December 2025 Visa Bulletin Brings Year-End Movement for EB Categories

The December 2025 Visa Bulletin, analyzed by immigration law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, has been described as a 'year-end gift of movement,' signaling forward advancement in priority dates across employment-based visa categories. Such movement is significant for the thousands of EB-3 applicants waiting for their priority dates to become current. For EB-3 applicants — covering skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers — forward movement in the Visa Bulletin directly affects when they can file adjustment of status applications or proceed with immigrant visa processing at a U.S. consulate. Even incremental advances can bring applicants meaningfully closer to obtaining lawful permanent residence. The Visa Bulletin is issued monthly by the U.S. Department of State and sets the cutoff dates that determine visa availability. Movement in the Final Action Dates chart is particularly impactful, as it governs when applicants can complete the final step of the green card process. Applicants with pending I-485 or consular cases should review the December 2025 bulletin carefully and consult with their immigration attorneys to determine whether their priority date is now current or approaching currency. Employer-sponsored workers should coordinate with their HR and legal teams to take timely action if their dates have become current.