India, April 15 -- The US State Department has released the Visa Bulletin for May 2026, bringing an important update for Indian applicants, especially in the EB-5 Green Card category. While most categories have seen little to no movement, officials have warned that rising demand from India could soon impact EB-5 availability.

The EB-5 program is a way to get a US Green Card by investing money. To qualify, a person must invest in the US and create at least 10 jobs. The investment amount is high but many people choose this option because it does not need a job offer or employer sponsorship, unlike most other employment-based Green Card categories.

The Visa Bulletin is a monthly update released by the State Department. It shows the cutoff ...