These cases may be assigned to prosecutors across 39 U.S. attorney’s offices, which could mean a sharp increase in denaturalization cases.

What’s Denaturalization?

On Thursday last week, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a bill that would extend protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants currently living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

The proposal would allow eligible Haitians to remain in the country and continue working legally for an additional period due to ongoing instability and humanitarian challenges in Haiti.

The move comes amid strong political disagreement, with supporters arguing that Haitian immigrants contribute significantly to essential industries such as healthcare and caregiving, and that returning them to unsafe conditions would be both harmful and impractical.

In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month.

USCIS Adjustment of Status

For adjustment of status filings to permanent residence in the month of May, USCIS will continue using the Dates for Filing Chart for family-sponsored categories only.

For employment-based categories, USCIS will now use the Final Action Dates Chart.

            Highlights of the May 2026 Visa Bulletin

At a Glance

What can we expect to see in the month of May?

Employment-Based Categories

Final Action Advancements

EB-3 Other Workers

• Worldwide and Mexico will advance 3 months to February 1, 2022

EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5)

• EB-5 China will advance 3 weeks to September 22, 2016

Dates for Filing Advancements

EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5) 

• EB-5 China will advance 4 months to March 1, 2017

Family-Sponsored Categories

Final Action Advancements

F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens

• F1 Mexico will advance 5.9 months to August 15, 2007
• F1 Worldwide, China, and India will advance 5.9 months to September 1, 2017

F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents

• F2A Mexico will advance 5.9 months to August 1, 2023
• F2A All other countries will advance 6 months to August 1, 2024

F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens 

• F3 Philippines will advance 4.7 months to November 22, 2005
• F3 Worldwide, China, India will advance 1.8 months to February 15, 2012

F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens

• F4 Philippines will advance 5.4 months to July 15, 2007
• F4 Worldwide and China will advance 3.3 months to September 15, 2008

Dates for Filing Advancements

F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens

• F1 Mexico will advance 5.6 months to October 1, 2008
• F-1 Worldwide, China, India will advance 7 months to October 1, 2018

F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents

• All countries will remain current

F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents 

• F2B Worldwide, China, India will advance 4.8 months to January 1, 2018

F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens

• F3 Mexico will advance 2 weeks to July 15, 2001
• F3 Philippines will advance 3.4 weeks to August 8, 2006
• F3 All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 2 weeks to December 8, 2012

F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens

• F4 (Worldwide and China) will advance 3.6 months to September 1, 2009

Now let’s dive into our analysis.

Employment-Based Categories

FINAL ACTION DATES FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES

The following Final Action cutoff dates will apply for employment-based categories in the month of May.

EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives

• EB-1 India and China remain at April 1, 2023
• All other countries will remain current

EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability

• EB-2 India will remain at July 15, 2014
• EB-2 China will remain at September 1, 2021
• All other countries (Worldwide, Mexico, Philippines) will remain current

EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers

• EB-3 India will remain at November 15, 2013
• EB-3 China will remain at June 15, 2021
• EB-3 Philippines will remain at August 1, 2023
• All other countries (Worldwide and Mexico) will remain at June 1, 2024

EB-3 Other Workers

• EB-3 India will remain at November 15, 2013
• EB-3 China will remain at February 1, 2019
• EB-3 Philippines will remain at November 1, 2021
• All other countries (Worldwide, Mexico) will advance 3 months to February 1, 2022

EB-4 Special Immigrants and Religious Workers

• All countries will remain at July 15, 2022

EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5)

• EB-5 India will remain at May 1, 2022
• EB-5 China will advance 3 weeks to September 22, 2016
• All other countries will remain current

EB-5 Set-Aside Categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will remain current

*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements

DATES FOR FILING FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE CASES

The following Dates for Filing cutoff dates will apply in May.

