Visa Bulletin for December 2025
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the December 2025 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from November 2025: 29 final action dates advanced and 0 retrogressed. The biggest moves were EB-5 China (+7.2 months), F2B Mexico (+5.0 months), EB-5 India (+4.9 months).
USCIS filing chart for December 2025 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Dates for Filing
Source: USCIS, December 2025 adjustment of status filing charts.
New to the two charts? Read Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing.
Employment-based: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Mar 15, 2022+0.9 mowas Feb 15, 2022 | Jan 22, 2023+1.0 mowas Dec 22, 2022 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | May 15, 2013+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2021+2.0 mowas Apr 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2024+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024+2.0 mowas Dec 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 | Sep 22, 2013+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2013 | Apr 1, 2021+1.0 mowas Mar 1, 2021 | Apr 15, 2023+0.5 mowas Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023+0.5 mowas Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023+0.5 mowas Apr 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Sep 22, 2013+1.0 mowas Aug 22, 2013 | Dec 8, 2017+0.2 mowas Dec 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2021+0.6 mowas Jul 15, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021+0.6 mowas Jul 15, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021+0.6 mowas Jul 15, 2021 |
| EB-4 | Sep 1, 2020+2.0 mowas Jul 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020+2.0 mowas Jul 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020+2.0 mowas Jul 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020+2.0 mowas Jul 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020+2.0 mowas Jul 1, 2020 |
| EB-5 | Jul 1, 2021+4.9 mowas Feb 1, 2021 | Jul 15, 2016+7.2 mowas Dec 8, 2015 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Nov 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | Mar 1, 2006+3.3 mowas Nov 22, 2005 | Jan 22, 2013 | Nov 8, 2016 |
| F2A | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| F2B | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 | May 15, 2008+5.0 mowas Dec 15, 2007 | Oct 8, 2012+0.2 mowas Oct 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| F3 | Sep 8, 2011 | Sep 8, 2011 | May 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2004+1.3 mowas Sep 22, 2004 | Sep 8, 2011 |
| F4 | Nov 1, 2006 | Jan 8, 2008 | Apr 8, 2001 | Jul 15, 2006+3.8 mowas Mar 22, 2006 | Jan 8, 2008 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2007 | Apr 22, 2015 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| F2A | Nov 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Oct 22, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Oct 22, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Oct 22, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Oct 22, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025+1.0 mowas Oct 22, 2025 |
| F2B | Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 8, 2017 | May 15, 2009 | Oct 1, 2013 | Mar 8, 2017 |
| F3 | Jul 22, 2012 | Jul 22, 2012 | Jul 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2005 | Jul 22, 2012 |
| F4 | Dec 15, 2006 | Mar 1, 2009 | Apr 30, 2001 | Jan 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the December 2025 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with November 2025, 29 final action dates moved forward: EB-1 India (Feb 15, 2022 to Mar 15, 2022), EB-1 China (Dec 22, 2022 to Jan 22, 2023), EB-2 India (Apr 1, 2013 to May 15, 2013), EB-2 China (Apr 1, 2021 to Jun 1, 2021), EB-2 Mexico (Dec 1, 2023 to Feb 1, 2024), EB-2 Philippines (Dec 1, 2023 to Feb 1, 2024), EB-2 Rest of World (Dec 1, 2023 to Feb 1, 2024), EB-3 India (Aug 22, 2013 to Sep 22, 2013), EB-3 China (Mar 1, 2021 to Apr 1, 2021), EB-3 Mexico (Apr 1, 2023 to Apr 15, 2023), EB-3 Philippines (Apr 1, 2023 to Apr 15, 2023), EB-3 Rest of World (Apr 1, 2023 to Apr 15, 2023), EB-3 Other Workers India (Aug 22, 2013 to Sep 22, 2013), EB-3 Other Workers China (Dec 1, 2017 to Dec 8, 2017), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Jul 15, 2021 to Aug 1, 2021), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Jul 15, 2021 to Aug 1, 2021), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Jul 15, 2021 to Aug 1, 2021), EB-4 India (Jul 1, 2020 to Sep 1, 2020), EB-4 China (Jul 1, 2020 to Sep 1, 2020), EB-4 Mexico (Jul 1, 2020 to Sep 1, 2020), EB-4 Philippines (Jul 1, 2020 to Sep 1, 2020), EB-4 Rest of World (Jul 1, 2020 to Sep 1, 2020), EB-5 India (Feb 1, 2021 to Jul 1, 2021), EB-5 China (Dec 8, 2015 to Jul 15, 2016), F1 Mexico (Nov 22, 2005 to Mar 1, 2006), F2B Mexico (Dec 15, 2007 to May 15, 2008), F2B Philippines (Oct 1, 2012 to Oct 8, 2012), F3 Philippines (Sep 22, 2004 to Nov 1, 2004), F4 Philippines (Mar 22, 2006 to Jul 15, 2006).
Did any category retrogress in December 2025?
No. No final action date moved back compared with November 2025.
Which chart did USCIS designate for December 2025?
For December 2025, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for both family-sponsored and employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, December 2025. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.