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U.S. Visa Caps Reached: EB-1 and EB-2 Paused

9/12/2025

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The U.S. State Department confirmed the EB-1 immigrant visa cap for fiscal year 2025 has been reached, pausing new issuances until October 1, 2025.
Pending adjustment of status applications are also on hold until the new fiscal year.
The EB-1 visa serves highly skilled individuals in science, arts, and business.
The EB-2 visa cap has also been reached, reflecting increased demand for employment-based visas.
All immigrant visas in EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and Other Workers categories are fully issued for FY 2025.

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Story summary

The U.S. State Department confirmed the EB-1 immigrant visa cap for fiscal year 2025 has been reached, pausing new issuances until October 1, 2025.
Pending adjustment of status applications are also on hold until the new fiscal year.
The EB-1 visa serves highly skilled individuals in science, arts, and business.
The EB-2 visa cap has also been reached, reflecting increased demand for employment-based visas.
All immigrant visas in EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and Other Workers categories are fully issued for FY 2025.