For those planning to immigrate to the United States — whether through family sponsorship, employment, or other categories — understanding the Visa Bulletin is essential.
The US Department of State releases the Visa Bulletin every month, providing updates on priority dates — the dates that determine when you can move forward in your visa process.
In this blog, Sadaat Student Consultant explains what the July to December 2025 Visa Bulletin means, how to read priority dates, and what action you should take now.
1. What Is the US Visa Bulletin?
Summary:
The Visa Bulletin is a monthly update by the U.S. Department of State that shows:
- Which green card applications can move forward
- The cut-off dates for different visa categories
- Whether your priority date is current
It’s especially important for applicants under:
- Family-sponsored categories (F1, F2A, F3, F4)
- Employment-based categories (EB-1 to EB-5)
2. What Are Priority Dates?
Your priority date is the date your petition was filed (Form I-130 or I-140).
You can move to the next step in your visa process only when your priority date becomes current, meaning it is earlier than the cut-off date shown in the monthly Visa Bulletin.
3. Visa Bulletin July–December 2025: Key Highlights
Summary (based on typical trends):
- F2A (spouses & children of green card holders): Still “Current” — meaning no wait time
- F4 (siblings of US citizens): Slow movement, 2008–2009 priority dates being processed
- EB-2 (advanced degree professionals): Limited movement for India and China
- EB-3 (skilled workers): Some retrogression expected mid-2025
- Diversity Visa 2025 winners: Must act quickly before the fiscal year closes Sept 30
👉 Note: Actual dates should be checked monthly. Sadaat Student Consultant provides free monthly Visa Bulletin updates for all clients.
4. How to Check If Your Date Is Current
Steps:
- Find your priority date on your USCIS receipt notice (Form I-797).
- Visit the official Visa Bulletin page.
- Compare your date with the cut-off date listed under your category and country.
- If your date is on or before the cut-off, it’s current, and you can proceed.
5. What to Do If Your Date Is Current
Take Action Immediately:
- File Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) if in the U.S.
- Submit documents to NVC if outside the U.S.
- Prepare for medical exams and interviews
- Stay updated — priority dates may move backward (“retrogress”)
👉 Sadaat Student Consultant offers full document support, interview preparation, and case tracking when your priority date becomes current.
6. How Sadaat Student Consultant Helps You
We help you:
- Understand your category and priority date
- Monitor monthly bulletins
- Prepare documents on time
- Avoid delays or denials
- Get interview-ready with our expert support
✅ Final Thoughts
The Visa Bulletin may look confusing, but it’s the key to unlocking your U.S. immigration timeline. Don’t risk missing your opportunity — let the professionals guide you.
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