The Department of State has published the June 2025 Visa Bulletin, providing updated Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates for employment-based immigrant visa categories and green card applicants. While Final Action Dates control when applicants can receive a green card, the Dates for Filing chart helps the National Visa Center (NVC) determine when immigrant visa applicants outside the United States should begin assembling and submitting documentation for consular processing. If you are physically present in the United States and eligible to file Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), then the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that applicants must use the “Final Action Dates” chart for employment-based adjustment of status filings in June.

Below is a summary of the relevant Final Action Dates for the first, second, and third employment-based preference categories:

Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1)

Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2)

Employment-Based Third Preference (EB-3)

What This Means for Green Card Applicants

If your priority date is earlier than the Final Action Date listed for your category and country of chargeability, then you may be eligible to file Form I-485 in June 2025, if you meet all other adjustment of status requirements. Your priority date is generally the date you (if self-petition) or your employer filed Form I-140 or the date your labor certification was filed with the Department of Labor (if applicable).

For applicants pursuing consular processing abroad, the Dates for Filing chart signals when the National Visa Center (NVC) may contact you to begin preparing for your immigrant visa interview. You can expect to receive an Immigrant Visa Fee bill to begin the process.

Get Help Navigating the Visa Bulletin

The monthly Visa Bulletin, published by the U.S. Department of State in coordination with USCIS, plays a critical role in green card processing. Because cutoff dates can fluctuate month-to-month and vary significantly by country, it is important to consult with an experienced immigration attorney to evaluate your eligibility and filing strategy.

Our firm guides employers and professionals through every stage of the employment-based green card process—from PERM and I-140 to Form I-485 and consular processing. We track the dates for our clients and will contact you when you become eligible to submit your I-485 application.

If you need help understanding how the June 2025 Visa Bulletin affects your case or are exploring employment-based green card options, our firm is here to help. With visa backlogs in many categories, securing an early priority date is critical for most clients. Contact us today to schedule a consultation or free evaluation: contact@niwus.com.