Visa Bulletin for March 2025
Data as of · Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin · Sources checked
All priority date cutoffs in the March 2025 Visa Bulletin, for employment-based and family-sponsored categories and each chargeability country. Green and red notes show the change from February 2025: 13 final action dates advanced and 5 retrogressed. The biggest moves were F4 Philippines (+5.5 months), F3 Philippines (+2.5 months), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (+1.8 months).
USCIS filing chart for March 2025 (adjustment of status in the U.S.)
- Family-sponsored: use Dates for Filing
- Employment-based: use Final Action Dates
Source: USCIS, March 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 | Feb 1, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-2 | Dec 1, 2012+1.5 mowas Oct 15, 2012 | May 8, 2020+0.5 mowas Apr 22, 2020 | May 15, 2023+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 2023 | May 15, 2023+1.4 mowas Apr 1, 2023 |
| EB-3 | Feb 1, 2013+1.6 mowas Dec 15, 2012 | Aug 1, 2020+1.0 mowas Jul 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | Feb 1, 2013+1.6 mowas Dec 15, 2012 | Jan 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2021+1.8 mowas Dec 8, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021+1.2 mowas Dec 8, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021+1.8 mowas Dec 8, 2020 |
| EB-4 | Aug 1, 2019−17.0 mowas Jan 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2019−17.0 mowas Jan 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2019−17.0 mowas Jan 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2019−17.0 mowas Jan 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2019−17.0 mowas Jan 1, 2021 |
| EB-5 | Jan 1, 2022 | Jul 15, 2016 | Current | Current | Current |
Employment-based: Dates for Filing
Family-sponsored: Final Action Dates
| Category | India | China | Mexico | Philippines | All other countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Nov 22, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015 | Nov 22, 2004 | Mar 8, 2012 | Nov 22, 2015 |
| F2A | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 | May 15, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| F2B | May 22, 2016 | May 22, 2016 | Jul 1, 2005 | Oct 22, 2011 | May 22, 2016 |
| F3 | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 | Nov 22, 2000 | Jan 22, 2003+2.5 mowas Nov 8, 2002 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| F4 | Apr 8, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2001 | Oct 15, 2004+5.5 mowas May 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2007 |
Family-sponsored: Dates for Filing
FAQ
Which categories advanced in the March 2025 Visa Bulletin?
Compared with February 2025, 13 final action dates moved forward: EB-2 India (Oct 15, 2012 to Dec 1, 2012), EB-2 China (Apr 22, 2020 to May 8, 2020), EB-2 Mexico (Apr 1, 2023 to May 15, 2023), EB-2 Philippines (Apr 1, 2023 to May 15, 2023), EB-2 Rest of World (Apr 1, 2023 to May 15, 2023), EB-3 India (Dec 15, 2012 to Feb 1, 2013), EB-3 China (Jul 1, 2020 to Aug 1, 2020), EB-3 Other Workers India (Dec 15, 2012 to Feb 1, 2013), EB-3 Other Workers Mexico (Dec 8, 2020 to Feb 1, 2021), EB-3 Other Workers Philippines (Dec 8, 2020 to Jan 15, 2021), EB-3 Other Workers Rest of World (Dec 8, 2020 to Feb 1, 2021), F3 Philippines (Nov 8, 2002 to Jan 22, 2003), F4 Philippines (May 1, 2004 to Oct 15, 2004).
Did any category retrogress in March 2025?
Yes. 5 final action dates moved back compared with February 2025: EB-4 India (Jan 1, 2021 to Aug 1, 2019), EB-4 China (Jan 1, 2021 to Aug 1, 2019), EB-4 Mexico (Jan 1, 2021 to Aug 1, 2019), EB-4 Philippines (Jan 1, 2021 to Aug 1, 2019), EB-4 Rest of World (Jan 1, 2021 to Aug 1, 2019).
Which chart did USCIS designate for March 2025?
For March 2025, USCIS designated the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored applicants and the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based applicants for adjustment of status applications.
Source: U.S. Department of State, Visa Bulletin, March 2025. Check the official bulletin and the USCIS filing chart before you act.