The August 2025 Visa Bulletin has been released, outlining the latest Adjustment of Status (AOS) filing dates for foreign nationals pursuing permanent residency in the United States. This monthly update is essential for individuals with family-sponsored or employment-based preference petitions to determine when they may submit Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status).
As a legacy immigration firm headquartered in Dallas, Ahluwalia Law Offices encourages applicants to review these dates carefully to ensure compliance with USCIS filing guidelines.
Understanding the Process: When Can You File Form I-485?
If you are currently residing in the United States and seeking to adjust your status to that of a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you can only file Form I-485 when:
- Your priority date is current in the Visa Bulletin, or
- The Dates for Filing chart indicates your date is eligible.
Priority Date:
This is generally the date when USCIS received your employer or family member’s immigrant visa petition. If your case required a labor certification, your priority date is the date the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) accepted the labor certification application.
August 2025 Family-Sponsored Adjustment of Status Filing Dates
| Family Category | All Chargeability Areas (Except Listed) | China Mainland Born | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 (Unmarried Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens) | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01JUN06 | 22APR15 |
| F2A (Spouses/Children of Permanent Residents) | 01APR25 | 01APR25 | 01APR25 | 01APR25 | 01APR25 |
| F2B (Unmarried Adult Children of Permanent Residents) | 01JAN17 | 01JAN17 | 01JAN17 | 01APR08 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 (Married Sons/Daughters of U.S. Citizens) | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 15JUN01 | 01DEC04 |
| F4 (Siblings of U.S. Citizens) | 01JAN09 | 01JAN09 | 01DEC06 | 30APR01 | 01JAN08 |
August 2025 Employment-Based Final Action Dates
| Employment Category | All Chargeability Areas (Except Listed) | China Mainland Born | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 (Priority Workers) | C | 15NOV22 | 15FEB22 | C | C |
| EB-2 (Advanced Degree Professionals) | 01SEP23 | 15DEC20 | 01JAN13 | 01SEP23 | 01SEP23 |
| EB-3 (Skilled Workers and Professionals) | 01APR23 | 01DEC20 | 22MAY13 | 01APR23 | 08FEB23 |
| Other Workers | 08JUL21 | 01MAY17 | 22MAY13 | 08JUL21 | 08JUL21 |
| EB-4 & Certain Religious Workers | U | U | U | U | U |
| EB-5 Unreserved (Direct Investors & Regional Center) | C | 08DEC15 | 15NOV19 | C | C |
| EB-5 Rural/High Unemployment/Infrastructure Set-Asides | C | C | C | C | C |
Legend:
- C = Current (You may file immediately)
- U = Unauthorized (No visa numbers available)
Why Two Charts?
Since 2015, the Visa Bulletin includes two charts for each visa category:
- Dates for Filing Applications – Earliest date you may submit Form I-485
- Final Action Dates – Date when visas are actually issued
USCIS determines monthly which chart applicants should follow. For August 2025, the “Dates for Filing” chart is applicable for family-sponsored cases, while the Final Action Dates chart applies for employment-based filings.
If you are unsure of your priority date, filing eligibility, or next steps in the Adjustment of Status process, consult with a licensed immigration attorney.
The August 2025 Visa Bulletin reflects ongoing efforts by the USCIS and the Department of State to streamline the green card process and maximize annual visa allocations, as outlined in the White House report Modernizing and Streamlining Our Legal Immigration System for the 21st Century.
Staying proactive is key—review your category’s filing date and begin preparing your application now if you are eligible.
For personalized legal guidance, schedule a consultation with Ahluwalia Law Offices, PC. We represent clients nationwide from our offices in Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, Texas.
