In March, projections estimated approximately 95,000 family-to-employment spillover visas for fiscal year 2027. However, following the May 2026 visa bulletin, this estimate has been revised down to roughly 55,000. The change is attributed to the State Department’s active redistribution of unused visa numbers from disrupted countries, rather than allowing them to evaporate from the system.
Key Details:
- Revised central estimate: ~55,000 spillover visas for FY2027
- Conservative estimate: ~10,000
- Adverse estimate: ~90,000
- Impact on India EB-2 and EB-3 wait projections: shifts by months, not years
This revision highlights the dynamic nature of visa allocations and their impact on applicants, particularly those from India. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
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