December 2025 Visa Bulletin advances green card dates for Indian professionals
The U.S. Visa Bulletin for December 2025 brings positive news for Indian professionals seeking employment-based green cards. The bulletin shows progress in several categories, with cut-off dates moving forward. Applicants are advised to ensure their paperwork is ready for the green card process if their priority dates are current.
The EB-1 category for Indian nationals has advanced significantly to a cut-off date of 15 March 2022. This category is for priority workers, including those with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives and managers. Applicants should check their priority dates against this new cut-off date.
The EB-2 category, for professionals holding advanced degrees or individuals with exceptional ability, has moved to a cut-off date of 15 May 2013. Similarly, the EB-3 category, for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers, has reached a cut-off date of 22 September 2013. While these advancements are positive, waiting times remain substantial for many applicants.
The progress in the Visa Bulletin is a step forward for Indian professionals seeking employment-based green cards. However, applicants must still meet all other eligibility criteria, and waiting times remain substantial. Those with current priority dates should ensure their paperwork is in order to proceed with the green card process. Family-sponsored categories for Indians, however, have seen no forward movement in December 2025.
