May 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
On April 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of State released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, determining who will be eligible to file for Adjustment of Status in the month of May.
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For over 28 years, our business immigration law practice has served a range of leading U.S. businesses in identifying and retaining highly skilled and professional talent from around the globe. The immigration group represents employers in all industry sectors including: architecture, biotechnology, technology, scientific research, telecommunication, secondary and higher education, energy, finance, marketing, engineering, construction, medical, hospitality, services, retail, publishing and professional recruiting fields. We work closely with our clients to not only identify but also retain hard-to-find talent. Our clients are committed to employing the very best and brightest professionals from around the world and are willing to compete in the global marketplace for the “ideal” fit. Lee & Novi also advises U.S. Companies on “best practices” to adhere to the array of Federal Immigration-related compliance regulations, including: IRCA and I-9 procedures, H-1B Public Access file maintenance, H-2B audit file creation, PERM audit file retention, and U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Unfair Employment Practices actions.
On April 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of State released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, determining who will be eligible to file for Adjustment of Status in the month of May.
Recent announcements by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) expand mandatory social media screening for visa applicants. The updated guidance applies to a wide range of visa categories, including employment-based visas such as H-1B and H-4. These changes introduce enhanced ‘online presence’ review as a standard part of visa adjudication.
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026 USCIS announced that they have completed the initial selection process for the FY2027 H-1B cap lottery. Selection notifications have been issued online through both the Employer’s and Legal Representative’s myUSCIS accounts.
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