February 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin: Positive Shifts for India in Employment-Based Green Cards
The U.S. Department of State's February 2025 Visa Bulletin has introduced promising updates for those seeking employment-based green cards. The changes reflect modest advancements in the dates for specific categories, particularly for applicants from India, while family-sponsored visa categories remain unaffected.
One of the notable improvements comes in the employment-based second preference (EB-2) and third preference (EB-3) categories, especially for applicants from India and China. In February 2025, the EB-2 category for India sees a two-week forward movement, now advancing to October 15, 2012, which is a welcome change for many who have been waiting in the backlog. Similarly, EB-3 professionals and skilled workers for India will move forward by two weeks, reaching a final action date of December 15, 2012. These advances provide hope to applicants who have been waiting for several years for their green card applications to progress.
Also Read:- Sol Campbell Takes a Cheeky Jab at Tottenham in Hilarious New Advert
- RedNote App Gains Popularity Among US Users as TikTok Ban Looms
China also experiences improvements in its EB-3 category, with a one-month advancement in the final action date, now set to July 1, 2020. However, not all categories have seen progress. For instance, the EB-1 category, which includes priority workers such as multinational executives and individuals with extraordinary abilities, remains unchanged for India and China.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that in February, they will honor the final action dates as outlined in the Visa Bulletin. This means that foreign nationals with priority dates earlier than the final action dates listed in the bulletin will be eligible to file their employment-based adjustment of status applications.
While the February 2025 Visa Bulletin provides positive news for employment-based green card seekers, the family-sponsored green card categories remain at a standstill for the time being. The lack of movement in the family categories has raised concerns, as millions of applicants continue to wait for their turn.
Overall, while the advancements in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories are certainly encouraging for many hopeful applicants from India and China, the backlog remains a significant challenge. As USCIS continues to work through the increasing demand for green cards, these changes offer a glimmer of hope to those who have been waiting for years.
Read More:
0 Comments