Visa Bulletin Update for Nurses: June 2025 EB-3 Movement & What It Means for You

Understanding the June 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key Updates

The June 2025 Visa Bulletin brought positive news for many international nurses pursuing a US career through the EB-3 visa category. Released by the U.S. Department of State, this month’s bulletin shows forward movement for several countries offering renewed hope for nurses currently in line for US immigration.

Current EB-3 Priority Dates for June 2025

• Philippines, Mexico, and Rest of World (All Chargeability Areas):
  Moved from January 1, 2023 to February 8, 2023
  ✅ This means if your priority date is before February 8, 2023, you are now current and can move forward in your visa process.
• India (EB-3):
  ❌ No movement this month; dates remain the same.
• China (EB-3):
  ➕ Advanced to November 22, 2022

For the EB-2 category (which includes some healthcare professionals like physical therapists):

• Philippines, Mexico, Rest of World:
  ➕ Moved forward four months
• China:
  ➕ Moved forward two months
• India:
  ❌ No movement.

Watch the Full Visa Bulletin Recap

Curious about what the June 2025 Visa Bulletin means for your immigration journey? Watch this short clip featuring our Associate Director of Immigration, Elizabeth, as she explains the latest updates and what they mean for you.

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What Is the Visa Bulletin?

If you're new to the process, the Visa Bulletin shows the availability of immigrant visas (green cards) for each visa category and country of chargeability. Your priority date is the day your I-140 petition was received by USCIS, and your visa cannot be processed until that date becomes “current” on the bulletin.

What You Should Do While You Wait

Even if your priority date isn’t yet current, there are many productive steps you can take to stay prepared and speed up the process once your turn arrives:

✅ Prepare Your DS-260 Application

If you're eligible to move forward soon, start reviewing the application. Be ready with your:

• Employment history
• Address history
• Family and dependent details

✅ Gather Key Documents

Start collecting:

• Birth certificates
• Police clearances
• Valid passport
• Academic and licensure credentials

✅ Stay Current With Your English Exam

Even if you’ve passed, continue practicing English. This boosts your confidence for interviews and helps with bedside communication once in the US.

✅ Build and Maintain Clinical Experience

Make sure you're gaining recent nursing experience, as many US hospitals require active bedside work for placement.

The Bottom Line: Your Patience Will Pay Off

While retrogression has delayed many nurses’ journeys, it is a normal part of the immigration process. The good news is that we’re now seeing movement. If your priority date is getting close, your time to shine is coming soon.

At Health Carousel International, we’ve never abandoned a nurse. We continue to file petitions, support visa screen, and testing prep, and provide a full circle of support through every phase.