This is Visa Bulletin For April 2025 for DV-2025 Lottery winners, with MAY 2025 new Cut-Off Numbers, as Published. Not only the new cut-off numbers, but also the case numbers that just became current with the publication of these new cut-off numbers.
Navigating the U.S. immigration system can be overwhelming, especially for individuals waiting for a green card. One of the most essential tools in this process is the Visa Bulletin. It’s a monthly publication that determines when you can move forward with your immigrant visa or green card application based on your priority date.
What is the Visa Bulletin?
The Visa Bulletin is a monthly report published by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). It provides information about the availability of immigrant visa numbers for various categories of family-sponsored and employment-based green cards.
Because U.S. immigration laws limit the number of green cards issued each year per country and visa category, many applicants face long waiting periods. The Visa Bulletin shows who is eligible to proceed with their application and when, based on their priority date and preference category.
Who Needs to Check the Visa Bulletin?
Anyone applying for a family-sponsored or employment-based immigrant visa (outside the U.S.) or adjustment of status (inside the U.S.) should regularly check the Visa Bulletin. Specifically, it’s important for:
- Family-sponsored immigrants (F1–F4 categories)
- Employment-based immigrants (EB1–EB5 categories)
- Green card applicants from high-demand countries (e.g., India, China, Mexico, Philippines)
- Diversity Visa Lottery winners (occasionally)
DV 2025 Visa Bulletin With MAY 2025 Cut-Off Numbers Published
Below is the Diversity Visa advanced notification section of the Visa Bulletin For April 2025, with the new cut-off numbers:
For the month of April, the cut-off number for the Africa region was established at 30,000, and for the month of May, it has been established at 35,000.
Asia was established at 6,000 for the month of April but for the month of May, it has increased to 6,500.
Europe was at 16,000 for the month of April, and it has been maintained at 16,000 for the month of May. Likewise, the North America region, which was at 20 for the month of April, and for the month of May, 20 has been maintained.
Oceania was at 1,500 for the month of April, and for the month of May, Oceania has been established at 1,550. And finally, the South America region was at 2,200 for the month of April, and it has been established at 2,250 for the month of May.
Then for the exception countries, Algeria was established at 29,950 for the month of April but for the month of May, it has been established at 34,500. Egypt was established at 27,950 for the month of April. It has been established at 32,500 for the month of May.
Both Iran and Nepal were established at 5,950 for the month of April, and both of those countries have been established at 6,450 for the month of May.
Case Numbers That Just Became Current With The Publication
With these new cut-off numbers and beginning in the Africa region, the case numbers that just became current from the Africa region are case numbers going from case number 30,000 to case number 35,000.
For Asia, the case numbers that just became current are case numbers going from case number 6,000 to case number 6,500.
In the case of Europe, no case numbers just became current. In other words, the case numbers that are current or eligible for interview during the month of April 2025 are the same case numbers that are eligible for interview during the month of May 2025. And those case numbers are case numbers going up to 16,000.
The situation is the same for the North America region, where the case numbers that are current or eligible for interview during the month of April are the same case numbers that are eligible for interview during the month of May. And those case numbers go up to case number 20.
In the case of the Oceania region, the case numbers that just became current are case numbers going from case number 1,500 to case number 1,550. In the case of the South America region, case numbers that just became current are case numbers going from case number 2,200 to case number 2,250.
When it comes to the exception countries, case numbers that just became current from Algeria are case numbers going from case number 29,950 to case number 34,500. In the case of Egypt, they are case numbers going from case number 27,950 to case number 32,500.
And then for both Iran and Nepal, case numbers that just became current are case numbers going from case number 5,950 to case number 6,450.
Finally, to those whose case numbers have been current up to now and who have not yet received your interview notification, this is a reminder that you remain current for interview during the month of May 2025.
Note: Current for interview, it’s another way of saying eligible for interview, according to the conditions set by the visa bulletin.
So those are the new cut-off numbers, that will apply during the month of May 2025 as part of the DV 2025 program, as well as the case numbers that just became current with the publication(Visa Bulletin For April 2025) of these new cut-off numbers.
Where to Find the Visa Bulletin
You can view the latest and past Visa Bulletins on the U.S. Department of State’s official website:
🔗 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html
The bulletin is usually published around the 10th to 15th of each month for the following month’s visa numbers.
Conclusion
The Visa Bulletin is a critical tool for anyone seeking permanent residency in the United States. Understanding how it works, especially how to interpret your priority date, visa category, and country-specific quotas, empowers you to take control of your immigration journey.
Stay informed, plan ahead, and consult with an immigration professional if you’re uncertain about your case. With the right knowledge and preparation, the Visa Bulletin becomes less of a mystery and more of a roadmap to your green card goals.