The US Department of State released the Visa Bulletin for April 2025, which brings in major changes in order to address the backlog and create opportunities for Indian families seeking Green Card status. This change has attracted much attention, especially with regards to mostly employment-based (EB) visa categories with major advancements.
Major Overhaul in Family Sponsored Visa Category
The April 2025 Visa Bulletin shows some key updates for Indian families seeking Green Cards through family-sponsored immigration. Probably the most considerable change is the advancement of priority dates for Indian nationals under Family First Preference (F1) for unmarried children of US citizens. This category has always had lengthy backlog times, but the latest bulletin brings in improvements that may substantially shorten the wait times for applicants.
Further advances have been witnessed in other family-sponsored categories for Family Second Preference (F2A), involving spouses and minor children of permanent residents. This new adjustment is intended to help speedy processing for families wishing to get all their loved ones in the USA.
EB Visa Categories: BIG Boost For Indian Applicants
The April 2025 Visa Bulletin has now become a life-saving boost for Indian applicants in Employment-Based (EB) visa categories. The EB-2 and EB-3 categories, which concern skilled workers, professionals, and other workers, have seen improvements for Indian applicants in the AB-2 category, thereby advancing these applicants’ cases toward permanent residency. Whereas the EB-3, an intermediate category for skilled workers and professionals, has begun to gain momentum toward acceleration in processing for eligible Indian nationals.
This movement is considered a major boister where Indian applicants, in history, faced extended periods with high demand for Green Cards. Therefore, these new amendments have generated hope for many who have been waiting for years to get permanent residency in the US.
What This Means For Indian Families and Professionals
Improvement in the April 2025 Visa Bulletin clearly is a refreshing beginning toward tackling the backlog for Indian families and professionals. Though these changes would not push to eliminate the wait-time altogether, still, a firm noticeable shift in schedule will be seen for many applicants. Indian families and professionals should keep a close eye on these updates and perhaps consult immigration consultants to better understand how these changes will impact their own cases.
Concluding Remarks
The April 2025 visa bulletin comes as a ray of hope for Indian nationals intending to apply for Green Cards pertaining to significant changes in both family-sponsored and employment-based categories. These changes provide a faster avenue for permanent residency for many individuals and families who have had to endure long waiting times in queues. As things evolve, the applicants are encouraged to hence be vigilant for updates and future developments.