Visa Bulletin for July 2025

The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for July 2025. This monthly update is critical for those waiting for a green card, as it outlines the anticipated wait times for various immigration categories.

Key Highlights for July 2025

USCIS has announced that:

• Family-based applicants must use the "Dates for Filing" chart from the State Department’s website.

• Employment-based applicants should refer to the "Final Action Dates" chart.

  
  

What Is the Visa Bulletin?

The Visa Bulletin serves as a guide to green card wait times. It includes priority dates, which indicate your place in the application queue. Here’s how it works:

• Dates for Filing: If your priority date is earlier than the cut-off date in this chart, you can proceed with your application.

• Final Action Dates: These dates indicate when USCIS or the Department of State is likely to process your application.

If your priority date is current, you can move forward by either:

1. Filing for Adjustment of Status (for applicants in the U.S.)

2. Applying for an Immigrant Visa (for applicants outside the U.S.)

What is my priority date?

This is the date your green card petition was filed. If you’re unsure, check your paperwork or consult an immigration attorney.

What if my country has a backlog?

Countries with high demand, like India and China, may experience slower movement or retrogression in cut-off dates.

How long will I have to wait?

The Visa Bulletin can’t provide an exact timeline, but tracking trends can help estimate wait times.

Family-Based Categories

Category Overview:

• F-1: Unmarried children (age 21 and older) of U.S. citizens.

• F-2A: Spouses and unmarried children (under age 21) of U.S. green card holders.

• F-2B: Unmarried children (age 21 or older) of U.S. green card holders.

• F-3: Married children of U.S. citizens.

• F-4: Siblings of U.S. citizens.

Employment-Based Categories

Category Overview:

• EB-1: Extraordinary individuals, outstanding professors/researchers, and multinational executives.

• EB-2: Advanced degree holders and exceptional individuals.

• EB-3: Skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers.

• EB-4: Special immigrants.

• EB-5: Investors.

Family-Based Green Card Backlogs

F-1: Unmarried Children (Age 21 and Older) of U.S. Citizens

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	1-Sept-17	1-Sept-17	No Change
China	1-Sept-17	1-Sept-17	No Change
India	1-Sept-17	1-Sept-17	No Change
Mexico	1-Jun-06	1-Apr-06	2 months
Philippines	22-Apr-15	22-Apr-15	No Change

F-2A: Spouses and Unmarried Children (Under Age 21) of U.S. Green Card Holders

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	1-Mar-25	1-Feb-25	1 month
China	1-Mar-25	1-Feb-25	1 month
India	1-Mar-25	1-Feb-25	1 month
Mexico	1-Mar-25	1-Feb-25	1 month
Philippines	1-Mar-25	1-Feb-25	1 month

F-2B: Unmarried Children (Age 21 or Older) of U.S. Green Card Holders

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	1-Jan-17	1-Jan-17	No Change
China	1-Jan-17	1-Jan-17	No Change
India	1-Jan-17	1-Jan-17	No Change
Mexico	1-Apr-08	1-Apr-07	1 year
Philippines	1-Oct-13	1-Oct-13	No Change

F-3: Married Children of U.S. Citizens

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	22-July-12	22-July-12	No Change
China	22-July-12	22-July-12	No Change
India	22-July-12	22-July-12	No Change
Mexico	15-June-01	15-June-01	No Change
Philippines	1-Dec-04	22-Sept-04	2 months, 1 week

F-4: Siblings of U.S. Citizens

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	8-Sep-08	1-Jun-08	3 months, 1 week
China	8-Sep-08	1-Jun-08	3 months, 1 week
India	1-Dec-06	1-Dec-06	No Change
All Other Areas	30-April-01	30-April-01	No Change
Philippines	1-Jan-08	1-Jan-08	No Change

Employment-Based Green Card Backlogs

EB-1: Extraordinary People, Outstanding Researchers, and Multinational Executives

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	Current	Current	No Change
China	15-Nov-22	8-Nov-22	1 week
India	15-Feb-22	15-Feb-22	No Change
Mexico	Current	Current	No Change
Philippines	Current	Current	No Change

EB-2: Exceptional People and Advanced Degree Holders

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	15-Oct-23	15-Oct-23	No Change
China	15-Dec-20	1-Dec-20	2 weeks
India	1-Jan-13	1-Jan-13	No Change
Mexico	15-Oct-23	15-Oct-23	No Change
Philippines	15-Oct-23	15-Oct-23	No Change

EB-3: Skilled Workers or Professionals

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	1-Apr-23	8-Feb-23	1 month, 3 weeks
China	1-Dec-20	22-Nov-20	1 week
India	22-April-13	15-April-13	1 week
Mexico	1-Apr-23	8-Feb-23	1 month. 3 weeks
Philippines	8-Feb-23	8-Feb-23	No Change

EB-3: Other Workers

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	8-Jul-21	22-Jun-21	2 weeks
China	1-May-17	1-April-17	1 month
India	22-April-13	15-April-13	1 week
Mexico	8-Jul-21	22-Jun-21	2 weeks
Philippines	8-Jul-21	22-Jun-21	2 weeks

EB-4: Special Immigrants

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	Unauthorized	Unauthorized	N/A
China	Unauthorized	Unauthorized	N/A
India	Unauthorized	Unauthorized	N/A
Mexico	Unauthorized	Unauthorized	N/A
Philippines	Unauthorized	Unauthorized	N/A

EB-5: Investors Category

Country	New Cut-Off Date	Old Cut-Off Date	Movement
All Other Areas	Current	Current	No Change
China	22-Jan-14	22-Jan-14	No Change
India	1-May-19	1-May-19	No Change
Mexico	Current	Current	No Change
Philippines	Current	Current	No Change

Stay Updated

Understanding the Visa Bulletin is crucial for navigating the green card process. For personalized advice or to discuss your case, contact Canero Fadul Reis Law.

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