USCIS has announced a significant change in the Visa Bulletin cut-off dates for Employment-Based (EB) immigrants, transitioning from Chart B to Chart A starting May 2026. This shift means that fewer individuals will be able to file I-485 adjustment of status applications, impacting many who were eligible in the previous months.
Key Details:
- Effective Date: May 2026 Visa Bulletin honors Chart A for EB cut-off dates.
- Previous Status: For the first six months of FY2026, USCIS honored Chart B, allowing more applicants to file.
- Future Projections: EB-2 Rest of World (RoW) category may become unavailable by August or September 2026.
- Potential Changes: Favorable conditions may arise in October 2026 due to spillover from unused family-based immigrant visas.
This change is particularly concerning for Indian-born candidates who have been waiting for their priority dates to become current. Many have lost hope, but there may still be opportunities for adjustment of status in late 2026.
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Source: Robert Webber