Recently, the U.S. Department of State Visa Office released the August 2017 Visa Bulletin for the EB-5 Investment Immigration Program. The latest results show that the EB-5 visa final action date advanced by 7 days, from June 8, 2014, to June 15, 2014. Worldway Immigration Group now releases and analyzes the latest information regarding the August 2017 EB-5 visa schedule as follows:
Table A: Final Action Date (FAD)
(Note: Consulate processing & filing of Form I-485 for adjustment of status with USCIS)
Table B: Date for Filing Application (DFF)
(Note: For those with lawful residence status in the U.S. to file Form I-485 for adjustment of status with USCIS)
【Worldway Analysis】
1. According to Table A, the EB-5 visa final action date advanced by 7 days in August, from June 8, 2014, to June 15, 2014.
2. In Table B, the Date for Filing (DFF) remains unchanged at September 1, 2014.
It should be noted that whether Table B will be open for use depends on the notification from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Within approximately one week, USCIS will publish the USCIS version of the Table B visa bulletin on its official website. At that time, all applicants who have obtained lawful residence status in the U.S. must refer to the USCIS version of Table B to determine whether they can submit their I-485 application for adjustment of status.
Retrogression is no barrier, hesitation is.
Although the current EB-5 visa backlog remains severe, many prominent members of Congress have recognized the seriousness of this issue and have proposed various solutions to address the retrogression. Worldway Immigration Group has also published a dedicated article, "EB-5 Reform Latest Trends Tracking: Detailed Explanation of Eight Solutions to Break Through the Backlog," to provide advice for investors immigrating to the U.S. It is predictable that the EB-5 backlog may be resolved in the future.
Regarding the backlog issue, investors should currently note the following:
First, the high demand for EB-5 applications has become the norm, which proves the high value of U.S. immigration green cards and continues to attract global investors to compete for them.
Second, the earlier you act, the closer you are to success; hesitation will only exacerbate the dual losses of extended time and RMB depreciation.
Third, as the backlog has intensified the "aging out" crisis for children as derivative applicants in immigration applications, and given the current trend of increasing wait times, it is recommended that investors consider having minors act as the primary applicants for U.S. immigration.
Currently, Worldway Immigration Group has already successfully obtained I-526 approvals for cases where minors acted as the primary applicant, further proving the strong team capability and high level of professional case handling at Worldway Immigration Group. Therefore, for parents worried about the backlog, please make plans for your children early and trust in Worldway Immigration Group to help your children immigrate to the U.S. ahead of others.
Worldway client's I-526 approval letter for a minor as the primary applicant for U.S. immigration (applicant was only 16 years old)
Choosing the right project is fundamental; when "getting on board," do not seek medical help in desperation.
The U.S. Investment Immigration program is set to undergo "policy changes" on September 30, and an increase in the minimum EB-5 investment amount has become an inevitable trend. While racing to catch the last train for the $500,000 U.S. investment immigration program, Worldway immigration experts also remind investors: There are two major risks in U.S. investment immigration—investment risk and employment risk. Since the root of both risks lies in the project itself, investors must not act in a state of desperation; remember that choosing a project cautiously is fundamental!
Under the current severe situation, choosing a project that has achieved "dual approval"—both I-526 exemplar approval and individual investor case approval—can, to some extent, shorten the I-526 review time, making it the most sought-after choice in the current EB-5 market.
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