The U.S. Department of State has released the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, following the May 2025 edition. This article provides a detailed, professional, and data-driven comparison of the two bulletins, helping readers understand changes in green card processing timelines across Family-Based, Employment-Based, and Diversity Visa categories.
Overview of the Visa Bulletin
Each month, the Visa Bulletin provides two key sets of dates:
- Final Action Dates: When visas may be issued.
- Dates for Filing: When applicants may begin submitting documentation.
USCIS designates which chart is to be used for Adjustment of Status filings in a given month.
Family-Based Final Action Dates: May vs June 2025
| Category | Country | May 2025 | June 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | All Chargeability, China, India | 15MAR16 | 08JUN16 | +2.5 months |
| Mexico | 22APR05 | 22APR05 | No Change | |
| Philippines | 15JUL12 | 15JUL12 | No Change | |
| F2A | All Countries | 01JAN22 | 01JAN22 | No Change |
| F2B | All Chargeability, China, India | 22JUL16 | 22SEP16 | +2 months |
| Mexico | 01JAN06 | 01JAN06 | No Change | |
| Philippines | 08FEB12 | 08FEB12 | No Change | |
| F3 | All Chargeability, China, India | 01APR11 | 22JUN11 | +14 months |
| Mexico | 15JAN01 | 15JAN01 | No Change | |
| Philippines | 22SEP03 | 22SEP03 | No Change | |
| F4 | All Chargeability, China | 01JAN08 | 01JAN08 | No Change |
| India | 15JUN06 | 15JUN06 | No Change | |
| Mexico | 15MAR01 | 15MAR01 | No Change | |
| Philippines | 01JUN05 | 01JUN05 | No Change |
Observation: Some progress occurred in F1, F2B, and F3 categories, primarily for India, China, and all chargeability areas. No movement for Mexico and the Philippines.
Family-Based Dates for Filing: No Changes
There were no updates from May to June 2025 in this section. Dates remain the same across all categories and countries.
Employment-Based Final Action Dates: May vs June 2025
| Category | Country | May 2025 | June 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | India | 15FEB22 | 15FEB22 | No Change |
| China | 08NOV22 | 08NOV22 | No Change | |
| All Others | Current | Current | No Change | |
| EB-2 | India | 01JAN13 | 01JAN13 | No Change |
| China | 01OCT20 | 01DEC20 | +2 months | |
| All Others | 22JUN23 | 15OCT23 | -8 months (retrogression) | |
| EB-3 | India | 15APR13 | 15APR13 | No Change |
| China | 01NOV20 | 22NOV20 | +3 weeks | |
| All Others | 01JAN23 | 08FEB23 | +1 month | |
| Other Workers | India | 15APR13 | 15APR13 | No Change |
| China | 01APR17 | 01APR17 | No Change | |
| All Others | 22MAY21 | 22JUN21 | +1 month | |
| EB-4 & Religious Workers | All Countries | Unavailable | Unavailable | No Change |
| EB-5 Unreserved | India | 01MAY19 | 01MAY19 | No Change |
| China | 22JAN14 | 22JAN14 | No Change | |
| All Others | Current | Current | No Change |
Observation: EB-2 for “All Chargeability” suffered a major retrogression. Minor advancements were seen in EB-2 and EB-3 for China and EB-3 for All Others.
Employment-Based Dates for Filing: May vs June 2025
| Category | India (May) | India (June) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | 15APR22 | 15APR22 | No Change |
| EB-2 | 01NOV20 | 01JAN21 | +2 months |
| EB-3 | 15NOV20 | 22DEC20 | +1 month |
| Other Workers | 01JAN18 | 01JAN18 | No Change |
| EB-5 Unreserved | 01APR22 | 01APR22 | No Change |
Diversity Visa (DV-2025) Cut-Off Numbers: May vs June 2025
| Region | May 2025 | June 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 35,000 | 42,500 | +7,500 |
| Asia | 6,500 | 8,250 | +1,750 |
| Europe | 16,000 | 17,500 | +1,500 |
| North America (Bahamas) | 20 | 20 | No Change |
| Oceania | 1,550 | 1,550 | No Change |
| South America & Caribbean | 2,250 | 2,300 | +50 |
Observation: Across most regions, DV numbers increased, suggesting higher availability of lottery-based immigrant visas in June.
Summary of Changes
Positive Developments:
- Movement in F1, F2B, and F3 Final Action Dates.
- Progress in EB-2 and EB-3 for China and All Chargeability.
- Improved Diversity Visa availability across multiple regions.
Negative/Neutral Developments:
- No movement for India in EB-1 through EB-5 Final Action Dates.
- Significant retrogression in EB-2 for All Chargeability Areas.
- EB-4 and Religious Workers categories remain unavailable.
Conclusion
The June 2025 Visa Bulletin introduces modest advancements in family-based categories and Diversity Visas while revealing challenges, particularly in the EB-2 category for all chargeability areas. Applicants should monitor updates closely, especially for retrogressions that may affect eligibility to file.
For the latest analysis, always consult the USCIS Visa Bulletin Info Page and follow monthly releases.
Next Expected Bulletin: July 2025 (anticipated mid-June)
