March 2025 Visa Bulletin Summary-Key Updates & Predictions

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin delivers one of the most significant waves of forward movement we’ve seen in recent months — particularly across employment-based categories.

EB-2 and EB-3 worldwide categories surged forward by several months, EB-4 saw substantial advancement across all regions, and key employment classifications reopened or accelerated in ways that will directly impact thousands of applicants waiting to file or finalize their green card process.

While family-sponsored categories remained largely steady, employment-based applicants are seeing meaningful progress as USCIS continues aggressive visa number allocation mid–fiscal year.

This month’s bulletin signals strong allocation momentum and strategic forward movement in high-demand categories.

Family Sponsored Cases (Final Action Dates)

Category All Countries China India Mexico Philippines Movement Notes
F1 08NOV16 → 08NOV16 08NOV16 → 08NOV16 08NOV16 → 08NOV16 22DEC06 → 22DEC06 01MAR13 → 01MAR13 No movement in any region
F2A 01FEB24 → 01FEB24 01FEB24 → 01FEB24 01FEB24 → 01FEB24 01FEB23 → 01FEB23 01FEB24 → 01FEB24 No movement in any region
F2B 01DEC16 → 01DEC16 01DEC16 → 01DEC16 01DEC16 → 01DEC16 15FEB09 → 15FEB09 22DEC12 → 22DEC12 No movement in any region
F3 08SEP11 → 08SEP11 08SEP11 → 08SEP11 08SEP11 → 08SEP11 01MAY01 → 01MAY01 01MAR05 → 01MAR05 No movement in any region
F4 08JAN08 → 08JAN08 08JAN08 → 08JAN08 01NOV06 → 01NOV06 08APR01 → 08APR01 22JUL06 → 01SEP06 Philippines advanced 1 month and 10 days; all others remained unchanged

Family-Sponsored Cases (Dates For Filing)

Category All Countries China India Mexico Philippines Movement Notes
F1 01SEP17 → 01SEP17 01SEP17 → 01SEP17 01SEP17 → 01SEP17 01DEC07 → 01DEC07 22APR15 → 22APR15 No movement in any region
F2A 22JAN26 → 22FEB26 22JAN26 → 22FEB26 22JAN26 → 22FEB26 22JAN26 → 22FEB26 22JAN26 → 22FEB26 All regions advanced 1 month
F2B 15MAR17 → 15MAR17 15MAR17 → 15MAR17 15MAR17 → 15MAR17 15NOV09 → 15FEB10 01OCT13 → 01OCT13 No movement in any region
F3 22JUL12 → 22JUL12 22JUL12 → 22JUL12 22JUL12 → 22JUL12 01JUL01 → 01JUL01 01FEB06 → 01JUN06 Philippines advanced 4 months
F4 01MAR09 → 01MAR09 01MAR09 → 01MAR09 15DEC06 → 15DEC06 30APR01 → 30APR01 15JAN08 → 15JAN08 No movement in any region

Employment-Based Cases (Final Action Dates)

EB-5 Set Aside – High UnemploymentC → CC → CC → CC → CC → CRemain Current in all regions

Category All Countries China India Mexico Philippines Movement Notes
EB-1 C → C 01FEB23 → 01MAR23 01FEB23 → 01MAR23 C → C C → C China & India advanced 1 month; others unchanged
EB-2 01APR24 → 15OCT24 01SEP21 → 01SEP21 15JUL13 → 15SEP13 01APR24 → 15OCT24 01APR24 → 15OCT24 Worldwide/Mexico/Philippines advanced approx. 6.5 months; India advanced 2 months; China unchanged
EB-3 01JUN23 → 01OCT23 01MAY21 → 01MAY21 15NOV13 → 15NOV13 01JUN23 → 01OCT23 01JUN23 → 01AUG23 Worldwide & Mexico advanced 4 months; Philippines advanced 2 months; China & India unchanged
Other Workers 01SEP21 →  01NOV21 08DEC18 → 08DEC18 15NOV13 → 15NOV13 01SEP21 → 01NOV21 01SEP21 → 01NOV21 Worldwide/Mexico/Philippines advanced 2 months; China & India unchanged
EB-4 01JAN21 → 15JUL21 01JAN21 → 15JUL21 01JAN21 → 15JUL21 01JAN21 → 15JUL21 01JAN21 → 15JUL21 All regions advanced approx. 6.5 months
Certain Religious Workers U → 15JUL21 U → 15JUL21 U → 15JUL21 U → 15JUL21 U → 15JUL21 The category became available in all regions
EB-5 Unreserved C → C 15AUG16 → 15AUG16 01MAY22 → 01MAY22 C → C C → C No movement in any region
EB-5 Set Asides – Rural C → C C → C C → C C → C C → C Remain current in all regions
EB-5 Set Aside – Infrastructure C → C C → C C → C C → C C → C Remain Current in all regions

