July 2025 USA Visa Bulletin: Key Updates for Indian Applicants

Family-Sponsored Preference Categories (Final Action Dates)

• F1 (Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens): The final action date remains at July 15, 2016.
• F2A (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents): This category shows a significant jump, with the final action date moving to September 1, 2022. This is a positive development for many applicants.
• F2B (Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents): The final action date is October 15, 2016.
• F3 (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens): The date is now August 1, 2011.
• F4 (Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens): The final action date has progressed to July 8, 2006.

Family-Sponsored Preference Categories (Dates for Filing)

• F1: The date for filing applications is September 1, 2017.
• F2A: This category is showing a very positive trend, with the filing date at March 1, 2025, indicating that applicants with priority dates up to this date can prepare and submit their documentation.
• F2B: The date for filing applications is January 1, 2017.
• F3: The date is July 22, 2012.
• F4: The filing date has advanced to December 1, 2006.

Employment-Based Preference Categories (Final Action Dates)

• 1st Preference (EB-1): The date remains at February 15, 2022. This category has seen little movement.
• 2nd Preference (EB-2): The final action date is stagnant at January 1, 2013.
• 3rd Preference (EB-3): There is a slight advance for Skilled Workers and Professionals to April 22, 2013.
• Other Workers: The date is April 22, 2013.
• 4th Preference (EB-4) & Certain Religious Workers: These categories are “Unauthorized” (U), meaning visas are not available for issuance for India.
• 5th Preference (EB-5, Unreserved): The date is May 1, 2019.
• 5th Preference (EB-5, Set Aside categories): These categories are “Current” (C), meaning visas are available for all applicants regardless of priority date.

Employment-Based Preference Categories (Dates for Filing)

• 1st Preference: The filing date remains at April 15, 2022.
• 2nd Preference: The filing date is February 1, 2013.
• 3rd Preference: The filing date is June 8, 2013.
• Other Workers: The date is June 8, 2013.
• 4th Preference & Religious Workers: The date is February 1, 2021.
• 5th Unreserved: The filing date is April 1, 2022.
• 5th Set Aside: These categories are “Current” (C).

Take the Next Step in Your U.S. Visa Journey

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