May 2026 Visa Bulletin EB-3 Accelerates 3 Months + Green Card Airport Seizure Alert

Manifest Law attorney Ana Gabriela Urizar breaks down the week's top immigration headlines for May 13, 2026, covering several developments directly affecting EB-3 applicants and green card holders. In a significant move, USCIS has proposed expanding Form AR-11 (the address change form) to collect additional employment, schooling, and public benefits data. A Federal Register notice has opened this proposal for public comment through July 6, 2026, giving immigrants and advocates an opportunity to respond before changes take effect. The May 2026 Visa Bulletin brought welcome news for EB-3 applicants, with Final Action Dates advancing approximately three months — a meaningful acceleration for those in the employment-based third preference category, including skilled workers, professionals, and unskilled workers. Green card holders are also being warned about increased scrutiny at ports of entry, with reports of Customs officers questioning — and in some cases confiscating — permanent resident cards. This is a critical reminder for all green card holders to understand their rights and maintain proper documentation before international travel. EB-3 applicants and green card holders should monitor the public comment period for the AR-11 changes, review the updated May 2026 Visa Bulletin for their priority date category, and exercise caution before traveling internationally.