EB-1 Aliens of extraordinary ability, Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and Certain Multinational Managers or Executives

• EB-1 India and China will remain at December 1, 2023
• All other countries will remain current

EB-2 Members of the Professions and Aliens of Exceptional Ability

• EB-2 India will remain at January 15, 2015
• EB-2 China will remain at January 1, 2022
• All other countries will remain current

EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers

• EB-3 India will remain at January 15, 2015
• EB-3 China will remain at January 1, 2022
• EB-3 Philippines will remain at January 1, 2024
• All other countries (Worldwide and Mexico) will remain current

EB-3 Other Workers

• EB-3 India will remain at January 15, 2015
• EB-3 China will remain at October 1, 2019
• All other countries (Worldwide, Mexico, and Philippines) will remain at August 1, 2022

EB-4 Special Immigrants and Religious Workers

• EB-4 will remain at January 1, 2023

EB-5 Unreserved Categories (C5, T5, I5, and R5) 

• EB-5 India will remain at May 1, 2024
• EB-5 China will advance 4 months to March 1, 2017
• All other countries will remain current

EB-5 Set-Aside Categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) will also remain current

*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements

FINAL ACTION DATES FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES

The following Final Action cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored categories in the month of May.

F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens

• F1 Mexico will advance 5.9 months to August 15, 2007
• F1 Philippines will remain at May 1, 2013
• F1 All other countries (Worldwide, China, and India) will advance 5.9 months to September 1, 2017

F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents

• F2A Mexico will advance 5.9 months to August 1, 2023
• F2A All other countries will advance 6 months to August 1, 2024

F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents

• F2B Mexico will remain at February 15, 2009
• F2B Philippines will remain at April 8, 2013
• F2B All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will remain at May 22, 2017

F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens 

• F3 Mexico will remain at May 1, 2001
• F3 Philippines will advance 4.7 months to November 22, 2005
• F3 All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 1.8 months to February 15, 2012

F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens

• F4 Mexico will remain at April 8, 2001
• F4 Philippines will advance 5.4 months to July 15, 2007
• F4 India will remain at November 1, 2006
• F4 All other countries (Worldwide and China) will advance 3.3 months to September 15, 2008

*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements

DATES FOR FILING FOR FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCE CASES

The following Dates for Filing cutoff dates will apply for family-sponsored categories in the month of May.

F-1 Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens

• F1 Mexico will advance 5.6 months to October 1, 2008
• F1 Philippines will remain at April 22, 2015
• All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 7 months to October 1, 2018

F-2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents

• All countries will remain current

F-2B Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents 

• F2B Mexico will remain at May 15, 2010
• F2B Philippines will remain at October 1, 2013
• F2B All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 4.8 months to January 1, 2018

F3 Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens

• F3 Mexico will advance 2 weeks to July 15, 2001
• F3 Philippines will advance 3.4 weeks to August 8, 2006
• F3 All other countries (Worldwide, China, India) will advance 2 weeks to December 8, 2012

F-4 Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens

• F4 Mexico will remain at April 30, 2001
• F4 Philippines will remain at March 22, 2008
• F4 India will remain at December 15, 2006
• All other countries (Worldwide and China) will advance 3.6 months to September 1, 2009

*The bold represents the Visa Bulletin advancements

Conclusion

In summary, for employment-based categories, USCIS will now use the Final Action Dates Chart, and continue to honor the Dates for Filing Chart for family-sponsored categories only.

For the most part, the employment-based categories are holding steady with modest movement in the family-sponsored categories.

The May visa bulletin includes a note indicating that visa issuance for certain countries has decreased due to the Presidential Proclamations, allowing visa dates to advance for applicants from other countries in FY 2026. However, as demand increases, retrogression (date setbacks) may occur later in the fiscal year to stay within annual limits.

For India’s EB-5 unreserved category, high demand may lead to retrogression or even temporary unavailability to remain within the FY 2026 cap.

