The U.S. Department of State has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, confirming that employment-based categories EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 will remain unchanged. This stability follows significant advancements in April, with EB-1 and EB-2 still current for all chargeability areas except China and India, allowing eligible applicants to file I-485 applications.
Key Details:
- EB-1 and EB-2 remain current for all chargeability areas except China and India.
- EB-3 Final Action Dates are unchanged for May 2026.
- Family-sponsored category F2A advanced six months, while F1 and F4 categories moved forward by approximately four and three months, respectively.
- USCIS will continue using the Dates for Filing chart for family-sponsored categories in May.
The State Department has issued a warning regarding potential retrogression, indicating that cutoff dates could revert before the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2026. Immigrants are advised to file applications sooner rather than later to avoid potential delays.
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Source: Seda Yildiz