USCIS’s May 2026 Visa Bulletin has retrogressed the EB-1 category for applicants from India and China, significantly impacting immigration strategies for affected individuals. This change raises critical questions for immigration attorneys regarding the timing and strength of EB-1A applications amidst potential delays of 2-3 years for priority dates.
Key Details:
- EB-1 category for India and China has retrogressed as of May 2026.
- Attorneys are reconsidering whether to file EB-1A applications or continue with H-1B extensions while waiting for PERM cases to mature.
- Strategic discussions are ongoing about the strength of clients’ EB-1A profiles and the implications of retrogression on their immigration plans.
- The bulletin does not provide legal answers but necessitates strategic adjustments for borderline profiles.
The retrogression particularly affects clients whose cases were previously deemed approvable, shifting the risk profile for their applications. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Khushboo Jain