Data Analysis

US Immigration by the Numbers — May 2026

A monthly snapshot combining 237 anonymized USVisaStack tool interactions with official USCIS processing time data across 10 form types.

📅 Last updated: May 4, 2026 🔬 237 anonymized user interactions 🏛️ 80 government data points
Not legal advice. All data sourced from official government records and anonymized user interactions. Consult a licensed immigration attorney for your specific situation.
Tool Interactions Analyzed
237
Anonymized, May 2026
USCIS Form Types Tracked
10
I-129 through N-400
Processing Records
80
By form type + service center
Data as of
May 2026
USCIS + DOS sources

Visa Pathways Most Explored on USVisaStack

Based on 237 anonymized tool interactions. Data excludes interactions with incomplete session data. Minimum threshold: 20 data points.

Visa TypeInteractionsShare
EB-2 NIW3214%
GREEN_CARD_GENERAL2611%
H-1B2611%
L-1229%
O-1135%
EB-1A42%
OTHER10%
E-210%

[PROPRIETARY DATA: 237 anonymized interactions · Minimum 20-record publication threshold applied]

USCIS Processing Windows by Form — May 2026

Official USCIS published processing time ranges across all active service centers. Range shown is minimum-to-maximum across service centers. Source: USCIS Processing Times Tool

FormPurposeProcessing Range
I-129H-1B / Nonimmigrant worker0.5–5.0 mo
I-130Family petition12.0–23.5 mo
I-131Travel document / Advance parole4.0–12.0 mo
I-140Immigrant worker petition (EB)0.8–38.0 mo
I-485Adjustment of status (green card)8.0–36.0 mo
I-526EB-5 investor petition8.0–48.0 mo
I-75118.0–26.0 mo
I-765Employment authorization2.0–7.0 mo
I-90Green card renewal12.0–19.0 mo
N-400Naturalization8.0–18.5 mo

[USCIS DATA: 80 records · Source: egov.uscis.gov/processing-times]

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📊 Data Sources & Methodology
[PROPRIETARY DATA: 237 anonymized interactions] [GOVERNMENT DATA: 80 official records]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common visa type people explore on USVisaStack?
Based on 237 anonymized interactions, the L-1 intracompany transferee visa is the most frequently explored pathway, followed by EB-1A extraordinary ability and green card general pathways.
How current is the USCIS processing time data?
Processing time data is sourced directly from the official USCIS Processing Times Tool (egov.uscis.gov/processing-times) and reflects the March 2026 published ranges. USCIS updates this tool approximately monthly.
What does "anonymized interaction data" mean?
When users engage with USVisaStack tools (visa finder, eligibility analyzers, etc.), aggregate signals like visa type of interest and tool stage are recorded without any personally identifiable information. A minimum of 20 data points is required before any metric is published.

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