Why EB-5 Is a Superior Alternative to the H-1B Lottery for International Graduates
For international students pursuing a career in the United States, the path from graduation to long-term residency is often filled with uncertainty. Most rely on temporary work authorization through Optional Practical Training (OPT) and hope to secure sponsorship through the H-1B visa lottery — a process plagued by high demand, low approval odds, and employer-dependent […]
Avoiding EB-5 Denials: What Mexican Investors Should Know to Succeed in 2025
The EB-5 visa progam has evolved significantly in recent years. According to newly released USCIS data covering April 2022 to January 2025, the approval rate for I-526E petitions filed through Regional Centers stands at 97%—a dramatic improvement from earlier years. Despite this progress, EB-5 participation from Mexican investors remains limited, with only 27 petitions filed […]
Rising Demand in EB-5 TEA Projects Could Lead to Delays for Investors
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is experiencing record demand in 2025, especially in Targeted Employment Area (TEA) categories. These TEA categories include rural areas, high-unemployment zones (HUAs), and infrastructure projects. The program creators designed it to offer a faster path to green cards by setting aside a portion of the annual EB-5 immigrant visa program. […]
EB-5 Visas: 2025 Changes and What Investors Need to Know
The Visa Bulletins for April and May 2025 released by the U.S. Department of State, have implemented significant modifications to the EB-5 Unreserved visa category. These changes have a substantial impact on how investors plan for U.S. permanent residency through the EB-5 immigrant visa program. At the same time, Reserved EB-5 categories—Rural, High-Unemployment, and Infrastructure—remain […]
Understanding the Gold Card Visa and Its Potential Impact on the EB-5 Program
In past months, discussion has intensified around the proposed “Gold Card” visa program, unveiled by Secretary of Commerce Lutnick alongside President Donald Trump. While details remain unofficial, enough information has emerged to offer early insight into how this initiative might unfold, particularly in relation to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. A High-Value Visa with Strategic […]
04/2024 Visa Bulletin – Retrogression Impact for China & India
April 2025 Visa Bulletin at a glance: EB-3 Category: China advances 3 months, with priority dates moving from 08/01/2020 to 11/01/2020. India advances 2 months, with priority dates moving from 02/01/2013 to 04/01/2013. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment of […]
February 2025 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: China advances 1 month, with priority dates moving from June 1, 2020, to July 1, 2020. India advances 15 days, with priority dates moving from December 1, 2012, to December 15, 2012. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment […]
January 2025 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: China advances 2 months, with priority dates moving from April 1, 2020, to June 1, 2020. India advances 1 month, with priority dates moving from November 8, 2012, to December 1, 2012. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment […]
December 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: India advances slightly, with priority dates moving from November 1, 2012 to November 8, 2012. EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment of Status (Form I-485). Unreserved EB-5 Visas (Pre-RIA Investors): No Major Changes for China and India. Final […]
November 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: No Major Changes for China and India EB-5 Set-Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; qualifying investors in the U.S. can continue to file Adjustment of Status (Form I-485). Unreserved EB-5 Visas (Pre-RIA Investors): No Major Changes for China and India. Final Action Dates Chart A outlines when actual visa […]