Employment-Based Cases (Dates For Filing)

Category All Countries China India Mexico Philippines Movement Notes
EB-1 C → C 01AUG23 → 01DEC23 01AUG23 → 01DEC23 C → C C → C China & India advanced 1 month; others unchanged
EB-2 15OCT24 → C 01JAN22 → 01JAN22 01DEC13 → 01NOV14 15OCT24 → C 15OCT24 → C Worldwide/Mexico/Philippines became Current; India advanced 11 months; China unchanged
EB-3 01OCT23 → 15JAN24 01JAN22 → 01JAN22 15AUG14 → 15AUG14 01OCT23 → 15JAN24 01OCT23 → 15JAN24 Worldwide/Mexico/Philippines advanced 3 months 15 days; China & India unchanged
Other Workers 01DEC21 → 22JUN22 01OCT19 → 01OCT19 15AUG14 → 15AUG14 01DEC21 → 22JUN22 01DEC21 → 22JUN22 Worldwide/Mexico/Philippines advanced approx. 6 months 22 days; China & India unchanged
EB-4 15MAR21 → 01JAN23 15MAR21 → 01JAN23 15MAR21 → 01JAN23 15MAR21 → 01JAN23 15MAR21 → 01JAN23 All regions advanced approx. 21 months 17 days
Certain Religious Workers U → 01JAN23 U → 01JAN23 U → 01JAN23 U → 01JAN23 U → 01JAN23 The category became available in all regions
EB-5 Unreserved C → C 22AUG16 → 01OCT16 01MAY24 → 01MAY24 C → C C → C China advanced approx. 1 month 9 days; others unchanged
EB-5 Set Aside – Rural C → C C → C C → C C → C C → C Remain Current in all regions
EB-5 Set Aside – High Unemployment C → C C → C C → C C → C C → C Remain Current in all regions
EB-5 Set Aside – Infrastructure C → C C → C C → C C → C C → C Remain Current in all regions

Key Takeaways

Family-Sponsored

  • Most family-sponsored categories remained unchanged in both Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing.
  • F4 Philippines (Final Action Date) advanced by 1 month and 10 days, marking the only movement in Final Action Dates.
  • In Dates for Filing:
    • F2A advanced by 1 month across all regions.
    • F3 Philippines advanced by 4 months, indicating moderate filing flexibility.
  • Demand continues to remain steady, with no major regressions reported.

Employment-Based

  • EB-1 (Final Action Date) advanced by 1 month for both China and India.
  • EB-2 (Final Action Date) saw a substantial advancement worldwide (approximately 6.5 months) and 2 months for India.
  • EB-3 (Final Action Date) advanced by 4 months worldwide and 2 months for the Philippines.
  • EB-4 and Certain Religious Workers experienced significant forward movement with availability restoration.
  • In Dates for Filing:
    • EB-2 became Current for Worldwide, Mexico, and the Philippines.
    • EB-4 advanced significantly across all regions.
    • Most EB-5 Set-Aside categories remain Current.

Overall, employment-based categories show stronger momentum compared to family-based categories this month.

April 2026 Visa Bulletin Predictions :

Read the Upcoming  visa bulletin prediction 2026  :

Family-Based

  • Expect continued stability with minor incremental movement, measured in weeks rather than months.
  • F4 Philippines may continue modest forward movement.
  • No major regressions are expected at this stage.

Employment-Based

  • EB-1 China and India may see continued slow and controlled advancement.
  • EB-2 Worldwide may stabilize following significant movement in March.
  • EB-3 Worldwide could experience smaller incremental progress.
  • EB-4 movement may slow after substantial recent advancement.
  • EB-5 Set-Aside categories are likely to remain Current.

As the fiscal year reaches its midpoint, visa number allocation is expected to become more selective and conservative.

If you have questions about immigration-related issues, file for a new visa or seek specific advice. Ask us now!

Published On: February 20th, 2026 / Categories: Green Card updates, News & Updates /

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