H1B Visa Lawyer Blog
The Visa Bulletin (VB) is a monthly U.S. government report released by the State Department’s Travel Website. This monthly bulletin tells you when you can get a green card based on your priority date.
Summary of Key points for VB for May 2026
- USCIS Filing Guidance: For May 2026, family-sponsored adjustment of status applicants should use the Dates for Filing chart (Chart B). All employment-based applicants must use the more restrictive Final Action Dates chart (Chart A).
Family-Sponsored Categories (Final Action Dates)
Most categories advanced by several months compared to April 2026:
- F1 (Unmarried adult sons/daughters of U.S. citizens): Worldwide/China/India moved to September 1, 2017 (from May 2017); Mexico to August 15, 2007; Philippines unchanged at May 1, 2013.
- F2A (Spouses/minor children of lawful permanent residents): Major jump to August 1, 2024 for most areas (Mexico to August 1, 2023).
- F2B, F3, and F4 saw smaller advances or remained largely stable depending on the country.
Employment-Based Categories (Final Action Dates)
Main categories held steady with minimal movement:
- EB-1: Current for all except China and India (both at April 1, 2023).
- EB-2: Current for most; China at September 1, 2021; India at July 15, 2014.
- EB-3 (Professionals/Skilled Workers): Mostly unchanged (e.g., India at November 15, 2013; some minor advances in “Other Workers”).
- EB-5 (Unreserved): China advanced slightly (by ~3 weeks); a note warns of potential future retrogression for India due to increased demand.
For the full details, including exact cutoff dates by category and country, refer to the official Visa Bulletin on the Department of State website: Visa Bulletin for May 2026
Source of Information:
- Dept. of State (travel.state.gov), Website: Visa Bulletin
- Dept. of State (travel.state.gov), 3/4/26, Department of State Publication 9514: Visa Bulletin For May 2026
Attorney Kellie Lego, 2026 Super Lawyer
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