The Department of State (DOS) has released preliminary estimates for the fiscal year 2025 (FY2025) visa allocations, indicating a total of 179,418 visas available. This includes a maximum of 226,000 family-based visas, with the unused portion expected to spill over into employment-based categories, potentially increasing the total for employment-based visas to 186,582 in FY2026.
Key Details:
- Total estimated visas for FY2025: 179,418
- Family-based visa maximum: 226,000
- Employment-based visa limit for FY2026: 186,582
- EB1/2/3 categories expected to receive approximately 53,362 visas each
This allocation is subject to change, and the final numbers will be confirmed in the September visa bulletin. The spillover from family-based visas is particularly significant for countries like India, which may benefit from unused visas from the rest of the world (ROW) categories.
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