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October 2025 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State released the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, introducing notable retrogressions in employment-based categories, maintaining current status for EB-5 set-aside visas, and launching Diversity Visa allocations for DV-2026
USCIS Filing Guidance
- Employment-based applicants must use the Final Action Dates chart.
- Family-sponsored applicants may use the Dates for Filing chart.
Applicants should check their priority date against the relevant chart to determine eligibility to file Form I-485.
Employment-Based Preference Categories
| Category | All Other Countries | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
| EB-1 | Current | Nov 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Sep 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 | Apr 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 22, 2013 | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| EB-5 (Unreserved) | Current | Dec 8, 2015 | Nov 15, 2019 | Current | Current |
| EB-5 (Set-Asides) | Current | Current | Current | Current | Current |
October Visa Bulletin Key Highlights:
- India and China face significant regressions in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories.
- EB-5 Set-Asides (Rural, High Unemployment, Infrastructure) remain current across all countries.
- EB-4 Religious Worker (SR) category is unavailable pending congressional reauthorization.
Family-Sponsored Final Action Dates
| Category | All Others | China | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 22, 2005 | Jan 22, 2013 |
| F2A | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| F2B | Nov 22, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 | Dec 15, 2007 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| F3 | Sep 8, 2011 | Sep 8, 2011 | Sep 8, 2011 | Apr 15, 2001 | Sep 22, 2004 |
| F4 | Jan 8, 2008 | Jan 8, 2008 | Nov 1, 2006 | Apr 8, 2001 | Mar 22, 2006 |
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