We’re happy to report that at present the U.S. Division of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs printed the July 2025 Visa Bulletin.
On this weblog submit, we breakdown the motion of the employment-based and family-sponsored classes within the coming month.
USCIS Adjustment of Standing
For employment-based desire classes, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Companies (USCIS) has confirmed it should proceed to make use of the Closing Motion Dates chart to find out submitting eligibility for adjustment of standing to everlasting residence within the month of July.
For family-sponsored desire classes, USCIS may even proceed to make use of the Dates for Submitting chart to find out submitting eligibility for adjustment of standing to everlasting residence within the month of July.
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Highlights of the July 2025 Visa Bulletin
At a Look
What can we anticipate to see within the month of July?
Employment-Based mostly Classes
Closing Motion Developments
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capability, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 China will advance by 1 week to November 15, 2022
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Means
- EB-2 China will advance by 2 weeks to December 15, 2020
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 India will advance by 1 week to April 22, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance by 9 days to December 1, 2020
- EB-3 All different international locations will advance by 1.7 months to April 1, 2023
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 India will advance by 1 week to April 22, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance by 1 month to Might 1, 2017
- EB-3 All different international locations will advance by 2.3 weeks to July 8, 2021
Dates for Submitting Developments
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 Worldwide, Mexico, and the Philippines will advance by 2 months to Might 1, 2023
Household-Sponsored Classes
Closing Motion Developments
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Worldwide, India, and China will advance by greater than 5 months to July 15, 2016
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- F2A Mexico will advance by 8.6 months to February 1, 2022
- F2A All different international locations will advance by 8 months to September 1, 2022
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 1 12 months to January 1, 2007
- F2B Philippines will advance by 2.2 months to April 15, 2012
- F2B All different international locations will advance by 3.3 weeks to October 15, 2016
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Mexico will advance by 2.4 weeks to February 1, 2001
- F3 Philippines will advance by 2.3 months to December 1, 2003
- F3 All different international locations will advance by 1.3 months to August 1, 2011
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Philippines will advance by 7 months to January 1, 2006
- F4 India will advance by 3.3 weeks to July 8, 2006
Dates for Submitting Developments
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance by 2 months to June 1, 2006
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- F2A All international locations will advance by 4 weeks to March 1, 2025
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 1 12 months to April 1, 2008
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Philippines will advance by 2.3 weeks to December 1, 2004
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Worldwide and China will advance by 3.3 months to September 8, 2008
Employment-Based mostly Classes
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
In line with the Division of State’s July 2025 Visa Bulletin, the next Closing Motion cutoff dates will apply for employment-based classes within the month of July.
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capability, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India will stay at February 15, 2022
- EB-1 China will advance by 1 week to November 15, 2022
- EB-1 All different international locations will stay present
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Means
- EB-2 India will stay at January 1, 2013
- EB-2 China will advance by 2 weeks to December 15, 2020
- EB-2 All different international locations will stay at October 15, 2023
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 India will advance by 1 week to April 22, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance by 9 days to December 1, 2020
- EB-3 Philippines will stay at February 08, 2023
- EB-3 Worldwide and Mexico will advance by 1.7 months to April 1, 2023
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 India will advance by 1 week to April 22, 2013
- EB-3 China will advance by 1 month to Might 1, 2017
- EB-3 All different international locations will advance by 2.3 weeks to July 8, 2021
EB-4 Non secular Staff
As predicted by the State Division and introduced on February 28, 2025, all obtainable EB-4 immigrant visas for FY 2025 had been issued as of February 28, requiring the State Division to make the class unavailable instantly.
EB-4 will probably be unavailable for the month of July and persevering with by means of the top of the fiscal 12 months on September 30, 2025. No immigrant visa or adjustment of standing functions could also be accredited within the EB-4 class by means of that date. The annual restrict will reset at the beginning of the brand new fiscal 12 months on October 1, 2025.
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- India will stay at Might 1, 2019
- China will stay at January 22, 2014
- All different international locations will stay present
EB-5 Set-Apart Classes (Rural, Excessive Unemployment, and Infrastructure) may even stay present
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Employment- based mostly |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 15NOV22 | 15FEB22 | C | C |
| 2nd | 15OCT23 | 15DEC20 | 01JAN13 | 15OCT23 | 15OCT23 |
| third | 01APR23 | 01DEC20 | 22APR13 | 01APR23 | 08FEB23 |
| Different Staff | 08JUL21 | 01MAY17 | 22APR13 | 08JUL21 | 08JUL21 |
| 4th | U | U | U | U | U |
| Sure Non secular Staff | U | U | U | U | U |
| fifth Unreserved (together with C5, T5, I5, R5, NU, RU) |
C | 22JAN14 | 01MAY19 | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: Rural (20%, together with NR, RR) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: Excessive Unemployment (10%, together with NH, RH) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: Infrastructure (2%, together with RI) |
C | C | C | C | C |
DATES FOR FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES
In line with the Division of State’s July 2025 Visa Bulletin, the next Dates for Submitting cutoff dates will apply in July:
EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary capability, Excellent Professors and Researchers, and Sure Multinational Managers or Executives
- EB-1 India will stay at April 15, 2022
- EB-1 China will stay at January 1, 2023
- EB-1 All different international locations will stay present
EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Distinctive Means
- EB-2 India will stay at February 1, 2013
- EB-2 China will stay at January 1, 2021
- EB-2 All different international locations will stay at November 15, 2023
EB-3 Professionals and Expert Staff
- EB-3 India will stay at June 8, 2013
- EB-3 China will stay at December 22, 2020
- EB-3 All different international locations will advance by 2 months to Might 1, 2023
EB-3 Different Staff
- EB-3 India will stay at June 8, 2013
- EB-3 China will stay at January 1, 2018
- EB-3 All different international locations will stay at July 22, 2021
EB-4 Particular Immigrants and Non secular Staff
- EB-4 will stay at February 1, 2021
EB-5 Unreserved Classes (C5, T5, I5, and R5)
- India will stay at April 1, 2022
- China will stay at October 1, 2016
- All different international locations will stay present
EB-5 Set-Apart Classes (Rural, Excessive Unemployment, and Infrastructure) may even stay present
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Employment- based mostly |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| 1st | C | 01JAN23 | 15APR22 | C | C |
| 2nd | 15NOV23 | 01JAN21 | 01FEB13 | 15NOV23 | 15NOV23 |
| third | 01MAY23 | 22DEC20 | 08JUN13 | 01MAY23 | 01MAY23 |
| Different Staff | 22JUL21 | 01JAN18 | 08JUN13 | 22JUL21 | 22JUL21 |
| 4th | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 |
| Sure Non secular Staff | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 | 01FEB21 |
| fifth Unreserved (together with C5, T5, I5, R5) |
C | 01OCT16 | 01APR22 | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: (Rural: NR, RR – 20%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: (Excessive Unemployment: NH, RH – 10%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
| fifth Set Apart: (Infrastructure: RI – 2%) |
C | C | C | C | C |
FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
In line with the Division of State’s July 2025 Visa Bulletin, the next Closing Motion cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored classes within the month of July.
