October 2025 Visa Bulletin: Dates for Filing Advances for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3

The U.S. Department of State released the October 2025 Visa Bulletin, which includes notable advancements in the Dates for Filing chart across multiple employment-based preference categories, including EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3. This movement is significant for foreign nationals who are monitoring their priority dates and waiting to file adjustment of status applications. For EB-3 applicants — which covers skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers — advancement in the Dates for Filing chart means that individuals whose priority dates are now current may be eligible to submit Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence) before a final action date becomes available. This can allow applicants to lock in their priority date, obtain work authorization, and access travel benefits sooner. Applicants should confirm with USCIS whether the Dates for Filing chart is authorized for use in a given month, as USCIS announces separately each month which chart governs filings. If USCIS accepts the Dates for Filing chart, EB-3 applicants with priority dates earlier than the cutoff may proceed with filing. Immigration attorneys recommend that eligible applicants review their priority dates against the October 2025 bulletin and consult with counsel promptly, as visa bulletin movement can reverse in subsequent months. Acting quickly when dates advance is a common strategy to secure filing eligibility.