USCIS Visa Bulletin: June 2025 (Hypothetical)

This is a hypothetical analysis of the USCIS Visa Bulletin for June 2025. Please remember that this is based on trends and predictions and does not reflect actual dates or retrogression.

Key Observations

Overall: We anticipate moderate movement across most employment-based and family-sponsored categories. However, significant backlogs continue to impact individuals from India and China, particularly in high-demand employment categories. The State Department aims to keep annual visa usage within prescribed limits.

Employment-Based Categories

EB-1 (Priority Workers):

• China: Likely to advance, but slowly. Expect a few weeks to a month of movement.
• India: Significant backlog remains. Predictions point towards minimal movement, perhaps a week or two at best.
• All Other Countries: Remains current.

EB-2 (Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability):

• China: May see a modest advance of a month or two.
• India: This category remains heavily oversubscribed. Projections suggest very little, if any, forward movement.
• All Other Countries: Current or near current.

EB-3 (Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers):

• China: Likely to advance, potentially by a few months, depending on demand.
• India: Continues to experience slow advancement. Expect movement of maybe a few weeks.
• Philippines: Could see moderate movement.
• All Other Countries: Generally current, though slight retrogression is possible if demand surges unexpectedly.

Family-Sponsored Categories

FB-1 (Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens): Modest movement expected, potentially varying by country of chargeability.

FB-2A (Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents): Generally faster movement than other family-based categories, but subject to country-specific quotas.

FB-3 (Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens): Moderate advancement anticipated, with varying degrees of progress depending on the country of origin.

FB-4 (Brothers and Sisters of U.S. Citizens): The slowest moving category, with considerable backlogs for most countries.

Important Considerations

Retrogression: Be aware that retrogression (dates moving backward) is always a possibility, especially towards the end of the fiscal year (September), as visa demand fluctuates and quotas are managed.

USCIS Action: USCIS determines whether to use the Dates for Filing or Final Action Dates chart each month. Consult the USCIS website for their decision.

Disclaimer: This analysis is speculative and based on current trends. Consult official sources like the USCIS website and the Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for accurate and up-to-date information. Individual cases vary. Seek professional legal advice for personalized guidance.