"Immigration visa waiting line" is a term that frequently appears in U.S. investment immigration information. In the context of U.S. EB-5 investment immigration over the past two years, what exactly does this waiting line entail? For applicants currently processing U.S. EB-5 investment immigration, understanding these dates is crucial. Here, we provide a detailed interpretation of the latest EB-5 investment immigration priority dates for December 2017.
Table A: Final Action Date (FAD)
(Note: Guangzhou Consulate interview & Immigration Bureau submission of Form I-485 for Adjustment of Status)
Table B: Date for Filing Application (DFF)
(Note: For those who have obtained legal residence status in the U.S., filing Form I-485 for Adjustment of Status with the USCIS)
【Worldway Analysis】
1. In Table A (FAD), compared to November, the EB-5 visa priority cutoff date for December advanced by two weeks, moving from July 1, 2014, to July 15, 2014.
2. In Table B (DFF), compared to November, the EB-5 visa filing cutoff date for December remained unchanged, holding at October 1, 2014.
It is worth noting that December 2017 marks the third month of the 2018 fiscal year, and the EB-5 visa priority date advanced beyond expectations, moving forward by two weeks. This means that for investors who have already received I-526 approval and have a priority date earlier than July 15, 2014, they may proceed to the final interview at the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou or file an I-485 application for adjustment of status to obtain a green card.