Good news for anyone planning to apply for a U.S. Green Card! USCIS has just shared the Visa Bulletin Filing Dates for June 2025. This could be your chance to send in Form I-485, which is the application to change your status and become a permanent U.S. resident.
No matter if you’re a skilled worker, a relative waiting for family sponsorship, or someone from a country with long wait times like India or the Philippines, this update is important for you.
What Changed?
Each month, USCIS shares a Visa Bulletin to let people know when they can apply to adjust their status if they’re already in the U.S. on a temporary visa. For June 2025, USCIS will use the “Dates for Filing” chart for both family-based and job-based applications.
This update lets thousands of immigrants apply for their Green Cards sooner than they thought they could.
Who Does This Help?
- Family-based visa applicants: This includes categories like F1, F2A, F2B, F3, and F4.
- Work-based visa applicants: This covers categories like EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and some EB-5 options.
- People with approved immigrant visa petitions: This mainly includes those with Form I-130 or I-140 who have been waiting for their priority date to be current.
Great News For:
- Spouses and children of green card holders in the F2A group: The waiting dates are now current for everyone around the world!
- People applying for EB-2 and EB-3 visas from countries like Mexico, the Philippines, and most other regions can now submit their applications.
How to Check If You’re Eligible to File in June 2025:
- Know your visa group — examples include F1 or EB-2.
- Find your birth country on the Visa Bulletin chart.
- Look at the ‘Dates for Filing’ chart to see when you can apply.
- You can file Form I-485 in June if your priority date is before the date shown.
- If your date hasn’t come up, check future bulletins for updates.
- Your priority date is usually when USCIS got your petition or when your labor certification was approved.
Why This News Is Important:
Form I-485 is your path to becoming a permanent resident in the U.S., but you can’t file it until your priority date is current. The June 2025 update is a big step forward — it gives many applicants stuck in long waits a real shot to move ahead. If you qualify to file now, here’s what that could mean for you:
- Secure your spot now.
- Get permission to work and travel while your green card is processed.
- Begin your journey toward getting a Green Card.
- June 2025 Highlights at a Glance