Indians may face delays in US employment visas amid rising demand

Indians may face delays in US employment visas amid rising demand

Hyderabad: Indians seeking jobs in the United States may face longer wait times for employment visas as the US Department of State flagged possible delays due to rising demand. The department said high usage in the EB-5 (investor visa) unreserved category could lead to delays. According to the Visa Bulletin for May 2026, the category may be temporarily unavailable to keep issuances within annual limits. The situation will be monitored closely, a…

May 2026 Visa Bulletin: Significant Advancement in China Unreserved EB-5 Chart B; India Faces Potential Retrogression Risks; Reserved Categories Remain Current

This week, the U.S. Department of State published the May 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), showing a 151-day advancement in the Unreserved EB-5 Dates for Filing (“Chart B”) for Chinese applicants. In addition, the China Unreserved EB-5 Final Action Date (FAD) continues to advance in May, moving forward by 21 days. However, USCIS has confirmed that it will no longer accept Chart B for employment-based adjustment of status applications in May. At th…