The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the July 2025 Visa Bulletin, outlining the availability of immigrant visas for family-sponsored and employment-based categories. If you're waiting for an immigrant visa, this bulletin helps determine when you can proceed with your application based on your priority date (the date your petition was filed).
Understanding the Tables on the Visa Bulletin:
The Visa Bulletin has two different charts per visa preference category in the DOS Visa Bulletin. The charts are:
- Table A: Application Final Action Dates (dates when visas may finally be issued);
- This will determine when a visa number is available for issuance based on an applicant’s priority date.
- If a category shows:
- A specific date (e.g., "01JAN25"): Only applicants with a priority date before that date are eligible.
- "C" (Current): Visas are available to all applicants regardless of priority date.
- "U" (Unauthorized): Visas are unavailable for issuance.
- Table B: Dates for Filing Applications (earliest dates when applicants may be able to apply).
- This indicates when applicants can submit documentation.
- Only applicants with a priority date before that date are eligible.
- If the category is “C” (Current), applicants can file immediately.
When USCIS determines there are immigrant visas available for the filing of additional adjustment of status applications, the Dates for Filing Applications chart may be used to determine when to file an adjustment of status application with USCIS. Otherwise, the Application Final Action Dates chart must be used to determine when to file an adjustment of status application with USCIS.
In coordination with the DOS, USCIS monitors visa numbers each month and posts the relevant chart under When to File.
For July 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed the following:
- Family-Sponsored Filings Applicants: All applicants must use the “Dates for Filing” chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for July 2025.
- Employment-Based Preference Filings: All applicants must use the “Final Action Dates” chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for July 2025.
Visa Bulletin Dates:
Family- Sponsored Visa Dates according to Dates for Filing Chart for July 2025:
- F1 (Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens):
- China (mainland born): September 1, 2017
- India: September 1, 2017
- Mexico: June 1, 2006
- Philippines: April 22, 2015
- For all Countries not listed above: September 1, 2017
- F2A (Spouses and Unmarried Children under 21 of Permanent Residents):
- All Countries- March 1, 2025
- F2B (Unmarried Sons and Daughters 21 or older of Permanent Residents):
- - Mexico: April 1, 2008
- - Philippines: October 1, 2013
- - For all Countries not listed: January 1, 2017
- F3 (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens):
- Mexico: June 15, 2001
- Philippines: December 1, 2004
- For all Countries not listed above: July 22, 2012
- F4 (Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens):
- India: December 1, 2006
- Mexico: April 30, 2001
- Philippines: January 1, 2008
- For all Countries not listed above: September 08, 2008
Employment-Based Preference Filings Visa Dates according to “Final Action Dates” Chart for July 2025:
- First Preferences (EB-1):
- China (Mainland Born): November 15, 2022
- India: February 15, 2022
- For all Countries not listed above: Current (numbers are authorized for issuance to all qualified applicants)
- Second Preference (EB-2):
- China (Mainland Born): December 15, 2020
- India- January 1, 2013
- For all Countries not listed above: October 15, 2023
- Third Preference (EB-3):
- China (Mainland Born): December 01, 2020
- India: April 22, 2013
- Philippines: February 08, 2023
- For all Countries not listed above: April 1, 2023
- Other Workers:
- China: May 1, 2017
- India: April 22, 2013
- For all Countries not listed above: July 08, 2021
- Fourth Preference (EB-4) and Certain Religious Workers: Unauthorized (numbers are not authorized for issuance)
- Fifth Preference (EB-5 – Unreserved):
- China (Mainland Born): January 22, 2014
- India: May 1, 2019
- For all Countries not listed: Current
- EB-5 Set Asides: Current
According to the State Department’s July Visa Bulletin, the following updates have been made:
Family- Sponsored Visa Dates according to Dates for Filing Chart:
- F1:
- Mexico will advance 2 months to June 1, 2006
- F2A:
- All countries will advance 1 month to March 1, 2025
- F2B:
- Mexico will advance 12 months to April 1, 2008
- F3:
- Philippines will advance 3 months to December 1, 2004
- F4:
- All countries but India, Mexico & Philippines will advance 3 months to September 08, 2008
Employment-Based Preference Filings Visa Dates according to “Final Action Dates”:
- EB-1:
- China will advance 7 days to November 15, 2022
- EB-2:
- China will advance 14 days to December 15, 2020
- EB-3:
- China will advance 9 days to December 1, 2020
- India will advance 7 days to April 22, 2013
- All other countries will advance 2 months to April 1, 2023
- Other Workers:
- China will advance 1 month to May 1, 2017
- India will advance 7 days to April 22, 2013
- All other countries will advance 16 days to July 8, 2021
If your priority date matches the dates listed in the table for your category, reach out to us for assistance. To stay updated and for full details, refer to the official July 2025 Visa Bulletin USCIS guidelines at www.uscis.gov/visabulletininfo to determine which chart applies for filing your Adjustment of Status (AOS) application.
