The U.S. State Division has introduced the retrogression of ultimate motion dates for the EB-2 class — a significant immigration pathway for expert employees — affecting candidates from nations outdoors China and India, together with the Caribbean.
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Based on the August 2025 Visa Bulletin, EB-2 candidates beneath “All Chargeability Areas Besides These Listed” now face a precedence date of September 1, 2023, a step backward from the newer dates listed in earlier months. The bulletin warns that the annual restrict for this class is more likely to be reached in August, which might render the class briefly unavailable till the following fiscal yr begins in October.
Different employment-based classes are additionally approaching their caps. The EB-3 and “Different Staff” classifications stay open however face potential retrogression or unavailability in September, relying on visa utilization. These classes embody professionals, expert trades, and unskilled employees, lots of whom come from Caribbean and Latin American nations.
In the meantime, the EB-5 investor visa class for China and India has seen developments resulting from slower-than-expected demand. Nevertheless, the State Division warns that if demand picks up, these classes might additionally shut earlier than the top of the fiscal yr.
Candidates are suggested to examine their precedence dates and submit required paperwork as quickly as potential to keep away from being locked out by a sudden cutoff.
