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As the fiscal year winds down, the September Visa Bulletin is set for only minor shifts. EB-1 and EB-2 for India and China inch forward (if at all), EB-3 brings a few consolation prizes, EB-4 stays frozen, and family categories mostly hold their ground. Here's what to watch for as summer ends and the new visa year looms.

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The July 2025 Visa Bulletin brings minimal movement in EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, with India largely stalled. EB-5 remains retrogressed for China and India, while EB-4 stays unavailable. Family-based categories hold steady. Expect cautious movement as the fiscal year winds down.

The April 2025 Visa Bulletin shows mixed movements: modest progress in EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, but major retrogression in EB-5 for China and India. Family-based categories see slow but steady advancements. EB-4 remains unavailable until FY2026. Expect potential EB-2/EB-3 slowdowns ahead due to high demand.

The April 2025 Visa Bulletin will likely see small advancements in EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 for India and China, while some categories might face retrogression due to high demand. EB-4 could become unavailable, and family-based visa movement will be minimal, except for slight progress in the Philippines' F3 and F4 categories. With fewer employment-based visas in FY 2025, overall movement will be slow and cautious.