Visa Bulletin for June 2025 Is Here
The U.S. Department of State has published the upcoming Visa Bulletin for June 2025, which offers updates on immigrant visa waiting times across various categories.
For family-based immigrants, the bulletin outlines priority date movements for categories such as F1 (unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens), F2A (spouses and children of permanent residents), and F4 (siblings of U.S. citizens).
USCIS uses the bulletin to determine which applicants may file for adjustment of status under the family-sponsored preference categories.
For full details, the official bulletin is available via the U.S. Department of State.
Related: Why Is My Immigration Case Taking so Long?
Republicans Plan to Raise Immigration Fees to Fund Enforcement
The House Budget Committee narrowly approved President Donald Trump's comprehensive tax and immigration bill, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act".
This legislation proposes significant fees for various immigration applications, such as $1,000 for asylum applications, $550 for work permits, and up to $8,500 for sponsors of unaccompanied minors.
The Guardian reports that, according to Jim Jordan, these fees aim to fund stringent immigration enforcement policies without increasing the taxpayer burden. Critics argue that the financial demands could deter vulnerable immigrants and potentially lead to family separations.
DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan
On May 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan. The TPS designation, which was initially granted in 2022 following the Taliban's takeover, is set to expire on May 20, 2025, with the termination becoming effective on July 14, 2025.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated that the decision was based on a review of country conditions, concluding that Afghanistan no longer meets the criteria for TPS designation. The department cited "notable improvements" in Afghanistan's security situation and economic stability as reasons for the termination.
This decision affects over 9,000 Afghan nationals currently residing in the United States under TPS. Advocacy groups have expressed concerns, arguing that Afghanistan remains under Taliban control with ongoing human rights abuses, particularly against women and ethnic minorities.
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation for Afghanistan have been automatically extended through July 14, 2025. After this date, TPS beneficiaries will no longer have legal status or work authorization in the U.S. unless they obtain another form of legal immigration status.
