For immigrant investors looking to start a new life in the United States, the approval dynamics of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are undoubtedly of great interest. Recently, a new set of data has emerged under the new EB-5 immigration law, and this key information is certainly something you want to know.
Recently, the Association to Invest in the USA (IIUSA) obtained statistical data covering the submission and processing of I-526E and I-526 applications from October 1, 2022 (FY 2022) to July 5, 2024 (FY 2024).
Data from FY 2022 to FY 2024 (as of July 5) shows that most I-526E applications processed by USCIS are related to rural area projects. USCIS has processed a total of 754 I-526E cases under the reserved category, of which 496 are rural area cases and 258 are cases from urban high-unemployment areas. This means that in the cases processed over the past two and a half fiscal years, 65% are rural area category cases. In contrast, applications from high-unemployment areas account for 60% of the total cases. Comparatively, fewer applications are submitted for rural area projects, yet the number processed is high, indicating that USCIS may be prioritizing rural area cases under the new policy's "priority processing" clause.
In terms of approval rates, both rural area and urban high-unemployment area category I-526E applications have high approval rates across regions. Among the 496 rural area cases processed, the approval rate is 96%, while the approval rate for the 258 urban high-unemployment area cases is 93%.
As we know, the new EB-5 law stipulates that only rural projects under regional centers enjoy "priority processing rights." Currently, the total number of submissions from urban high-unemployment areas exceeds that of rural categories, but the number of cases approved for rural category projects is higher, which further proves that USCIS is actively implementing the policy of "priority processing." Therefore, rural projects are a premium choice for Chinese applicants to quickly obtain a green card.
A friendly reminder: interested investors should act quickly, choose quality projects, and apply as soon as possible to secure a priority date, making it particularly important to seize the current valuable window period with no backlog. Currently, the number of EB-5 applications continues to show an upward trend, driven by an increasing number of applicants who deeply understand the significant benefits of the new EB-5 policy and thus seize the opportunity to actively engage in the application process, striving to catch this policy's "ride." It is possible that with the surge in applications for rural projects, there may be a backlog in the future, so submitting applications early provides an opportunity to obtain a green card sooner.
Currently, two highly sought-after EB-5 projects on the market, exclusively represented by Worldway in the Greater China region, are the "Marriott Hotel at Bryce Canyon National Park," ranked among the top ten national parks in the United States, and the "Grand Hyatt Resort in Hawaii," developed by capital giants. Both are high-quality EB-5 rural projects that have undergone rigorous screening and strict quality control by Worldway Group, making them excellent choices for your quick immigration to the United States.
These two premium EB-5 projects comply with the new law's rural TEA project requirements, not only enjoying reserved EB-5 visa quotas but also receiving priority processing from USCIS. They offer numerous advantages, including no backlog, priority approval, and first-position collateral for EB-5 funds, with investments starting at $800,000. One application can secure green cards for the entire family, with limited availability, so prompt action is essential.
Worldway Group, ranked among Asia's top 500 brands, has focused on investment immigration for over 20 years and has specialized in U.S. investment immigration for 18 years. It boasts a professional team with over 18 years of service experience and has successfully assisted more than 6,000 families in immigrating to the United States, with extensive experience in processing thousands of U.S. green cards. In 2006, it became one of the first professional immigration agencies in China to promote the U.S. EB-5 investment immigration program; it was among the first in the EB-5 industry to propose the concept of selecting quality projects and established a professional analyst team; it was also one of the first to emphasize the importance of project selection in U.S. EB-5 investments and to treat clients sincerely. Worldway has repeatedly won the "Best Immigration Agency Award" at the annual EB-5 conference in the United States; its senior management has met with several U.S. Congress members and maintains good interactions with various U.S. lawmakers, governors, mayors, senior officials, and well-known figures in the EB-5 industry, making it a reliable choice for your U.S. investment immigration needs!
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