U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that for May 2026, the Visa Bulletin will apply specific filing rules for green card applications. Employment-based applicants will only be able to use the Final Action Dates chart, while family-based applicants can utilize the Dates for Filing chart. This means many employment-based applicants will not be able to file their green card applications this month.
Key Details:
- Employment-based applicants can only use Final Action Dates for May 2026.
- Family-based applicants may use Dates for Filing.
- Employment-based applicants with priority dates current only under Dates for Filing cannot file this month.
- Employers and applicants should plan their timelines, extensions, and documentation accordingly.
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