June 2025 Visa Bulletin: If you’re an Indian professional or family member waiting on a green card, the June 2025 Visa Bulletin is the document you’ve been watching closely. Released monthly by the U.S. Department of State, this bulletin outlines key dates and cutoffs that determine when green card applications can move forward. For June 2025, things are mostly holding steady—especially for Indian applicants in both family-sponsored and employment-based categories. Still, understanding these dates is crucial if you’re planning your immigration journey or helping clients navigate it.
June 2025 Visa Bulletin
The June 2025 Visa Bulletin brings no surprises but reinforces the need for smart planning—especially for Indian applicants stuck in long green card lines. Whether you’re in a family-based or employment-based queue, understanding your options can make the difference between years of waiting or finding a faster path to a green card.
| Category | India Final Action Date | India Dates for Filing | Notable Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family-Sponsored | |||
| F1 (Unmarried Children) | 08 JUN 2016 | 01 SEP 2017 | No Change |
| F2A (Spouses/Children) | 01 JAN 2022 | 01 FEB 2025 | No Change |
| F2B (Unmarried Adults) | 22 SEP 2016 | 01 JAN 2017 | No Change |
| F3 (Married Children) | 22 JUN 2011 | 22 JUL 2012 | No Change |
| F4 (Siblings) | 15 JUN 2006 | 01 DEC 2006 | No Change |
| Employment-Based | |||
| EB-1 (Priority Workers) | 15 FEB 2022 | Not Applicable | No Change |
| EB-2 (Advanced Degree Holders) | 01 JAN 2013 | Not Applicable | No Change |
| EB-3 (Skilled Workers) | 15 APR 2013 | Not Applicable | No Change |
| EB-4 (Special Immigrants) | Unavailable | Not Applicable | No Change |
| EB-5 (Investors) | 01 MAY 2019 | Not Applicable | No Change |
What Is the Visa Bulletin & Why It Matters
The Visa Bulletin acts like the scoreboard in your immigration game. It tells you:
- When your priority date becomes current (aka your turn in line),
- Whether you can file for adjustment of status (Form I-485),
- If a visa number is available in your category and country.
There are two charts you’ll see each month:
- Final Action Dates – When the government can approve your green card.
- Dates for Filing – When you’re allowed to file paperwork.
In June 2025:
- USCIS is using the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based applicants.
- Dates for Filing applies to family-sponsored applicants.
Historical Context: Why India’s Dates Are So Delayed
Here’s the hard truth: Indians face some of the longest green card wait times in the world. According to a 2023 report from the Cato Institute, the average wait time for an Indian national in the EB-2 category was over 70 years due to per-country limits and high demand.
Why?
- U.S. law only allows 7% of green cards per country, per year—regardless of population.
- India sends thousands of high-skilled workers and family applicants annually.
- The backlog builds, but the cap stays the same.
This bottleneck is known as the “green card backlog crisis.”
Employment-Based Categories: What You Need to Know
EB-1: Priority Workers
Still sitting at 15 FEB 2022 for India—unchanged for months. This includes:
- Outstanding professors/researchers
- Multinational execs
- Extraordinary ability professionals
Pro Tip: If your company can support an EB-1C, now’s the time to explore this faster route.
EB-2: Advanced Degree Holders
Stuck at 01 JAN 2013, which is tough news for the thousands of Indian engineers and doctors in this queue.
Explore the National Interest Waiver (NIW) to potentially speed up.
EB-3: Skilled Workers
No movement here either. Still at 15 APR 2013. If you’re eligible for both EB-2 and EB-3, strategize with your attorney about interfiling options.
Family-Based Categories: A Slow Climb
F2A – The Bright Spot
This category—spouses and minor children of green card holders—is the only one remotely current.
- Final Action Date: 01 JAN 2022
- Filing Date: 01 FEB 2025
Tip: File ASAP if you’re in this group!
Other family categories (F1, F3, F4) haven’t moved in over a year.
Step-by-Step: What You Should Do Next After June 2025 Visa Bulletin Just Dropped
Here’s a quick action plan based on your category:
- Check your priority date (you’ll find it on your I-797 approval notice).
- Compare it with the Visa Bulletin charts.
- Talk to an immigration attorney to plan your filing window.
- If your date is close: Get your I-485 packet ready now.
- If you’re waiting years: Explore alternatives like H-1B extensions or job changes that won’t hurt your place in line.
Bonus: Consider the EB-5 investment route (if feasible) to skip the backlog—especially for dependents nearing age 21.
Future Outlook: Will Dates Move in 2025?
Experts predict limited movement for Indian applicants in the second half of 2025, especially due to the annual visa recapture cap and administrative delays.
However, if unused green cards from other countries roll over (which happened in 2021 and 2022), we might see some jumps in early 2026.
Keep an eye on the October 2025 bulletin, which starts the new fiscal year.
What the Experts Are Saying?
“Unless Congress raises per-country limits or recaptures unused visas, the wait times for Indian nationals will stay stuck. Planning is everything.”
— Amit Sharma, Immigration Attorney at Fragomen LLP
“We’re advising clients to evaluate cross-category strategies like EB-1C or EB-5 for better timelines.”
— Priya Nair, Visa Consultant at Path2USA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I change employers and keep my priority date?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can retain your priority date if the new job is in the same or similar occupational classification.
Q2: Will interfiling help my green card case?
Possibly. If EB-3 moves faster than EB-2, you can request a transfer of your pending I-485 to the faster category.
Q3: What happens if my child ages out (turns 21)?
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) may help “freeze” their age. But timing is critical—talk to a lawyer.
Q4: Why is EB-4 “Unavailable”?
Congress has not allocated new EB-4 visas recently, impacting religious workers and special immigrants.
