EB-1 Green Cards for Indians Paused Until Oct 2025

According to the coordination between the Department of State and the USCIS, the Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) green card category has attained the annual visa allocation for fiscal year 2025. Accordingly, no fresh EB-1 green cards will be issued until the fresh fiscal year embarks on October 1, 2025, thereby mimicking the cessation in EB-2.

Impact on Indian Applicants

This development affects Indian nationals heavily owing to the already existing backlog in employment-based green card categories. The September 2025 Visa Bulletin lists the final action date for EB-1 applicants from India as February 15, 2022, meaning that only cases with earlier priority dates can be pursued further.

What Applicants Can Do

Check Priority Dates: Be updated with priority date changes on the State Department website.
Prepare Documents: Make sure that all documents are in order, as the EB-1 category is expected to reopen soon.
Seek Expert Help: Inquire with the immigration lawyers for alternative routes or possible applications.

Conclusion

One temporary suspension of EB1 green card issuance spells another hurdle for Indian applicants and the U.S. immigration system. It is very important to stay in the loop and be ready as the new fiscal year begins and the EB-1 category hopefully reopens.

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