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October Visa Bulletin: Key Updates for Green Card Applicants

9/17/2025

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The U.S. State Department issued the October 2025 visa bulletin, marking the start of the new fiscal year.
This bulletin is essential for green card applicants, as it indicates when they can adjust their immigration status.
Key updates include the EB-5 FAD for India advancing to February 1, 2021, and the F2A FAD moving to February 1, 2024.
Other EB categories for India and China experienced slight progress, while the EB-5 China Category's DOF regressed by three months.
Experts recommend early preparation to avoid delays, with another bulletin update expected in November.

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The U.S. State Department issued the October 2025 visa bulletin, marking the start of the new fiscal year.
This bulletin is essential for green card applicants, as it indicates when they can adjust their immigration status.
Key updates include the EB-5 FAD for India advancing to February 1, 2021, and the F2A FAD moving to February 1, 2024.
Other EB categories for India and China experienced slight progress, while the EB-5 China Category's DOF regressed by three months.
Experts recommend early preparation to avoid delays, with another bulletin update expected in November.