USCIS Releases June 2025 Visa Bulletin With Key Updates

1. USCIS Releases June 2025 Visa Bulletin With Key Updates Each month, USCIS announces which applicants living in the US should file their adjustment of status applications using either the “Final Action Dates” chart or the “Dates for Filing” chart. For June 2025: • Family-based applicants must use the “Dates for Filing” chart. • Employment-based applicants should follow the “Final Action Dates” chart. Both charts are available on the US Department of State’s website. If you're tracking your green card status, the visa bulletin gives a better sense of expected wait times and can help you decide whether it’s time to consult a family immigration lawyer in New York. Quick summary of family-based categories Most family-based green card categories saw no movement in June 2025. The exception was F-4 for siblings of U.S. citizens from India, which advanced by two months. All other categories remained unchanged. F2A Final Action Dates — June 2025 This category covers spouses and unmarried children of U.S. green card holders. The June 2025 Final Action Dates are shown below: Country Final Action Date All chargeability areas except those listed China (mainland born) 01 JAN 2022 India 01 JAN 2022 Mexico 15 MAY 2021 Philippines 01 JAN 2022 Important notes on eligibility: • Applicants exempt from the per-country limit can be approved if their priority date is before 15 May 2021, regardless of country. • Applicants subject to the per-country limit (all except Mexico) qualify if their date falls between 15 May 2021 and 1 January 2022. • For Mexico, all F2A cases are currently exempt from the per-country limit. Dates for Filing — Family-sponsored visas 01 JAN 2022

2. These dates indicate when you may begin submitting required documents to the National Visa Center (NVC). If your priority date is earlier, and you’ve received a request from NVC, you can file your paperwork. All Chargeability (Mainland) F1 01 SEP 2017 01 SEP 2017 01 SEP 2017 F2A 01 FEB 2025 01 FEB 2025 01 FEB 2025 F2B 01 JAN 2017 01 JAN 2017 01 JAN 2017 F3 22 JUL 2012 22 JUL 2012 22 JUL 2012 F4 01 JUN 2008 01 JUN 2008 01 DEC 2006 Employment-based categories: Who saw progress? The EB-2 category showed the most movement in June, advancing by nearly four months for: • Mexico • The Philippines • All chargeability areas except those listed Other employment-based categories: • EB-3 and EB-3 Other Workers saw smaller advances. • EB-1 and EB-5 remained unchanged. • EB-4 hit its annual cap and will not reopen until the next fiscal year begins. Need legal help? If you’re unsure how the June bulletin affects your case, Berd & Klauss, PLLC can help. Theirfamily immigration lawyer in New York will guide you through your options whether you’re applying for a green card or managing delays. Call 212-461-7152 or email info@berdklauss.com to book your consultation. China Category India Mexico Philippines 01 APR 2006 01 FEB 2025 01 APR 2007 15 JUN 2001 30 APR 2001 22 APR 2015 01 FEB 2025 01 OCT 2013 22 SEP 2004 01 JAN 2008