October 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: China sees retrogression, with priority dates moving from September 1, 2020, to April 1, 2020. India advances slightly, with priority dates moving from October 22, 2012, to November 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 of Status […]
Great news for EB-5: No retrogression for the rest of FY2024
Nearly all the 2024 fiscal year is now complete. U.S. immigration authorities have announced new improvements and are implementing proactive measures to reduce processing delays. These developments include faster processing times for “Reserved Visa” categories (Rural 20%, High Unemployment 10% and Infrastructure 2%), priority processing for rural project applicants, strategic allocation of visa numbers, and […]
September 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-3 Category: Mexico and the Philippines see retrogression, with priority dates moving from December 1, 2021, to December 1, 2020. 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 forward movement for China […]
August 2024 Visa Bulletin
No Changes in EB-5 Final Action Dates India EB-2 and EB-3 advance one month EB-5 Set Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; all qualifying investors in the US may file an Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) Unreserved EB-5 Visas (pre-RIA Investors): No forward movement for China and India The August Visa […]
Turmoil in 2024 Boosts EB-5 Visa Interest
Global Demand for Green Cards is on the Rise In 2024, global turmoil is increasing interest in the EB-5 immigration program to the United States. People increasingly see the EB-5 Visa as a haven amidst widespread uncertainty. This is especially true with the availability of reserved visa categories and priority processing for rural projects. The […]
July 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-5 Final Action and Filing Dates Remain Unchanged EB-5 Set-Asides: “Current” status remains for all countries, including China and India; all eligible investors in the US can file for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) Unreserved Visas (pre-RIA Investors): No forward movement for China and India The July Visa Bulletin https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2024/visa-bulletin-for-july-2024.html from the U.S. Department of […]
Latest USCIS FOIA Data Confirms our Reserved EB-5 Visa Predictions
High Unemployment TEA Retrogression Looming with I-526E Petitions in Pipeline Rural Set Asides: Visa Supply Greater than Apr 2022 – Oct 2023 Demand In October 2023, Houston EB5 was among the first in the EB-5 industry to present a detailed Visa Availability Analysis of the Reserved Visa Set Asides mandated by the “EB-5 Reform and […]
June 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-5 Set Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries including China, Taiwan and India; all qualifying investors in the US may file Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) Unreserved Visas (pre-RIA Investors): No advancement for China or India The June Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State shows no change in the EB-5 visa categories from […]
Estimating Visa Availability Per EB-5 Category
Are we playing musical chairs again? Houston EB5 would like to share valuable EB-5 Visa availability information from the US Department of State (DOS). The data was recently provided to IIUSA, the premiere industry association of Regional Centers, by Dr. Michael Hanley, a Data Scientist from the DOS Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division. In […]
Navigating EB-5 Processing Times in 2023: What to Expect
When selecting a visa pathway, understanding the timeline for approval can be a pivotal factor. The landscape of EB-5 processing time in 2023 has shifted significantly in recent years, impacting both investors and immigration attorneys. We’ll explore the new processing times and how the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) has introduced priority processing for rural projects. […]
