Brief Summary
Mandar discusses the June 2025 visa bulletin, providing a comparative analysis with the May bulletin and speculating on the upcoming July bulletin. He also addresses perm processing times, a potential 5% remittance tax for NRIs, and answers questions from the comment section, including insights on EB2 and EB3 visa movements and required documents for H1B stamping. Additionally, he shares inventory data on pending I-130 and I-140 forms, offering a perspective on visa availability and processing.
- Analysis of June 2025 Visa Bulletin
- Discussion on Perm Processing Times and Potential Remittance Tax
- Answers to Common Immigration Questions
Introduction
Mandar introduces the topics for the video, which include an analysis of the June 2025 visa bulletin, updates on perm processing times, a discussion on a potential 5% remittance tax for NRIs, and answers to viewer questions from the comment section. He encourages viewers to watch until the end.
Affiliate Link and Giveaway Announcement
Mandar introduces himself and the channel for new viewers, clarifying that he is not an immigration lawyer and the information provided is for informational purposes only. He promotes an affiliate link for the Ultrahuman Ring, offering a 10% discount with the code "mandar." He also announces a giveaway in mid-June for viewers who like, subscribe, and leave meaningful comments that contribute to the community and provide video ideas.
Visa Bulletin Analysis: Family-Based Categories
Mandar compares the May and June 2025 visa bulletins, starting with the family-based final action chart. There's slight to moderate movement in the F1, F2B, and F3 categories for all chargeability, China, and India. Mexico and the Philippines remain mostly unchanged. The filing date chart shows F1, F2A, F2B, and F3 categories remain the same. F4 category progresses slightly for India.
Visa Bulletin Analysis: Employment-Based Categories
The EB1 category remains current for all chargeability, with no movement for China and India in the final action chart. EB2 shows progress for all chargeability, China, Mexico, and the Philippines, but no change for India. EB3 moves forward for all chargeability, China, Mexico, and the Philippines, but remains unchanged for India. Other workers category progresses for all chargeability, Mexico, and the Philippines, but not for China and India. EB5 remains current except for China and India's unreserved categories. In the filing date chart, EB2 progresses for all chargeability, China, Mexico, and the Philippines, while India remains stagnant. EB3 sees no progress for all chargeability, with slight movement for China, but no change for India, Mexico, and the Philippines.
Expectations for July and October Visa Bulletins
Mandar anticipates some spillover numbers in the July visa bulletin, potentially leading to progression in EB1, EB2, and EB3 categories, both in the final action and filing date charts, though possibly marginal. For the October visa bulletin, he expects a more significant progression of about 6-8 months in EB2 and EB3 categories. The EB1 category is uncertain due to ongoing upgrades.
Perm Processing Times and Remittance Tax
Perm processing times are currently around 18 months, even without an audit, which can add an additional 6-8 months. A potential 5% remittance tax for non-citizens transferring money to India is being discussed in the US Congress. If passed, this could impact green card holders and NRIs on visas, especially those planning to move back to India with substantial savings.
Inventory Data: I-130 and I-140
Mandar shares inventory data on pending I-130 (family-based) and I-140 (employment-based) forms. For I-130, Mexico and the Philippines have the highest numbers of pending petitions. For I-140, India has significantly higher numbers in the EB2 and EB3 categories compared to other countries. There are over 451,000 pending I-140 numbers for India in these categories as of December 2024.
Answering Common Questions: EB2/EB3 Movement and H1B Stamping
Mandar addresses questions about the chances of forward movement in EB2 and EB3, expecting slight movement in the July visa bulletin due to USCIS's quarterly approach to visa allocation. For H1B stamping after changing employers, he advises carrying a job offer letter, recent pay stubs, and documents proving ties to the US, such as house or car registration. He also emphasizes being prepared to answer background check questions and understanding the different types of 221g slips.
Registration Clarification and Travel Advice for Green Card Holders
Mandar clarifies that registration is primarily for individuals who have never given their fingerprints. Those with a green card or visa likely have already completed fingerprinting and do not need to register. He also addresses concerns about green card holders traveling, stating that normal visa holders and green card holders generally do not need to fear traveling unless they have a history of incidents like arrest warrants or DUI tickets.
EB1A Masterclass and Contact Information
Mandar announces an upcoming EB1A masterclass on May 31st and provides a link for registration. He also shares a Calendly link for viewers to book a 30-minute call with him for personalized advice. He encourages viewers to subscribe, like the video, and leave meaningful comments to enter the next giveaway.
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