Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for June 2025, providing critical updates for green card applicants awaiting their priority dates. The monthly bulletin outlines processing timelines for both family-sponsored and employment-based immigration categories, dictating when applicants can file or finalize their applications.
Key Updates in the June 2025 Visa Bulletin
Family-Sponsored Categories
Most family-based preference categories saw no movement this month, with one exception:
F-4 (Siblings of U.S. Citizens) for India advanced by two months.
Employment-Based Categories
Modest progress was observed in several employment-based categories, while others remained stagnant:
EB-2 (Advanced Degree Professionals) saw the most significant advancements, particularly for applicants from Mexico, the Philippines, and “All Other Chargeability” countries, which moved forward by nearly four months.
EB-3 (Skilled Workers) and EB-3 Other Workers experienced minor forward movement.
EB-1 (Priority Workers) and EB-5 (Investors) saw no changes.
EB-4 (Special Immigrants) has exhausted its annual visa quota and will remain unavailable until the new fiscal year begins in October 2025.
Understanding the Visa Bulletin
The Visa Bulletin serves as a monthly guide for green card applicants, indicating when they can proceed with their cases based on two key dates:
Dates for Filing – Determines when applicants can submit their adjustment of status or consular processing paperwork.
Final Action Dates – Indicates when a visa number is expected to become available for approval.
This month, family-sponsored applicants must refer to the Dates for Filing, while employment-based applicants must follow the Final Action Dates. Both charts are available on the State Department’s website.
Next Steps for Applicants
If a priority date becomes current, applicants have two pathways:
Adjustment of Status (AOS) – For those already residing in the U.S.
Consular Processing – For applicants outside the U.S.
The latest bulletin suggests continued backlogs in most categories, with only incremental progress in a few. Applicants are encouraged to monitor updates monthly and consult immigration attorneys or USCIS for case-specific guidance.
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