USCIS has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, announcing a significant change in the filing process for employment-based adjustment of status applications. Starting in May, applicants must use the Final Action Dates chart instead of the Dates for Filing chart, which was applicable in April. This change affects those whose priority dates were previously current under the more lenient Dates for Filing chart, closing the filing window for many applicants.
Key Details:
- Employment-based adjustment of status filings must now use the Final Action Dates chart.
- Applicants who were eligible to file in April may no longer qualify in May if their priority dates do not align with the Final Action Dates.
- EB-3 applicants, for example, who could file last month are now restricted from filing this month due to this change.
- Most employment-based categories remained unchanged in the May bulletin, with only minor adjustments noted.
This update emphasizes the importance of timely action for immigrants as filing opportunities may not remain open indefinitely. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Furkan Dogan