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The dismissals are part of a broader wave of removals within the immigration court system, which has already seen more than 100 judges fired since January 2025. The move reflects an ongoing effort to reshape the immigration judiciary by replacing experienced judges with those more aligned with hard-line immigration enforcement.

Among those dismissed were judges Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, both of whom were appointed during the Biden administration and were still within their probationary periods. They had recently issued rulings halting deportation proceedings in high-profile student cases.

A recent federal court decision has provided temporary relief for Ethiopian nationals in the United States who rely on Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The ruling marks a setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back humanitarian immigration protections.

Key Developments

A federal judge in Massachusetts has postponed the termination of TPS for Ethiopians, finding that the government did not follow proper legal procedures when attempting to end the designation. The court emphasized that the decision did not adhere to the process required by Congress, raising concerns about how the termination was handled.

Under federal law, TPS is available to individuals whose home countries have experienced natural disasters, armed conflict, or other extraordinary events, providing eligible migrants with work authorization and temporary protection from deportation.

TPS was originally granted to Ethiopians in 2022 due to armed conflict and humanitarian conditions in the country. The designation allows eligible individuals to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation.

Who Is Affected

More than 5,000 Ethiopian nationals currently benefit from TPS protections. Without the court’s intervention, many could have lost their work authorization and faced potential removal.

What Happens Next

The ruling does not permanently preserve TPS for Ethiopians. Instead, it temporarily blocks the termination while legal proceedings continue. The government may still attempt to end the designation if it follows proper procedures or prevails in court.

What’s Next

For now, Ethiopian TPS holders can continue living and working in the United States. However, the future of the program remains uncertain. Applicants should stay informed, and be prepared for further developments as the case moves forward.

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The proposal, aimed at increasing wage protections for U.S. workers, is expected to drive up salary requirements—adding what some are calling “sticker shock” for employers.

What the Proposed Rule Does

The DOL’s proposal focuses on revising how prevailing wages are calculated across H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM programs. Instead of relying on lower wage percentiles, the rule would shift wage levels upward to better reflect actual market compensation.

Under the current system, wages are divided into four levels based on experience. The proposal would significantly raise each level—for example, entry-level wages would move from the 17th percentile to the 34th percentile, with similar increases across all tiers.

The DOL’s stated goal is to ensure foreign workers are paid comparably to similarly situated U.S. workers and to eliminate incentives for employers to hire lower-cost foreign labor.

Proposed Prevailing Wage Changes

Impact on Employers

The financial implications could be substantial. Salaries for certain roles could rise dramatically, with some positions seeing increases of tens of thousands of dollars annually.

Overall, the rule is expected to:

• Increase average wages by thousands per worker annually
• Raise entry-level salaries significantly
• Apply to new and pending applications, but not retroactively

For employers, this means higher labor costs, more complex workforce planning, and potential reconsideration of reliance on the H-1B program.

Broader Policy Goals

The proposal reflects a broader policy shift toward protecting U.S. workers. The DOL has emphasized that the current wage system may undercut domestic wages and create unfair competition.

By aligning H-1B wages more closely with market rates, the government aims to:

• Reduce wage suppression
• Prevent displacement of U.S. workers
• Reinforce the original purpose of the H-1B program as a supplement—not a substitute—for domestic talent

What This Means Going Forward

If finalized, this rule would present new obstacles for employment-based immigration. Employers may need to:

• Reevaluate hiring budgets and timelines
• Explore alternative visa options
• Consider global workforce strategies, including offshoring

For foreign workers, higher wage thresholds could make sponsorship more competitive but may also limit opportunities, particularly for entry-level roles.

Conclusion

The DOL’s proposed wage overhaul raises significant concerns about access to global talent and the future of employer-sponsored immigration, as the cost of employing workers in the United States continues to rise.

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On March 31, 2026, USCIS announced that they have selected enough beneficiaries from properly submitted electronic registrations to meet the H-1B regular cap and the U.S. advanced degree exemption for fiscal year 2027.

