Immigration Blog

Why We Revised Our FY2027 Family-to-Employment Spillover Estimate

In March 2026 we projected ~95,000 family-to-employment visa spillover for FY2027. The May 2026 visa bulletin revealed our model missed how the State Department actively redistributes unused numbers. Here is what changed and our revised range.

May 2026 Visa Bulletin: India EB Categories Hold, EB-5 India Retrogression Warning

The May 2026 Visa Bulletin holds all India EB Final Action Dates at April levels. USCIS is accepting adjustment of status under Final Action Dates only. DOS issued an explicit EB-5 India retrogression warning for later in FY2026.

May 2026 Visa Bulletin Analysis — Priority Date Movements

May 2026 visa bulletin breakdown — EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 Final Action Date and Dates for Filing changes for India, China, Mexico, Philippines, and Rest of World.

China EB Visa Data FY2025: EB-5 Collapsed, EB-2 Surged, and What It Means for the Queue

Complete FY2025 China employment-based visa data with monthly consular breakdowns, I-140 approval trends, I-485 inventory growth, EB-5 analysis, and China vs India backlog comparison.

FY2025 Immigrant Visa Data: Family and Employment Issuances, AOS vs Consular, and Spillover Analysis

Complete FY2025 immigrant visa data with monthly breakdowns by category, I-485 AOS quarterly data, consular vs AOS comparison, country-level EB data, and what it means for FY2026 EB spillover.

FY2025 Employment-Based Visa Data: EB-1A Denials Hit 47%, Consular Dropped 88%, and 180K I-140s Pending

Complete FY2025 EB visa analysis with monthly consular data, I-140 petition trends by category and country, EB-1A denial rate surge, NIW backlog growth, and I-485 AOS quarterly breakdown.

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability: What the Data and Real Cases Show in 2026

Comprehensive data-driven guide to EB-1A filing in 2026. Approval rates, real case timelines from the community, the 10 criteria explained, costs, common mistakes, and what USCIS is looking for now.

EB-1 India, ROW, and the Vertical Spillover Picture: What the Data Shows for FY2026

Data-driven analysis of EB-1 India and ROW pending inventory, consular issuance trends, the 2022 filing surge, and what vertical spillover means for EB-2 India.

EB-3 ROW, India, and the Spillover Picture: What the Data Shows for FY2026

Data-driven analysis of EB-3 ROW and India pending inventory, consular issuance, PERM delays, and what horizontal spillover could mean for EB-3 India priority date movement.

PERM Delays, EB-2 ROW Demand, and What It Means for EB-2 India in FY2026

Data-driven analysis of how 17-month PERM processing delays are reducing EB-2 ROW demand, creating horizontal spillover to EB-2 India, with real pending inventory numbers.

USCIS Strengthened Screening and Vetting: What Changed and Who Is Affected (March 2026)

On March 30, 2026, USCIS published a detailed update on its strengthened screening and vetting measures, including three policy memoranda placing holds on applications from 39 high-risk countries, enhanced vetting practices, Operation PARRIS, and a list of holds that have been partially lifted.

State Department Expands Social Media Review to 15+ Visa Categories (March 2026)

Starting March 30, 2026, the State Department requires social media disclosure for K-1 fiancé, R-1 religious worker, H-3 trainee, and 12+ additional nonimmigrant visa categories. What applicants need to know.

How to Create a USCIS Account and Check Your H-1B Lottery Results (2026 Guide)

Step-by-step guide to creating a myUSCIS account, checking FY2027 H-1B lottery selection status, the new wage-weighted selection process, $100K fee, and tracking your case.

Proposed DOL Prevailing Wage Rule (2026): Wage Level Changes and Historical Context

Data-driven analysis of the proposed DOL prevailing wage rule — new wage level percentiles, dollar impacts by occupation, and lessons from the 2017 specialty occupation policy shift.

EB-2 India Green Card Wait Time in 2026: What to Expect

Updated EB-2 India wait times after the April 2026 Visa Bulletin — FAD jumped 10 months to July 2014, INA 202(a)(5)(A) spillover is active, and what it means for your timeline.

EB I-485 Inventory Deep Dive: Q1 FY2026 Data + April 2026 Visa Bulletin Shakes Everything Up

Updated analysis of the USCIS EB I-485 inventory (Oct 2025 – Jan 2026) with April 2026 Visa Bulletin impact — ROW EB-2 hits Current, INA 202(a)(5)(A) activates, India EB-2 FAD jumps 10 months, and what to expect in Q2–Q4 FY2026.

EB-2 to EB-3 Downgrade (Interfiling): How It Works, Risks, and Strategy

Complete guide to EB-2 to EB-3 downgrade (interfiling) — eligibility, process, risks of date retrogression, and how to decide whether downgrading makes sense for your green card case.

Will Green Card Numbers Go Unused in FY2026 and FY2027?

Analysis of EB visa number utilization in FY2026-2027 — processing capacity, workforce factors, and historical patterns based on public sources.

How to Prepare for Filing I-485: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Everything you need to prepare before filing Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) — documents, medical exams, timing, and common mistakes to avoid.

10 Free Tools Every H-1B Worker Needs for Their Green Card Journey

A complete guide to free immigration tools on GreenCardClock — from priority date estimates to salary benchmarks, employer research, case tracking, and policy alerts.

March 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB Category Movement Analysis

March 2026 Visa Bulletin analysis of EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 priority date movements for India, China, and all other countries, plus the context behind the April 2026 spillover event.

EB-1 vs EB-2 vs EB-3: Processing Times Compared (2026)

Compare EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 green card processing times for 2026. Eligibility requirements, per-country caps, expected timelines, and when changing categories makes sense.

Consular Processing vs Adjustment of Status: Which Is Faster?

Compare consular processing and adjustment of status for your employment-based green card. Eligibility, processing times, benefits while pending, and trade-offs for 2026.

F-1 to H-1B to Green Card: Complete Timeline Guide

The full F-1 OPT to H-1B to employment-based green card pathway. Key milestones, typical processing windows, lottery mechanics, PERM and I-140 steps, and planning tools.

How to Read the Visa Bulletin: A Simple Guide

Complete guide to reading the Department of State Visa Bulletin. Understand Final Action Dates, Dates for Filing, USCIS chart selection, retrogression, and what each column means for employment-based applicants.

EB-3 India Green Card Wait Time in 2026

EB-3 India wait times in 2026, how per-country caps and spillover affect the queue, comparisons to EB-2 India, and practical planning steps for applicants.

What Is a Priority Date? Green Card Priority Date Explained

Complete explanation of green card priority dates: definition, how they are assigned for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, family-based cases, how to find yours, and how portability and retention work when you change employers.

EB-2 vs EB-3 Green Card: Which Is Faster in 2026?

Compare EB-2 and EB-3 green card processing times, wait times by country, and when it makes sense to downgrade or upgrade categories.

Understanding the Visa Bulletin: FAD, DFF, and What They Mean

How to read the monthly visa bulletin, understand Final Action Dates vs Dates for Filing, and what 'current' means for your green card.

H-1B to Green Card: Complete Timeline and Process in 2026

Step-by-step timeline from H-1B visa to employment-based green card, including PERM, I-140, and I-485 processing times.