US June visa bulletin 2025: Some relief for Indian green card hopefuls? No ease for EB categories; Details here

The latest US Visa Bulletin for June 2025 has been released, offering updates that will influence immigrant visa processing for applicants across various preference categories.

While the employee-based cut-offs have remained unchanged, a few filing deadlines in the family-based categories have been adjusted, most notably in the India chargeability area.

Indians continue to be in the oversubscribed category for both family- and employment-based visas, with most applicants facing lengthy wait times In employment-based categories, the EB-2 category (for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability) remains heavily backlogged, with a Final Action Date of January 1, 2013.

Family‑Sponsored Preferences

Final Action Dates

Visa numbers remain available to applicants whose priority dates fall before the cutoffs in several family-sponsored categories. For the India column, the key dates stand as follows, with a couple of notable adjustments:

Category	April 2025 Final Action Date	May 2025 Final Action Date	Change
F1 (Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens)	15Mar16	08Jun16	Shift forward
F2A (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents)	01Jan22	01Jan22	No change
F2B (Unmarried Sons and Daughters 21+ of Permanent Residents)	22Jul16	22Jul16	No change
F3 (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens)	01Apr11	22Jun11	Shift foward
F4 (Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens)	15Jun06	15Jun06	No change

Filing Dates

The ability to submit applications now shows significant movement for certain categories, notably within the India column:

Category	April 2025 Filing Date	May 2025 Filing Date	Change
F1	1Apr06	1Apr06	No change
F2A	01Feb25	01Feb25	No change
F2B	1Apr07	1Apr07	No change
F3	22Jul12	22Jul12	No change
F4	01OCT06	01Dec06	Shift forward

Employment‑Based Preferences

Final Action Dates

For employment-based visas, while several key categories hold their established dates, a couple of notable adjustments have been recorded in the India column:

Category	April 2025	May 2025	Change
1st preference (Priority Workers)	15Feb22	15Feb22	No change
2nd preference (Advanced degree/Exceptional Ability)	01Jan13	01Jan13	No change
3rd preference (Skilled workers, professionals, and other workers)	15Apr13	15Apr13	No change
Other Workers	15Apr13	15Apr13	No change
4th preference (Certain Special Immigrants)	U	U	No change
Certain Religious Workers	U	U	No change
5th Unreserved	01May19	01May19	No change)

Filing Dates

The filing dates for employment-based categories continue without alteration, maintaining stability amid the adjustments in final action dates.

About the visa bulletin

The Visa Bulletin is essential for individuals seeking green cards, as it provides vital information about the timelines for adjusting immigration status and eligibility based on the submission of applications. The bulletin consists of two main sections:

Final Action Dates: This section estimates the wait time for application approval for those seeking permanent residency. It creates a queue based on visa category and nationality, indicating when applicants can expect their applications to be processed.

Dates for Filing: This section specifies the earliest date that applicants can submit their adjustment of status or immigrant visa applications. It helps applicants determine when they can proceed with their filing based on their visa category and country of origin.