The March 2025 visa bulletin has been released by the Department of State and our team at Garvish Immigration Law Group has once again summarized the important changes and noteworthy items.  

USCIS’ determination for this month on which chart to use for determining when to file for adjustment of status remains the same. Applicants in employment- based preference categories will use the Final Action Dates chart and family-sponsored preference categories will continue to use the Dates for Filing chart. 

Employment-based preference categories:

The Final Action Dates chart under the employment-based preference category shows some progress in EB2, EB3, and EB3 Other Workers categories.  Please click here to see the summary for Employment- based preference categories for the March 2024 visa bulletin under the Final Action Dates Chart.

However, a noteworthy change displays retrogressions for all countries in the EB-4 and EB-4 Certain Religious Workers due to high demand. Last month, applicants in this category priority date was January 01, 2021. The March visa bulletin now displays a priority date of August 1, 2019, displaying seventeen months of retrogression. Applicants in these categories have encountered a significant setback. 

Dates for Filing progress remain consistent from the previous visa bulletin.

Family-sponsored preference categories:

Dates for Filing progress remain consistent from the previous visa bulletin.

Final Action Dates charts also remain consistent from the previous visa bulletin with progress only shown in categories F3 Philippines and F4 Philippines. The F3 Philippines category displays 2 months of progress from November 08, 2002 to January 22, 2003. A 5 months of forward movement is shown for F4 Philippines from May 1, 2004 to October 15, 2004. 

Whether you’re in the process of applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad or seeking adjustment of status to permanent residence within the United States, staying informed about these updates is crucial. Don’t miss out on the latest developments that may impact your immigration journey. Schedule a consultation with one of our immigration attorneys to begin your journey today.

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Natalia Muñoz is an Associate Attorney at Garvish Immigration Law Group. She was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia where she earned a law degree from Universidad de Los Andes followed by a specialization in Foreign Relations and Negotiation at the same University. She later moved to the U.S. to pursue her graduate studies in law in Boston University. After graduating she moved to Miami where she worked as an international tax and corporate attorney advising foreign investors for over 15 years.