The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published the “When to File Your Adjustment of Status” chart for June 2025, providing essential guidance for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency. This update helps determine whether applicants in both family-sponsored and employment-based visa categories can proceed with Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
This filing chart, used alongside the monthly Visa Bulletin issued by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), clarifies when applicants can submit their adjustment of status applications based on their visa category and priority date.
Key Takeaways from the June 2025 USCIS Filing Chart
Family-Sponsored Preferences:
For June 2025, USCIS instructs applicants to use the Dates for Filing chart published by the DOS. This means individuals must check their priority date against the earlier “filing” date (not the final action date) for their visa category and country of chargeability.
This approach can allow eligible foreign nationals to file earlier than they would under final action dates, ensuring faster entry into the adjustment of status pipeline and quicker access to ancillary benefits like employment authorization (EAD) and advance parole (AP).
Employment-Based Preferences:
For employment-based categories, USCIS has confirmed that applicants should use the Final Action Dates chart for June 2025. This requires a stricter priority date cutoff—only applicants whose priority dates are current under the final action date chart can submit their I-485.
This is significant for high-demand categories like EB-2 and EB-3 for Indian and Chinese nationals, who often experience lengthy wait times. Foreign nationals and employers should consult with legal counsel to verify eligibility and time filings accordingly.
Why This Matters
Timely and strategic filing of the adjustment of status application is critical. Filing when eligible can help applicants secure work permits and travel documents while they await green card adjudication. Furthermore, changes in filing chart usage can accelerate or delay access to these benefits depending on visa bulletin movements.
Tips for Applicants
- Monitor Visa Bulletin Monthly: Priority date movement can shift significantly from month to month. Visit the USCIS Visa Bulletin page regularly.
- Consult Your Attorney: Because each case has unique facts—especially in cross-chargeability, country-specific caps, or employment transitions—legal guidance is essential.
- Prepare Supporting Evidence Early: Even if your filing date is not current, gathering documentation in advance ensures swift submission once eligible.
At Ahluwalia Law Offices, we assist clients across all stages of the adjustment of status process—whether family-based or employment-based. Our firm closely monitors USCIS and DOS updates to ensure your applications are filed at the right time with complete, compliant documentation.
For questions about your priority date or eligibility to file under the June 2025 bulletin, contact our office for a personalized consultation.
