USCIS has announced a significant procedural update for applicants filing for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) in May 2026. For that month, all employment-based preference category applicants must utilize the Final Action Dates chart to determine their filing eligibility, as the Dates for Filing chart will not be authorized for use.
Key Details:
- Applicants must use the Final Action Dates chart for May 2026 filings.
- The Final Action Dates chart is generally more restrictive than the Dates for Filing chart.
- Filings based solely on the Dates for Filing chart will not meet USCIS’s requirements.
- Delaying a filing from April 2026 to May could affect eligibility if the applicant was eligible under the previous chart.
This update is crucial for employment-based immigrants as it narrows their filing options and could impact their green card application timelines. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Michael Ashoori