with two exceptions:
EB-4 (Special Immigrants): Unavailable for the remainder of the fiscal year due to annual limits.
EB-5 (Investor Visas): No change from the previous month.
Notable advancements include:
F-2B (Unmarried Adult Children of Permanent Residents, Mexico): Priority dates jumped forward by 1 year.
EB-3 (Skilled Workers, Mexico & All Other Areas): Cut-off dates advanced by nearly 2 months.
Understanding the Visa Bulletin
The bulletin provides two key date categories:
Dates for Filing
If your priority date is earlier than the listed cut-off, you may proceed with the next steps (either filing for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa).
If your date matches the cut-off, you are not yet eligible to move forward.
Final Action Dates
These indicate when USCIS or consulates are expected to approve applications in a given category.
The gap between “Filing” and “Final Action” dates reflects estimated processing times.
Next Steps for Eligible Applicants
If your priority date is current, you can:
File for Adjustment of Status (if already in the U.S.).
Apply for an Immigrant Visa (if residing abroad).
For full details, applicants should review the official Visa Bulletin tables on the State Department’s website.
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