New Delhi, April 13 -- The U.S. Department of State's Visa Bulletin for May 2025 has brought disappointing news for Indian applicants in the employment-based visa categories, especially those in the EB-5 (Employment-Based Fifth Preference) category. Significant retrogression has been announced, extending wait times and creating additional hurdles for Indian green card hopefuls.

Visa retrogression occurs when the demand for immigrant visas exceeds the supply, causing priority dates to move backward instead of forward. A priority date is the date when an applicant's petition is filed and determines their place in line for a visa.

Retrogression happens due to factors such as annual visa caps, per-country limits (no country can receive more...