As the demand for skilled healthcare professionals continues to rise across the United States, international nurses and healthcare organizations are keeping a sharp eye on the monthly Visa Bulletin, released by the Department of State. For July 2025, the Visa Bulletin reveals key updates regarding final action dates for employment-based preference categories, which directly impact green card processing for nurses and their sponsoring healthcare employers.
The Final Action Dates chart in the Visa Bulletin determines when U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can approve adjustment of status or issue immigrant visas. This is essential for international nurses sponsored by U.S. healthcare organizations under the EB-3 (Employment-Based Third) category, which is the most common path for registered nurses seeking permanent residency.
