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September 2025 Visa Bulletin Update
The U.S. Department of State has released the September 2025 Visa Bulletin. USCIS has confirmed that applicants must use the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based filings and the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored filings this month, as outlined on its Adjustment of Status Filing Charts page.
Family-Sponsored Preference Categories
USCIS continues to allow applicants to use the Dates for Filing chart for family-based adjustment of status applications. Key highlights include:
| Category | All Other Countries | Mexico | Philippines |
| F1 (Unmarried Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens) | September 1, 2017 | June 1, 2006 | April 22, 2015 |
| F2A (Spouses/Children of Permanent Residents) | June 1, 2025 | June 1, 2025 | June 1, 2025 |
| F2B (Unmarried Sons/Daughters of Permanent Residents) | January 1, 2017 | April 1, 2008 | October 1, 2013 |
| F3 (Married Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens) | July 22, 2012 | June 15, 2001 | May 1, 2005 |
| F4 (Siblings of Adult U.S. Citizens) | January 1, 2009 | April 30, 2001 | January 1, 2008 |
Employment-Based Preference Categories
Applicants must use the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based filings. Notable movements include:
| Category | All Other Countries | China | India | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | November 15, 2022 | February 15, 2022 | Current |
| EB-2 | September 1, 2023 | December 15, 2022 | January 1, 2013 | September 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers | April 1, 2023 | December 1, 2020 | May 22, 2013 | February 8, 2023 |
| Other Workers | July 8, 2021 | May 1, 2017 | May 22, 2013 | July 8, 2021 |
| EB-5 Unreserved | Current | December 8, 2015 | November 15, 2019 | Current |
All EB-5 Set Aside categories (Rural, High Unemployment, Infrastructure) remain Current across all countries.
USCIS Filing Guidance
According to USCIS, applicants must:
- Use Final Action Dates for employment-based filings.
- Use Dates for Filing for family-sponsored filings.
- Check their priority date against the relevant chart to determine eligibility to file Form I-485.
Retrogression Watch
No new retrogressions were announced for September, but EB-2 and EB-3 India remain significantly backlogged. EB-5 unreserved categories for China and India continue to show retrogressed dates due to high demand.
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