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May 2026 Visa Bulletin Predictions: What EB-5 Investors Should Expect
By EB5 Status Editorial Team·15 min read·Updated 2026-04-15May 2026 visa bulletin EB-5
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Prediction Accuracy Summary (Updated April 15, 2026) The May 2026 bulletin has now published. Here is how our predictions compared to actual results. China unreserved: We predicted advancement to approximately September 15 through October 1, 2016. Actual result: 22-SEP-16. Prediction: CONFIRMED. The 21 day advance falls within our projected range and matches the observed two to four week monthly pace. India unreserved: We predicted a hold near May 1, 2022, or modest advancement to May 15 through June 1, 2022. Actual result: 01-MAY-22 (hold). Prediction: CONFIRMED. India held firm at the April cutoff, consistent with our conservative structural assessment. All other categories and reserved categories: All projections for other chargeability areas and reserved categories matched actual results (all current). Prediction: CONFIRMED. Chart B movement: We did not specifically predict the magnitude of Chart B (filing dates) movement. Actual result: China filing date jumped 151 days from 01-OCT-16 to 01-MAR-17....#
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