With this announcement, USCIS brings the 2027 FY H-1B cap season to a close.

What happens next?

At this point, USCIS has completed its selection process and sent out non-selection notifications via the myUSCIS online accounts to those petitioners and their attorneys who were not selected for FY 2027.

The status for registrations properly submitted for the FY 2027 H-1B numerical allocations, but that were not selected, will show:

• Not Selected: Not eligible to file an H-1B cap petition based on this registration.

If I was selected, when can I submit my paper application by mail or online?

Only petitioners who were selected will be able to file a paper or online application on behalf of the alien worker, beginning April 1, 2026. Petitioner’s must include a copy of the applicable registration selection notice with the FY 2027 H-1B cap-subject petition. For paper applications, petitioners should ensure that they send their application to the correct service center within the filing period indicated on the registration selection notice.

Beginning April 1, USCIS will only accept the 02/27/26 edition of Form I-129. All H-1B cap subject petitions for FY 2027 must use this edition of the form.

$100,000 Fee Applies to Overseas H-1B Lottery Winners

U.S. employers must pay a $100,000 fee to file new H-1B petitions for workers from abroad pursuant to a presidential proclamation issued by President Trump in September.

A petition will generally be subject to the fee if it is filed for consular processing only, or if it is only approvable with consular notification. This typically applies when the beneficiary is outside the United States or is inside the United States but is not eligible for a change of status.

When did the FY 2027 selection occur?

Selection for the FY 2027 H-1B lottery occurred in late March, at which time USCIS selected from properly submitted electronic registrations to meet the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap, including petitions filed for the advanced degree exemption.

Only those petitioners with selected registrations for FY 2027 are eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions online or by mail.

If I am selected, does that mean I will receive an H-1B visa?

No. Registration selection only indicates that petitioners are eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions. It does not indicate that the petition will be approved and there is no guarantee of approval. Petitioners filing H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those petitions eligible for the advanced degree exemption, must still submit evidence and establish eligibility for petition approval based on existing statutory and regulatory requirements. The burden of proving eligibility always falls upon the petitioner who is filing the H-1B petition on behalf of the alien worker.

To read the USCIS announcement please click here.

If you have any questions regarding your petition, please contact your case manager.

Weren’t selected in the FY 2027 lottery? Do not lose hope. We invite you to contact our office to determine what other visa options may be right for you.

If you are in this situation, we have just the blog post for you, Plan B: Alternatives to the H-1B Visa.

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Who Is Affected

The following nonimmigrant visa applicants may now be subject to enhanced review of their social media and online presence:

• A-3
• C-3 (if a domestic worker)
• G-5
• H-3
• H-4 (dependents of H-3)
• K-1
• K-2
• K-3
• Q
• R-1
• R-2
• S
• T
• U

These are in addition to H-1B applicants and their dependents, as well as F, M, and J student and exchange visitor visa applicants already subject to this review.

What Has Changed

As part of the application process, such applicants may be asked to:

• List all social media accounts
• Adjust the privacy settings on all social media profiles to “public” or “open”
• Ensure information provided is complete and accurate
• Expect that consular officers may review content you have published on all social media platforms

The government has emphasized that visa decisions are made with national security in mind, and officers have broad discretion when evaluating applications.

Those deemed a threat to U.S. national security or public safety, or who intend to engage in activities inconsistent with the terms for their admission may be denied visas.

How This May Affect You

These changes can impact your case in several ways:

• Longer processing times: Additional screening may delay visa approvals.
• Requests for more information: You may be asked to provide further documentation or attend follow-up interviews.
• Closer review of your online history: Applicants should carefully review their social media activity and ensure it does not raise national security concerns, public safety issues, or suggest intent to engage in activities inconsistent with the terms of the visa.

What You Should Do

To help avoid delays or issues, applicants should:

• Be truthful and consistent in all parts of the visa application
• Review public online presence for accuracy and address any information that could be misconstrued or misinterpreted before the interview
• Respond promptly to any requests from the consulate.
• Consult with an immigration attorney if you have concerns about your case.

