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Legal Update: May 2026 Visa Bulletin – Critical Filing Cutoff & EB-5 China Movement - WR Immigration
- USCIS will only honor Final Action Dates for employment-based filings in May, not Dates for Filing.
- April 30, 2026 is the last day to file under Chart B eligibility for May 2026.
- EB-5 China advances by three weeks in the Final Action Dates.
- Notable movement is limited to EB-5 China; most categories remain unchanged.
- USCIS warns about potential retrogression if demand rises or policies shift.
- Strategic options include EB-5 set-asides and monitoring through FY 2026.
- Applicants eligible under Chart B should file immediately to preserve options.
- USCIS policy shift adds caution for future visa-number movements in FY 2026.
- USCIS filings will only reflect Final Action Dates for May, affecting eligibility timing.
- Overall tone cautions applicants about possible backlogs and policy shifts through FY 2026.
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