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May 2016 Visa Bulletin: Official Cutoff Dates & USCIS Chart
Official May 2016 Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for employment and family categories: Chart A vs Chart B, USCIS filing-chart guidance, FAQ, and DOS source links.
May 2016 is published. Shown: official May 2016 cutoffs, not a forecast. Check USCIS guidance for the filing month.
May 2016 Visa Bulletin gathers the release status, official sources, key cutoff lines, and filing-chart context for May 2016.
It gives the month its own crawlable page instead of hiding the current answer behind homepage filters.
Chart comparison
Chart A vs Chart B difference
Chart B usually controls early filing eligibility; final approval still depends on Chart A and visa-number availability.
| Category | Chart A | Chart B | Chart B vs A |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB-1 India | Current | Current | Not comparable |
| EB-2 India | Current | Jul 1, 2009 | Not comparable |
| EB-3 India | Feb 15, 2016 | Jul 1, 2005 | Chart B is 3881 days behind |
| EB-1 China | Current | Current | Not comparable |
| EB-2 China | Sep 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2013 | Chart B is 273 days ahead |
| EB-3 China | Aug 15, 2013 | May 1, 2015 | Chart B is 624 days ahead |
| F2A Worldwide | Nov 1, 2014 | Jun 15, 2015 | Chart B is 226 days ahead |
FAQ
Common questions
Has the May 2016 Visa Bulletin been published?
May 2016 is published. Shown: official May 2016 cutoffs, not a forecast. Check USCIS guidance for the filing month.
Which USCIS filing chart applies for May 2016?
The page includes the current USCIS filing-chart source when available. For I-485 filing, use USCIS monthly guidance for the relevant employment-based or family-sponsored chart, not DOS Chart B alone.
Where does this page get its cutoff data?
Cutoffs, movement history, and source links are organized from DOS Visa Bulletin data and USCIS Adjustment of Status filing-chart guidance. The page is data context, not case-specific legal advice.
Official sources
DOS and USCIS source links
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