February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Progress for Indian and Chinese Employment-Based Categories

Visa Bulletin Updates: India and China See Incremental Advancements

The U.S. Department of State's February 2025 Visa Bulletin has unveiled modest advancements for employment-based green card categories for applicants from India and China. However, other categories remain largely unchanged.

India Employment-Based Categories

For Indian nationals, the EB-2 category has progressed by 14 days, with the new cut-off date set at October 15, 2012. Similarly, the EB-3 category has also advanced by 14 days, with a new cut-off date of December 15, 2012.

China Employment-Based Categories

Chinese applicants in the EB-3 category have seen a one-month advancement, with the new cut-off date now set at July 1, 2020.

Other Categories Remain Stagnant

Unfortunately, other employment-based categories for countries other than India and China have not experienced any movement in their cut-off dates. Likewise, the family-sponsored categories have also shown minimal to no progress.

Preparation and Consulting Professionals

As priority dates become current, applicants are advised to stay informed about the latest developments, consult with immigration professionals, and prepare necessary documents for their green card applications through USCIS.

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