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Monthly archive · 2025-10

Visa Bulletin October 2025: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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September 2025 → October 2025

What changed in October 2025

44 Final Action dates moved forward. Everything else held still.

EB-1 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffFeb 15, 2022

Dates before Feb 15, 2022 are current.

Dates for Filing: Apr 15, 2023 · +12 months

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EB-2 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffApr 1, 2013

Dates before Apr 1, 2013 are current. Was Jan 1, 2013.

Dates for Filing: Dec 1, 2013 · +10 months

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EB-3 India+3 months

Final Action cutoffAug 22, 2013

Dates before Aug 22, 2013 are current. Was May 22, 2013.

Dates for Filing: Aug 15, 2014 · +14 months

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-4All countriesUnavailable → Jul 1, 2020
  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesSep 1, 2022 → Feb 1, 2024
  • EB-5IndiaNov 15, 2019 → Feb 1, 2021
  • F2AMexicoFeb 1, 2022 → Feb 1, 2023
  • F2BMexicoApr 1, 2007 → Dec 15, 2007
  • EB-3 OWChinaMay 1, 2017 → Dec 1, 2017
  • F1MexicoApr 22, 2005 → Nov 22, 2005
  • F1PhilippinesJul 15, 2012 → Jan 22, 2013
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  • F2BPhilippinesMay 1, 2012 → Oct 1, 2012
  • F3PhilippinesMay 1, 2004 → Sep 22, 2004
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaJul 15, 2016 → Nov 8, 2016
  • EB-2ChinaDec 15, 2020 → Apr 1, 2021
  • EB-3 OWIndiaMay 22, 2013 → Aug 22, 2013
  • EB-2Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesSep 1, 2023 → Dec 1, 2023
  • EB-3ChinaDec 1, 2020 → Mar 1, 2021
  • F4PhilippinesJan 1, 2006 → Mar 22, 2006
  • F3MexicoFeb 1, 2001 → Apr 15, 2001
  • EB-3PhilippinesFeb 8, 2023 → Apr 1, 2023
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaOct 15, 2016 → Nov 22, 2016
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaAug 1, 2011 → Sep 8, 2011
  • EB-1ChinaNov 15, 2022 → Dec 22, 2022
  • F4MexicoMar 15, 2001 → Apr 8, 2001
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesJul 8, 2021 → Jul 15, 2021
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaJan 1, 2008 → Jan 8, 2008

Which chart? USCIS uses filing for employment and filing for family this month. Confirm at USCIS.

Final Action Dates

Final Action Dates

Employment · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2025-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentDec 22, 2022Feb 15, 2022CurrentCurrent
EB2 Dec 1, 2023Apr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2013Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
EB3 Apr 1, 2023Mar 1, 2021Aug 22, 2013Apr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023
EB3 Other Jul 15, 2021Dec 1, 2017Aug 22, 2013Jul 15, 2021Jul 15, 2021
EB4 Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
EB4 Religious UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
EB5 CurrentDec 8, 2015Feb 1, 2021CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Final Action Dates

Family · Final Action Dates

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Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2025-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016Nov 22, 2005Jan 22, 2013
F2A Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2024
F2B Nov 22, 2016Nov 22, 2016Nov 22, 2016Dec 15, 2007Oct 1, 2012
F3 Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011Sep 8, 2011Apr 15, 2001Sep 22, 2004
F4 Jan 8, 2008Jan 8, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Mar 22, 2006

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing
Dates for Filing

Employment · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2025-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentMay 15, 2023Apr 15, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB2 Jul 15, 2024Dec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2013Jul 15, 2024Jul 15, 2024
EB3 Jul 1, 2023Jan 1, 2022Aug 15, 2014Jul 1, 2023Jul 1, 2023
EB3 Other Dec 1, 2021Oct 1, 2018Aug 15, 2014Dec 1, 2021Dec 1, 2021
EB4 Feb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021Feb 15, 2021
EB4 Religious UnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailableUnavailable
EB5 CurrentJul 1, 2016Apr 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing

Family · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2025-10.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Oct 8, 2006Apr 22, 2015
F2A Sep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025Sep 22, 2025
F2B Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017Dec 15, 2008Oct 1, 2013
F3 Jul 22, 2012Jul 22, 2012Jul 22, 2012Jun 15, 2001Aug 1, 2005
F4 Mar 1, 2009Mar 1, 2009Dec 15, 2006Apr 30, 2001Jan 1, 2008

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Source record: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin. This is not legal advice.