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The latest US Visa Bulletin for May 2025 has been released, offering updates that will influence immigrant visa processing for applicants across various preference categories. While many of the final action dates remain unaltered, a few filing deadlines and employment‐based cutoffs have been adjusted—most notably in the India chargeability area.
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 no changes from April):
Filing Dates
The ability to submit applications now shows significant movement for certain categories, notably within the India column:
Shift forward – The filing cutoff for F2A moved from October 15, 2024 to February 1, 2025.
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:
Earlier cutoff in May (narrower window)
Filing Dates
The filing dates for employment-based categories continue without alteration, maintaining stability amid the adjustments in final action dates.
What These Changes Mean
The May 2025 US Visa Bulletin underscores the dynamic nature of visa allocation. For family-sponsored preferences, the advanced filing window in F2A (from October to February) could ease the submission process for applicants with later priority dates. Conversely, the setback in the 5th unreserved category—specifically the earlier final action cutoff—may tighten eligibility for certain employment-based applicants, especially those charged to the India category.
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.
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