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Monthly archive · 2026-05

Visa Bulletin May 2026: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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April 2026 → May 2026

What changed in May 2026

19 Final Action dates moved forward. Everything else held still.

EB-2 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffJul 15, 2014

Dates before Jul 15, 2014 are current.

Dates for Filing: Jan 15, 2015 · no change

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EB-3 IndiaNo change

Final Action cutoffNov 15, 2013

Dates before Nov 15, 2013 are current.

Dates for Filing: Jan 15, 2015 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • F2ARest of world, China, India, PhilippinesFeb 1, 2024 → Aug 1, 2024
  • F1MexicoFeb 15, 2007 → Aug 15, 2007
  • F2AMexicoFeb 1, 2023 → Aug 1, 2023
  • F4PhilippinesFeb 1, 2007 → Jul 15, 2007
  • F3PhilippinesJul 1, 2005 → Nov 22, 2005
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaMay 1, 2017 → Sep 1, 2017
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaJun 8, 2008 → Sep 15, 2008
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, MexicoNov 1, 2021 → Feb 1, 2022
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  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaDec 22, 2011 → Feb 15, 2012
  • EB-5ChinaSep 1, 2016 → Sep 22, 2016

Which chart? USCIS uses final action for employment and filing for family this month. Confirm at USCIS.

Final Action Dates

Final Action Dates

Employment · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2026-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentApr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentSep 1, 2021Jul 15, 2014CurrentCurrent
EB3 Jun 1, 2024Jun 15, 2021Nov 15, 2013Jun 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
EB3 Other Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2019Nov 15, 2013Feb 1, 2022Nov 1, 2021
EB4 Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022
EB4 Religious Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022
EB5 CurrentSep 22, 2016May 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Final Action Dates

Family · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2026-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Aug 15, 2007May 1, 2013
F2A Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2024
F2B May 22, 2017May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Feb 15, 2009Apr 8, 2013
F3 Feb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012May 1, 2001Nov 22, 2005
F4 Sep 15, 2008Sep 15, 2008Nov 1, 2006Apr 8, 2001Jul 15, 2007

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing
Dates for Filing

Employment · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2026-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentDec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentJan 1, 2022Jan 15, 2015CurrentCurrent
EB3 CurrentJan 1, 2022Jan 15, 2015CurrentJan 1, 2024
EB3 Other Aug 1, 2022Oct 1, 2019Jan 15, 2015Aug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022
EB4 Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
EB4 Religious Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
EB5 CurrentMar 1, 2017May 1, 2024CurrentCurrent
EB5 Rural CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 High U. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Infra. CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing

Family · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2026-05.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Oct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2008Apr 22, 2015
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Jan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018May 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
F3 Dec 8, 2012Dec 8, 2012Dec 8, 2012Jul 15, 2001Aug 8, 2006
F4 Sep 1, 2009Sep 1, 2009Dec 15, 2006Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2008

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Source record: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin. This is not legal advice.