The Visa Bulletin (VB) is a monthly U.S. government report released by the State Department’s Travel Website. This monthly bulletin tells you when you can get a green card based on your priority date.
Summary of Key points for VB for May 2026
List of some of the Top News Stories related to “ICE Arrests”:
Prison Policy Initiative (prisonpolicy.org), 12/11/25, Blog Post:
New ICE arrest data show the power of state and local governments to curtail mass deportations
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the May 2026 Visa Bulletin
The monthly Visa Bulletin has changed. The bulletin now summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during the reported month for: “Application Final Action Dates” (consistent with prior Visa Bulletins) and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center using Consular Processing (outside of the US) or file on their own with USCIS Form I-485 (within the US).
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the April 2026 Visa Bulletin
UPDATE: Explore American Immigration Council’ interactive map to get more comprehensive information on U.S. immigration data and its impact!
The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state.
With national immigration policy being discussed, we thought that it would be a good time to provide some statistics on the Immigrant population in the United States as provided by this AIC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire!
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Without further information, we cannot fully analyze which nonimmigrant visa options could possibly be viable for you. It is recommended that you schedule a consultation with an experienced Immigration Attorney.
List of some of the Top News Stories related to “ICE Arrests”:
NPR WPSU (npr.org), 3/26/26, News Article:
DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information
You can now check USCIS processing times online at the USCIS web site. All you need to enter is your form number, and the office processing your case. USCIS has made processing times easier to understand and provide a more realistic date range.
The processing time range is how long it is taking for USCIS to process your type of case from the date they received it. USCIS processes cases in the order they receive them, and they normally update this information monthly. The estimated time range displayed is based on data captured over the last two months. Frequently Asked Questions About Processing Times
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Tuesday, March 31st, that it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap, including the master’s cap. They stated that selections were made randomly from among those applicants that correctly registered. USCIS has notified all prospective petitioners with selected registrations that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition for the beneficiary named in selected registration.
For more information, please read the USCIS news alert, “FY 2027 H-1B Initial Registration Selection Process Completed”!
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We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.
If you have a burning question, are seeking assistance with a difficult immigration related case, wish to discuss your views on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications, etc., please contact us by submitting your question/comment/viewpoint in our comment box provided on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.
Our next “Q & A Forum” will take place this Friday, April 10, 2026. Act now and submit your questions!
H1B Visa Lawyer Blog