US Visa Bulletin August 2025

Minh Lê
21/07/2025
U.S. Immigration News

The US State Department has just announced the August 2025 Visa Bulletin with the latest updates on final action dates and filing dates for immigration categories. Join Newland USA in analyzing this month’s Visa Bulletin in detail to capture the latest immigration information.

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1. Overview of August 2025 Visa Bulletin

Compared to the previous month, the August 2025 Visa Bulletin shows virtually no changes for most immigration categories. This Visa Bulletin includes two important types of dates: Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing Visa Applications, helping applicants accurately predict when they can proceed with necessary procedures.

2. Employment-Based Immigration Categories

2.1. Employment-Based Final Action Dates


Employment Category	All Countries	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
EB-1	C	11/15/2022	02/15/2022	C	C
EB-2	09/01/2023	12/15/2020	01/01/2013	10/15/2023	10/15/2023
EB-3	04/01/2023	12/01/2020	05/22/2013	04/01/2023	02/08/2023
Other Workers	07/08/2021	05/01/2017	05/22/2013	07/08/2021	07/08/2021
EB-4	U	U	U	U	U
EB-5	C	12/08/2015	10/15/2019	C	C

Estimated waiting times for filing applications by category:

EB-1 Category: No waiting required

EB-2 Category: Waiting time approximately 1 year 10 months, reduced by 2 weeks compared to July 2025

EB-3 Skilled Workers/Professionals: Waiting time approximately 1 year 4 months, unchanged from July 2025

EB-3 Other Workers: Waiting time approximately 4 years, unchanged from July 2025

EB-4 Category: No visas available

EB-5 Category: No waiting required

2.2. Employment-Based Filing Dates


Employment Category	All Countries	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
EB-1	C	01/01/2023	04/15/2022	C	C
EB-2	11/15/2023	01/01/2021	02/01/2013	11/15/2023	11/15/2023
EB-3	05/01/2023	12/22/2020	06/08/2013	05/01/2023	05/01/2023
Other Workers	07/22/2021	01/01/2018	06/08/2013	07/22/2021	07/22/2021
EB-4	02/01/2021	02/01/2021	02/01/2021	02/01/2021	02/01/2021
EB-5	C	10/01/2016	04/01/2022	C	C

Estimated waiting times for filing applications by category:

EB-1 Category: No waiting required

EB-2 Category: Waiting time approximately 1 year 8 months, unchanged from July 2025

EB-3 Skilled Workers/Professionals: Waiting time approximately 2 years 2 months, unchanged from July 2025

EB-3 Other Workers: Waiting time approximately 4 years, unchanged from July 2025

EB-4 Category: Waiting time approximately 4 years 5 months, unchanged from July 2025

EB-5 Category: No waiting required

3. Family-Sponsored Categories – Detailed Analysis

3.1. Final Action Dates


Family Category	All Areas	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
F1	07/15/2016	07/15/2016	07/15/2016	04/22/2005	07/15/2012
F2A	09/01/2022	09/01/2022	09/01/2022	02/01/2022	09/01/2022
F2B	10/15/2016	10/15/2016	10/15/2016	01/01/2007	04/15/2012
F3	08/01/2011	08/01/2011	08/01/2011	02/01/2001	12/01/2003
F4	01/01/2008	01/01/2008	11/01/2006	03/15/2001	01/01/2006

According to the current Visa Bulletin, waiting times for family-sponsored categories range from 2 years 10 months to 17 years 6 months. The F2A category for spouses and unmarried minor children of permanent residents has the shortest waiting time, while the F4 category (siblings of US citizens) requires the longest waiting period.

3.2. Filing Dates


Family Category	All Areas	China	India	Mexico	Philippines
F1	09/01/2017	09/01/2017	09/01/2017	06/01/2006	04/22/2015
F2A	04/01/2025	04/01/2025	04/01/2025	04/01/2025	04/01/2025
F2B	01/01/2017	01/01/2017	01/01/2017	04/01/2008	10/01/2013
F3	07/22/2012	07/22/2012	07/22/2012	06/15/2001	12/01/2004
F4	01/01/2009	01/01/2009	12/01/2006	04/30/2001	01/01/2008

A notable point in the August Visa Bulletin is that the F2A category has a filing date approaching the current time (only 3 months waiting), showing rapid processing speed for this group of applicants.

4. Notable Changes

Compared to the July 2025 Visa Bulletin, August recorded some minor adjustments:

F2A category increased by 1 month in filing date waiting time
F4 category increased by approximately 4 months in filing date waiting time
EB-2 category decreased by 2 weeks in final action date waiting time
Other categories remained unchanged from July 2025

5. Conclusion

The August 2025 Visa Bulletin shows stability in the application processing timeline. Accurately understanding information from the August 2025 Visa Bulletin will help applicants develop effective immigration strategies and save time.

For detailed consultation on US immigration visa pathways, please contact Newland USA’s expert team immediately at hotline 0785591988 or email: newsletter@newlandusa.asia for the best support on your journey to realize your American dream.

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1. Overview of August 2025 Visa Bulletin