EB-5 Resources

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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%...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

The EB-5 program has seen significant progress with numerous I-526E petitions for rural projects gaining approval in just six months. Some projects have even achieved this milestone in as little as 4.5 months. Houston EB5 is your source for updated...