USDOS Announces May Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
April 19, 2016The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of May 2016.
| Category | Country of Chargeability | Priority Date | Comment |
| EB-1 | All | Current | Unchanged |
| EB-2 | All | Current | Unchanged |
| EB-2 | China | September 1, 2012 | Unchanged |
| EB-2 | India | November 22, 2008 | Advances 2 weeks |
| EB-2 | Mexico | Current | Unchanged |
| EB-2 | Philippines | Current | Unchanged |
| EB-3 | All | February 15, 2016 | Unchanged |
| EB-3 | China | August 15, 2013 | Unchanged |
| EB-3 | India | September 1, 2004 | Advances 3 weeks |
| EB-3 | Mexico | February 15, 2016 | Unchanged |
| EB-3 | Philippines | August 8, 2008 | Advances 13 weeks |