The March 2025 Visa Bulletin is now available, providing critical updates for employment-based immigration. This month’s bulletin reflects minor advancements in certain employment-based categories. Additionally, USCIS continues to use Final Action Dates for adjustment of status applications. Below, we analyze the movement in Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing, highlight key takeaways, and discuss the implications for applicants.

Final Action Dates Movement: February 2025 to March 2025

Category	Chargeability Area	February 2025	March 2025	Change
EB-1	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	Current (C)	Current (C)	No change
	China	08NOV22	08NOV22	No change
	India	01FEB22	01FEB22	No change
EB-2	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	01APR23	15MAY23	Minor forward movement
	China	22APR20	08MAY20	Minor forward movement
	India	15OCT12	01DEC12	Minor forward movement
EB-3	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	01DEC22	01DEC22	No change
	China	01JUL20	01AUG20	Minor forward movement
	India	01JAN13	01FEB13	Minor forward movement
Other Workers EB-3	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	08DEC20	01FEB21	Minor forward movement
	China	01JAN17	01JAN17	No change
	India	01JAN13	01FEB13	Minor forward movement
EB-5	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	Current (C)	Current (C)	No change
	China	15JUL16	15JUL16	No change
	India	01JAN22	01JAN22	No change

Dates for Filing Movement: February 2025 to March 2025

Category	Chargeability Area	February 2025	March 2025	Change
EB-1	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	Current (C)	Current (C)	No change
	China	01JAN23	01JAN23	No change
	India	15APR22	15APR22	No change
EB-2	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	01AUG23	01AUG23)	No change
	China	01OCT20	01OCT20	No change
	India	01JAN13	01JAN13	No change
EB-3	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	01MAR23	01MAR23	No change
	China	15NOV20	15NOV20	No change
	India	08JUN13	08JUN13	No change
Other Workers EB-3	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	22MAY21	22MAY21	No change
	China	01JAN18	01JAN18	No change
	India	01JUN13	01JUN13	No change
EB-5	All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed	Current (C)	Current (C)	No change
	China	01OCT16	01OCT16	No change
	India	01APR22	01APR22	No change

Key Takeaways from the March 2025 Visa Bulletin

• Continued Use of Final Action Dates for Adjustment of Status

• USCIS continues to use Final Action Dates for filing employment-based adjustment of status applications. This means applicants whose priority dates are current under this chart can proceed with their applications.

• Minor Forward Movement in EB-2 and EB-3 for India and China

• EB-2 for India advanced slightly from 15OCT12 to 01DEC12, and EB-3 from 01JAN13 to 01FEB13.

• EB-2 for China moved from 22APR20 to 08MAY20, while EB-3 shifted from 01JUL20 to 01AUG20.

• These incremental advancements indicate continued demand in these backlogged categories.

• EB-5 Set-Asides Remain Current

• EB-5 set-aside categories for Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure investments remain Current (C).

• However, given increasing I-526E petition approvals, applicants should watch for potential changes in future bulletins.

What This Means for Applicants

• Indian and Chinese Applicants Should Remain Cautious

• The small movements in EB-2 and EB-3 for India and China indicate slow but steady progress.

• Given the historical trend of retrogressions in the second half of the fiscal year, applicants should stay prepared for potential setbacks.

• EB-5 Remains Favorable

• Those considering EB-5 investments, especially in set-aside categories, should take advantage of the current situation before any new restrictions arise.