The 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 |