Bottom Line

To navigate expanded screening, keep your application and public online information accurate and consistent, be ready for additional questions or requests, and seek legal advice if needed.

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This change marks a return to a policy first introduced during the Trump administration, later struck down in 2022, and now reinstated through formal rulemaking. For many applicants around the world, the update will reshape how—and whether—they can participate the green card lottery.

What Is the Diversity Visa Program?

The Diversity Visa program allocates up to 55,000 immigrant visas each year to individuals from countries with historically low levels of immigration to the United States.

Applicants are selected through a randomized lottery system. For many, particularly in parts of Africa and other underrepresented regions, the program serves as a rare opportunity to pursue lawful permanent residency.

What’s Changing Under the New Rule?

The most important change is simple but impactful:

• Applicants must now possess a valid, unexpired passport at the time of entry
• They must provide passport details (number, country, expiration date) and
• They must upload a digital scan of the passport’s biographic page at the time of registering.

Previously, applicants could enter the lottery without a passport and only needed one if selected. That flexibility is now gone.

The rule is expected to take effect April 10, 2026, and apply to the DV-2027 lottery cycle.

Why the Government Says This Matters

According to the State Department, the new requirement is aimed at reducing fraud and improving identity verification in the lottery process.

Officials have pointed to widespread abuse in prior years, including:

• Duplicate or fake entries
• Third parties submitting applications without applicants’ knowledge
• Identity manipulation to increase selection chances

By requiring passports upfront, the government believes it can better confirm identity and eliminate invalid submissions early in the process.

What This Means for Future Applicants

The DV-2027 lottery registration start date has not been officially announced and is delayed beyond the traditional October opening due to administrative changes.

Nevertheless, for those planning to apply for the DV lottery, preparation starts now.

Before the registration window opens, applicants should:

• Ensure they have a valid passport
• Confirm passport details are accurate and unexpired
• Prepare a clear digital scan of the passport

Failure to meet these requirements could result in automatic disqualification.

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A tragic case out of South Florida is raising serious concerns for teens pulled into the tight grip of immigration enforcement. A 19-year-old Mexican national, Royer Perez-Jimenez, recently died while in ICE custody at a detention facility, with early reports pointing to a possible suicide. The incident is still under investigation, but it highlights ongoing concerns about conditions inside immigration detention centers.

His death marks the youngest reported in ICE custody during President Trump’s second term and adds to a growing number of detainee deaths nationwide. At least 36 people have died in ICE custody since January 2025, continuing an alarming trend.

In light of this tragedy, the Mexican government has called for a thorough investigation, emphasizing concerns over detainee safety and accountability. Meanwhile, longstanding issues within detention centers persist, including reports of poor conditions, inadequate medical care, and the psychological toll of prolonged detention.

ICE maintains that detainees are held in safe and humane conditions and receive appropriate medical care. However, the increasing number of deaths continues to fuel public scrutiny, with calls for greater oversight and systemic reform.

In South Florida alone, 29-year-old Honduran Genry Ruiz-Guillen, died while in detention from complications related to schizoaffective disorder at Krome Detention Center; 44-year-old Ukrainian national Maksym Chernyak, who did not receive adequate medical care while also detained at Krome; 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise of Haiti at the Broward Transitional Center; 49-year-old Canadian Johnny Noviello, died after six weeks in immigration detention in downtown Miami; 67-year-old Jordanian national Hasan Ali Moh’D Saleh, suffered a suspected cardiac arrest while in ICE custody at Larkin Community Hospital; and 27-year-old Jairo Garcia-Hernandez, died while in ICE custody at the same hospital.

These deaths point to broader systemic failures in the administration’s approach to immigration enforcement. Despite claims of humane conditions, the rising toll raises serious concerns about oversight, accountability, and detainee care. Without meaningful reform, tragedies like these are likely to continue.

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