Monthly update
May 2026 visa wait times and Visa Bulletin
Visa Bulletin for May 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of State · Unofficial
May 2026 in short
- The biggest move forward was F2A All other, up 182 days.
Written automatically from the published State Department numbers. Average waits are not a guarantee of an appointment.
Employment-based green cards · final action dates
The biggest move forward was F2A All other, up 182 days.
| Category | All other countries | China | India |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 | Current | 1 Apr 2023 | 1 Apr 2023 |
| EB-2 | Current | 1 Sep 2021 | 15 Jul 2014 |
| EB-3 | 1 Jun 2024 | 15 Jun 2021 | 15 Nov 2013 |
| Other Workers | 1 Feb 2022 +92 days | 1 Feb 2019 | 15 Nov 2013 |
| EB-4 | 15 Jul 2022 | 15 Jul 2022 | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Certain Religious Workers | 15 Jul 2022 | 15 Jul 2022 | 15 Jul 2022 |
| EB-5 | Current | 22 Sep 2016 +21 days | 1 May 2022 |
| EB-5 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Current | Current |
| EB-5 | Current | Current | Current |
Your turn has come if your priority date is earlier than the date shown, or the category is Current. Full Visa Bulletin.
Family-sponsored green cards · final action dates
| Category | All other countries | China | India |
|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | 1 Sep 2017 +123 days | 1 Sep 2017 +123 days | 1 Sep 2017 +123 days |
| F2A | 1 Aug 2024 +182 days | 1 Aug 2024 +182 days | 1 Aug 2024 +182 days |
| F2B | 22 May 2017 | 22 May 2017 | 22 May 2017 |
| F3 | 15 Feb 2012 +55 days | 15 Feb 2012 +55 days | 15 Feb 2012 +55 days |
| F4 | 15 Sep 2008 +99 days | 15 Sep 2008 +99 days | 1 Nov 2006 |
Your turn has come if your priority date is earlier than the date shown, or the category is Current. Full Visa Bulletin.
May 2026 questions
How did the Visa Bulletin change in May 2026?
The biggest move forward was F2A All other, up 182 days.