U.S. Visa Bulletin: December 2025 Priority Dates
Key cutoff dates for family- and employment-based green cards, plus DV-2026 lottery updates.
Nahda Office reviewed the December 2025 Visa Bulletin to highlight the dates that matter most for families and professionals applying from Jordan and the region. Use the summary below to plan document collection, interview readiness, and filing strategy.
Quick Highlights
- 1F1 remains at 08NOV16 for most countries, with Mexico advancing to 01MAR06 and the Philippines to 22JAN13.
- 2F2A stays at 01FEB24 worldwide; Mexico continues at 01FEB23 under per-country limits.
- 3EB-1 stays current for all countries except China (22JAN23) and India (15MAR22) with modest forward movement.
- 4EB-2 advances to 01FEB24 worldwide, with China at 01JUN21 and India at 15MAY13. EB-3 moves to 15APR23 worldwide and 22SEP13 for India.
- 5EB-4 Certain Religious Workers category reopens at 01SEP20 following program extension through January 30, 2026.
A. Final Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Preference Cases
These cut-off dates determine when immigrant visas may be issued or green cards approved. Applicants must have a priority date earlier than the date listed for their category and chargeability area.
| Category | All Chargeability | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 08NOV16 | 08NOV16 | 08NOV16 | 01MAR06 | 22JAN13 |
| F2A | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB23 | 01FEB24 |
| F2B | 01DEC16 | 01DEC16 | 01DEC16 | 15MAY08 | 08OCT12 |
| F3 | 08SEP11 | 08SEP11 | 08SEP11 | 01MAY01 | 01NOV04 |
| F4 | 08JAN08 | 08JAN08 | 01NOV06 | 08APR01 | 15JUL06 |
F2A continues near-current availability worldwide; Mexico remains at 01FEB23 due to per-country limits.
B. Dates for Filing Family-Sponsored Visa Applications
USCIS will announce whether applicants inside the United States may use the Dates for Filing chart. Always confirm on the USCIS Visa Bulletin page before submitting an adjustment of status package.
| Category | All Chargeability | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01SEP17 | 01MAR07 | 22APR15 |
| F2A | 22NOV25 | 22NOV25 | 22NOV25 | 22NOV25 | 22NOV25 |
| F2B | 08MAR17 | 08MAR17 | 08MAR17 | 15MAY09 | 01OCT13 |
| F3 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 22JUL12 | 01JUL01 | 01NOV05 |
| F4 | 01MAR09 | 01MAR09 | 15DEC06 | 30APR01 | 01JAN08 |
A. Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Preference Cases
Employment categories show modest forward movement this month, particularly for EB-2 and EB-3 worldwide applicants. The EB-4 Certain Religious Workers category has reopened following program extension.
| Category | All Chargeability | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | C | 22JAN23 | 15MAR22 | C | C |
| EB-2 | 01FEB24 | 01JUN21 | 15MAY13 | 01FEB24 | 01FEB24 |
| EB-3 | 15APR23 | 01APR21 | 22SEP13 | 15APR23 | 15APR23 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 01AUG21 | 08DEC17 | 22SEP13 | 01AUG21 | 01AUG21 |
| EB-4 | 01SEP20 | 01SEP20 | 01SEP20 | 01SEP20 | 01SEP20 |
| EB-4 Certain Religious Workers | 01SEP20 | 01SEP20 | 01SEP20 | 01SEP20 | 01SEP20 |
| EB-5 Unreserved | C | 15JUL16 | 01JUL21 | C | C |
| EB-5 Rural (20%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 High Unemployment (10%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 Infrastructure (2%) | C | C | C | C | C |
Certain Religious Worker (SR) category now available at 01SEP20 for all countries following program extension through January 30, 2026.
B. Dates for Filing of Employment-Based Visa Applications
USCIS will announce whether applicants inside the United States may use the Dates for Filing chart. Always confirm on the USCIS Visa Bulletin page before submitting an adjustment of status package.
| Category | All Chargeability | China (Mainland) | India | Mexico | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | C | 15MAY23 | 15APR23 | C | C |
| EB-2 | 15JUL24 | 01DEC21 | 01DEC13 | 15JUL24 | 15JUL24 |
| EB-3 | 01JUL23 | 01JAN22 | 15AUG14 | 01JUL23 | 01JUL23 |
| EB-3 Other Workers | 01DEC21 | 01OCT18 | 15AUG14 | 01DEC21 | 01DEC21 |
| EB-4 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 |
| EB-4 Certain Religious Workers | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 | 15FEB21 |
| EB-5 Unreserved | C | 22JUL16 | 01APR22 | C | C |
| EB-5 Rural (20%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 High Unemployment (10%) | C | C | C | C | C |
| EB-5 Infrastructure (2%) | C | C | C | C | C |
DV-2026 Lottery Rank Cut-Offs
The December bulletin confirms the highest rank numbers that can receive interview scheduling this month.
- 1Africa: 17,500 (Algeria 17,250; Egypt 16,000)
- 2Asia: 10,000 (Nepal 6,000)
- 3Europe: 7,750
- 4North America (Bahamas): 20
- 5Oceania: 1,100
- 6South America & the Caribbean: 1,850
DV-2026 visas must be issued before 30 September 2026; numbers can run out earlier. January bulletin shows significant increases: Africa to 35,000, Asia to 15,000, and Europe to 8,500.
How Nahda Office Can Support You
Our immigration team monitors every Visa Bulletin to keep Jordan-based families and professionals on track.
Share your priority date and category with us so we can confirm eligibility, prepare the NVC or USCIS filing, and organize supporting documents in advance.
What We Handle
- Document review and translation that match U.S. consular standards.
- NVC, CEAC, and DS-260 preparation with bilingual support.
- Interview preparation and appointment scheduling assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I can use the Dates for Filing chart?
Check the monthly USCIS update at uscis.gov/visabulletininfo. If USCIS confirms the Dates for Filing chart, you may submit an adjustment of status even if the Final Action Date is not current.
What happens once my priority date is earlier than the Final Action Date?
You become eligible for final visa issuance or green card approval. Nahda Office can help you assemble the civil documents, financial evidence, and medical forms required by NVC or USCIS.
Can Nahda Office help if my case is at the National Visa Center?
Yes. We prepare DS-260 submissions, upload civil documents, respond to NVC checklists, and schedule your interview once an appointment opens.
What does the EB-4 Certain Religious Workers extension mean?
The category has been extended through January 30, 2026. Qualified religious workers can now file or have their cases adjudicated through that date, but all admissions must occur before January 29, 2026.
Official Source
Review the full December 2025 Visa Bulletin on the U.S. Department of State website.
Open the official bulletin