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Bulletin Archive/May 2026

May 2026 Visa Bulletin

Published by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

This is the historical data for May 2026. For the latest data, check the current visa bulletin.VIEW CURRENT →
CHART A

Final Action Dates

Reflects visa availability controlling embassy approvals and USCIS green card adjudications.

CategoryROWIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippines
EB-1Priority WorkersCurrentApr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB-2Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD)CurrentJul 15, 2014Sep 1, 2021CurrentCurrent
EB-3Skilled Workers/ProfessionalsJun 1, 2024Nov 15, 2013Jun 15, 2021Jun 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023
EB-4Special ImmigrantsJul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022Jul 15, 2022
EB-5 (Unreserved)Immigrant InvestorsCurrentMay 1, 2022Sep 22, 2016CurrentCurrent
EB-5 (Rural)Set-Aside: RuralCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 (High Unemp)Set-Aside: High UnemploymentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 (Infra)Set-Aside: InfrastructureCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F1Unmarried Adult Child of US CitizensSep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017Aug 15, 2007May 1, 2013
F2ASpouses and Children of LPRsAug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2024
F2BUnmarried Adult Child of LPRsMay 22, 2017May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Feb 15, 2009Apr 8, 2013
F3Married Children of US CitizensFeb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012Feb 15, 2012May 1, 2001Nov 22, 2005
F4Siblings of US CitizensSep 15, 2008Nov 1, 2006Sep 15, 2008Apr 8, 2001Jul 15, 2007
CHART B

Dates for Filing

Determines priority dates eligible to assemble NVC documentation or file Form I-485 adjustment petitions.

CategoryROWIndiaChinaMexicoPhilippines
EB-1Priority WorkersCurrentDec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023CurrentCurrent
EB-2Advanced Degree (Masters/PhD)CurrentJan 15, 2015Jan 1, 2022CurrentCurrent
EB-3Skilled Workers/ProfessionalsCurrentJan 15, 2015Jan 1, 2022CurrentJan 1, 2024
EB-4Special ImmigrantsJan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2023
EB-5 (Unreserved)Immigrant InvestorsCurrentMay 1, 2024Mar 1, 2017CurrentCurrent
EB-5 (Rural)Set-Aside: RuralCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 (High Unemp)Set-Aside: High UnemploymentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB-5 (Infra)Set-Aside: InfrastructureCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F1Unmarried Adult Child of US CitizensOct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2008Apr 22, 2015
F2ASpouses and Children of LPRsCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2BUnmarried Adult Child of LPRsJan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2018May 15, 2010Oct 1, 2013
F3Married Children of US CitizensDec 8, 2012Dec 8, 2012Dec 8, 2012Jul 15, 2001Aug 8, 2006
F4Siblings of US CitizensSep 1, 2009Dec 15, 2006Sep 1, 2009Apr 30, 2001Mar 22, 2008