EB-2 Green Card Category Reaches Annual Limit for Fiscal Year 2025

IRVING, Texas - Sept. 6, 2025 - PRLog -- September 5, 2025 – GCEB1, a premier EB-1A Green Card Consultancy and visa consultancy services provider, today announced critical information regarding the U.S. Department of State's confirmation that EB-2 immigrant visa numbers have been exhausted for the remainder of fiscal year 2025.

The annual cap for the EB-2 employment-based green card category has been reached, making it unavailable until October 1, 2025, when the new fiscal year begins. This development affects thousands of green card applicants worldwide who are pursuing U.S. permanent residency through this pathway.

"As EB1A Experts and trusted immigration advisors, we want to ensure our clients understand their options during this temporary pause," said a spokesperson for GCEB1. "While EB-2 approvals are suspended, applicants can still benefit from filing their adjustment of status applications if their cases remain current under the September Visa Bulletin."

Key implications for applicants include:

• Continued Filing Acceptance: USCIS will continue accepting EB-2 adjustment applications for current cases
• Delayed Approvals: No green card approvals until visa numbers reset in October 2025
• Work Authorization Benefits: Filing now secures work and travel authorization despite approval delays
• Interview Attendance: Scheduled interviews should still be attended, though final decisions may be deferred

The unavailability stems from unprecedented demand that exhausted the annual 40,040 visa allocation ahead of the fiscal year's September 30 conclusion. This marks a continuation of trends affecting green card holder in the USA, particularly those from high-demand countries.

"For professionals exploring alternatives, our EB-1A consultation services (https://gceb1.com/) remain fully operational," the spokesperson added. "The EB-1A visa category continues processing without delays, offering a viable path to extraordinary ability immigration for qualified candidates."

GCEB1 advises current EB-2 applicants to file immediately if eligible, while encouraging other professionals to explore EB1A for professionals opportunities. The company's EB1A evaluation services help determine eligibility for this employer-independent pathway to lawful permanent resident US status.