Global Visa & Immigration Updates – 01/05/2026

World Visa Academy – Daily Global Visa & Immigration Update

Date: 1 May 2026

USA

Big Alert – From today, USCIS has officially switched to the stricter “Final Action Dates” chart for all employment-based green card filings.

What it means: The more generous “Dates for Filing” chart that was available in April is no longer accepted for employment-based adjustment of status applications.

Impact: Many applicants who could file their green card (I-485) applications yesterday can no longer file today. This sudden change can delay their green card process by many months or even years depending on their priority date.

No major new policy changes or big announcements reported from other countries worldwide today.

Pro Tip for Immigration Consultants Always verify the exact USCIS filing chart on the first day of every month. The switch that happened today can instantly close filing windows for your clients — check the Visa Bulletin and USCIS website before advising anyone to file.