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Visa Bulletin for July 2025


The latest green card waiting lists as of July 2025

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    Hasalyn ModineHasalyn Modine is an Intentional leader and innovative strategist with 20+ years in marketing and storytelling.
  • Updated June 10, 2025

The U.S. Department of State released its Visa Bulletin for July 2025. This monthly update is important if you’re waiting for a green card because it shows how long you might have to wait.

Every month, USCIS announces whether applicants already living in the United States should file their “adjustment of status” applications based on the “Final Action Dates” or the “Dates for Filing.” This month:

  • Family-based applicants must use the “Dates for Filing”
  • Employment-based applicants must use the “Final Action Dates”

In the July 2025 Visa Bulletin, all family- and employment-based green card categories saw changes, with the exception of the EB-4 and EB-5 categories (the EB-4 category has reached its annual limit and will remain unavailable until the new fiscal year). The F-2B category for Mexico experienced the largest progression, advancing by 1 year. In the employment-based green card category, the EB-3 category saw the biggest jump for Mexico and All Other Areas (nearly 2 months). Check out the tables below to see what else changed this month.

What is the Visa Bulletin?

  • The Visa Bulletin lists priority dates, which are like placeholders in the green card application line.
  • Each month, the U.S. Department of State calculates how many applications are waiting in each category. This helps them estimate when different applicants might be able to move forward.
  • Dates for Filing: These are the dates listed in the Visa Bulletin. If your priority date is before the cut-off date listed for your category, you can take the next step in the application process. If your priority date is the same as the cut-off date, you are not yet eligible to move forward in the application process.
  • Final Action Dates: The Visa Bulletin also shows “Final Action Dates.” This is an estimate of when your application will actually be processed and decided upon. The difference between these two dates roughly reflects the expected USCIS processing time.
  • There are two ways to move forward when your priority date is current:

Visa Bulletin FAQs at a Glance

What is my priority date? This is usually the date your green card application petition was initially filed. Check your paperwork or consult with an immigration attorney if you’re unsure.

What if my country has a backlog? Some countries have longer wait times than others due to high demand. This means cut-off dates may move slower and sometimes even go backward (this is called retrogression).

How long will I have to wait? Unfortunately, the Visa Bulletin can’t give you an exact answer. The wait time depends on your category and country backlog. It’s helpful to track patterns in your category over multiple months to get a better sense.

The Visa Bulletin can be confusing. We’ve put together a guide to help you understand it and find your priority date: How to Read the Visa Bulletin.

If you’re already familiar with those terms, scroll down to our summary of key developments or to the filing category that’s most relevant to you:

Family-based categories

 

Employment-based categories

Family-Based Green Card Backlogs

 

F-1: UNMARRIED CHILDREN (AGE 21 AND OLDER) OF U.S. CITIZENS

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other Areas1-Sept-171-Sept-17No Change
China1-Sept-171-Sept-17No Change
India1-Sept-171-Sept-17No Change
Mexico1-June-061-April-062 months
Philippines 22-April-1522-April-15No Change

 

F-2A: SPOUSES AND UNMARRIED CHILDREN (UNDER AGE 21) OF U.S. GREEN CARD HOLDERS

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other Areas1-Mar-251-Feb-251 month
China1-Mar-251-Feb-251 month
India1-Mar-251-Feb-251 month
Mexico1-Mar-251-Feb-251 month
Philippines1-Mar-251-Feb-251 month

 

F-2B: UNMARRIED CHILDREN (AGE 21 OR OLDER) OF U.S. GREEN CARD HOLDERS

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other Areas1-Jan-171-Jan-17No Change
China1-Jan-171-Jan-17No Change
India1-Jan-171-Jan-17No Change
Mexico1-April-081-April-071 year
Philippines1-Oct-131-Oct-13No Change

 

F-3: MARRIED CHILDREN OF U.S. CITIZENS

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other Areas22-July-1222-July-12No Change
China22-July-1222-July-12No Change
India22-July-1222-July-12No Change
Mexico15-June-0115-June-01No Change
Philippines1-Dec-0422-Sept-042 months, 1 week

 

F-4: SIBLINGS OF U.S. CITIZENS

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other Areas8-Sep-081-June-083 months, 1 week
China8-Sep-081-June-083 months, 1 week
India1-Dec-061-Dec-06No Change
Mexico30-April-0130-April-01No Change
Philippines1-Jan-081-Jan-08No Change

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Employment-Based Green Card Backlogs

 

EB-1: EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE, OUTSTANDING RESEARCHERS AND PROFESSORS, AND MULTINATIONAL EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other AreasCurrentCurrentNo Change
China15-Nov-228-Nov-221 week
India15-Feb-2215-Feb-22No Change
MexicoCurrentCurrentNo Change
Philippines CurrentCurrentNo Change

 

EB-2: EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE AND ADVANCED DEGREE HOLDERS

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other Areas15-Oct-2315-Oct-23No change
China15-Dec-201-Dec-202 weeks
India1-Jan-131-Jan-13No Change
Mexico15-Oct-2315-Oct-23No Change
Philippines 15-Oct-2315-Oct-23No Change

 

EB-3: SKILLED WORKER OR PROFESSIONAL

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other Areas1-April-238-Feb-231 month, 3 weeks
China1-Dec-2022-Nov-201 week
India22-April-1315-April-131 week
Mexico1-April-238-Feb-231 month, 3 weeks
Philippines 8-Feb-238-Feb-23No Change

 

EB-3: OTHER WORKER

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other Areas8-July-2122-June-212 weeks
China1-May-171-April-171 month
India22-April-1315-April-131 week
Mexico8-July-2122-June-212 weeks
Philippines 8-July-2122-June-212 weeks

 

EB-4: “SPECIAL IMMIGRANTS” CATEGORY

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other AreasUnauthorizedUnauthorizedN/A
ChinaUnauthorizedUnauthorizedN/A
IndiaUnauthorizedUnauthorizedN/A
MexicoUnauthorizedUnauthorizedN/A
PhilippinesUnauthorizedUnauthorizedN/A

 

EB-5: “INVESTORS” CATEGORY

CountryNew Cut-Off DateOld Cut-Off DateMovement
All Other AreasCurrentCurrentNo Change
China22-Jan-1422-Jan-14No Change
India1-May-191-May-19No Change
MexicoCurrentCurrentNo Change
PhilippinesCurrentCurrentNo Change

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