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will stay at April 22, 2005
- F1 Philippines will stay at July 15, 2012
- F1 All different international locations will advance by greater than 5 months to July 15, 2016
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- F2A Mexico will advance by 8.6 months to February 1, 2022
- F2A All different international locations will advance by 8 months to September 1, 2022
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 1 12 months to January 1, 2007
- F2B Philippines will advance by 2.2 months to April 15, 2012
- F2B All different international locations will advance by 3.3 weeks to October 15, 2016
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Mexico will advance by 2.4 weeks to February 1, 2001
- F3 Philippines will advance by 2.3 months to December 1, 2003
- F3 All different international locations will advance by 1.3 months to August 1, 2011
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Mexico will stay at March 15, 2001
- F4 Philippines will advance by 7 months to January 1, 2006
- F4 India will advance by 3.3 weeks to July 8, 2006
- F4 All different international locations will stay at January 1, 2008
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Household- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA-mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 15JUL16 | 15JUL16 | 15JUL16 | 22APR05 | 15JUL12 |
| F2A | 01SEP22 | 01SEP22 | 01SEP22 | 01FEB22 | 01SEP22 |
| F2B | 15OCT16 | 15OCT16 | 15OCT16 | 01JAN07 | 15APR12 |
| F3 | 01AUG11 | 01AUG11 | 01AUG11 | 01FEB01 | 01DEC03 |
| F4 | 01JAN08 | 01JAN08 | 08JUL06 | 15MAR01 | 01JAN06 |
DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES
In line with the Division of State’s July 2025 Visa Bulletin, the next Dates for Submitting cutoff dates will apply within the month of July.
F-1 Single Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F1 Mexico will advance by 2 months to June 1, 2006
- F1 Philippines will stay at April 22, 2015
- F1 All different international locations will stay at September 1, 2017
F-2A Spouses and Kids of Everlasting Residents
- F2A All international locations will advance by 4 weeks to March 1, 2025
F-2B Single Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Everlasting Residents
- F2B Mexico will advance by 1 12 months to April 1, 2008
- F2B Philippines will stay at October 1, 2013
- F2B All different international locations will stay at January 1, 2017
F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Residents
- F3 Mexico will stay at June 15, 2001
- F3 Philippines will advance by 2.3 weeks to December 1, 2004
- F3 All different international locations will stay at July 22, 2012
F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Grownup U.S. Residents
- F4 Mexico will stay at April 30, 2001
- F4 Philippines will stay at January 1, 2008
- F4 India will stay at December 1, 2006
- F4 All different international locations will advance by 3.3 months to September 8, 2008
*The daring represents the Visa Bulletin developments
| Household- Sponsored |
All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed |
CHINA- mainland born |
INDIA | MEXICO | PHILIPPINES |
| F1 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01JUN06 | 22APR15 |
| F2A | 01MAR25 | 01MAR25 | 01MAR25 | 01MAR25 | 01MAR25 |
| F2B | 01JAN17 | 01JAN17 | 01JAN17 | 01APR08 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 15JUN01 | 01DEC04 |
| F4 | 08SEP08 | 08SEP08 | 01DEC06 | 30APR01 | 01JAN08 |
Conclusion
For the employment-based remaining motion dates, EB-1 China will advance by one week, the EB-2 Closing Motion Date will advance by two weeks, and the EB-3 Skilled/Expert Employee Closing Motion Date will advance by one week in July.
All employment-based remaining motion dates for India will stay the identical, apart from EB-3, which can advance by one week for Professionals, Expert Staff, and Different Staff.
Closing Motion Dates for many remaining international locations will advance by seven weeks within the EB-3 Skilled and Expert Employee subcategory, apart from the Philippines, which is not going to advance.
For employment-based dates for submitting, solely EB-3 Skilled and Expert Staff Worldwide, Mexico, and the Philippines will advance by 2 months.
For family-sponsored remaining motion dates, all classes will advance besides F1 Mexico, F1 Philippines, F4 Worldwide, Mexico, and China.
For family-sponsored dates for submitting, F1 Mexico will advance 2 months, F2A all international locations will advance by 4 weeks, F2B Mexico will advance by 1 12 months, F3 Philippines will advance by 2.3 weeks, and F4 Worldwide and China will advance by 3.3 months.
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