The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant change in the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, switching from the Dates for Filing Chart to the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based Green Card applications. This change affects Indian and Chinese nationals, pushing back their timelines for obtaining Green Cards by several months.
Key Details:
- Effective Date: May 2026 Visa Bulletin
- Change: USCIS will now use the Final Action Dates chart instead of the Dates for Filing Chart
- Impacted Groups: Primarily affects Indian and Chinese nationals applying for employment-based Green Cards
- Delay: Timeline for processing Green Card applications extended by several months
This adjustment is expected to create longer wait times for many applicants from India and China, who are already facing significant backlogs in the employment-based immigration process. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: r/EB2