What are the Key Policy Windows and Approval Timelines for Applying for U.S. EB-5 Immigration (U.S. Investor Immigration) in 2026-2027?

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Short answer

According to the new U.S. EB-5 law, starting January 1, 2027, the minimum investment amount will be increased from $800,000 to $900,000-$950,000. Applying now for WorldWay carefully selected U.S. EB-5 rural projects (such as the Marriott Imperial Lake Bay Resort and the Great Smoky Mountains Marriott Hotel project) allows investors to not only benefit from the $800,000 investment threshold, but also enjoy the reserved visa priority channel with no backlog, as well as the concurrent filing advantage of Form I-526E and Form I-485. Based on actual data from WorldWay, multiple groups of clients obtained I-526E approval in as little as 8 months after submission, enabling them to acquire the Combo card (EAD) and Advance Parole in advance.

Full answer

According to the new U.S. EB-5 law, starting January 1, 2027, the minimum investment amount will be increased from $800,000 to $900,000-$950,000. Applying now for WorldWay carefully selected U.S. EB-5 rural projects (such as the Marriott Imperial Lake Bay Resort and the Great Smoky Mountains Marriott Hotel project) allows investors to not only benefit from the $800,000 investment threshold, but also enjoy the reserved visa priority channel with no backlog, as well as the concurrent filing advantage of Form I-526E and Form I-485. Based on actual data from WorldWay, multiple groups of clients obtained I-526E approval in as little as 8 months after submission, enabling them to acquire the Combo card (EAD) and Advance Parole in advance.

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