Recently, the U.S. Department of State released immigrant visa issuance data for overseas consulates for March 2025. The data shows a significant growth trend in visa issuances under the new EB-5 policy, with a particularly explosive increase in the number of visas issued to Chinese applicants.
New EB-5 Policy (Reserved Visas)
Global embassies and consulates issued a total of 242 reserved EB-5 visas in March. Of these, 185 were issued to applicants from mainland China, accounting for 76% of the global total—a nearly 8-fold surge compared to the 21 visas issued in February. As shown in the table below, the issuance of reserved EB-5 visas has been climbing steadily over the past few months.
Old EB-5 Policy (Unreserved Visas)
The non-reserved EB-5 quota for the 2025 fiscal year is approximately 11,470. As of March, 7,469 unreserved EB-5 visas have been issued globally for the new 2025 fiscal year, meaning over 65% of the quota has already been utilized. Among these, 4,058 EB-5 visas were approved for applicants from mainland China. In March, 1,372 visas were issued globally, with 854 visas granted to mainland Chinese applicants, accounting for 62%.
Attractiveness of the New Policy: The Advantage of No Backlog
The EB-5 visa issuance situation for the first 6 months of the 2025 fiscal year is as follows:
◆ October 2024: 1 unreserved, 2 rural, 3 urban;
◆ November 2024: 1 unreserved, 10 rural, 15 urban;
◆ December 2024: 10 unreserved, 15 rural, 21 urban;
◆ January 2025: 13 unreserved, 20 rural, 24 urban;
◆ February 2025: 38 unreserved, 51 rural, 42 urban;
◆ March 2025: 10 unreserved, 195 rural, 37 urban.
According to the data, global embassies and consulates issued a total of 508 visas in the first six months of the 2025 fiscal year, including 73 unreserved, 293 rural, and 142 urban project visas. The number of visas issued is low, and there is ample remaining quota. Therefore, it is highly likely that the rural project category will not face a backlog in the 2025 fiscal year, providing investors with a stable and predictable immigration pathway.
However, it is worth noting that in just one month, the number of new EB-5 visas obtained by Chinese applicants has achieved a qualitative leap, with a remarkable rate of growth. This once again confirms the appeal of the new EB-5 policy. Its benefits, such as no backlog and the ability to "concurrently file," have become a focus for many Chinese families, and high-quality rural projects have become an efficient channel for Chinese families to quickly obtain U.S. status. Investors are advised to act quickly, select high-quality projects, and submit their I-526E applications as soon as possible to secure an earlier priority date.
Under the current legislation, in the absence of a backlog, applicants who meet the residency requirements in the U.S. can simultaneously file their I-526E and I-485 applications. They can obtain a Combo card in as little as 3 months, which allows them to reside, study, and work legally in the U.S. without affecting their ability to travel internationally while waiting for their green card.
Interested investors should submit their applications as early as possible to lock in their priority date and realize their dream of immigrating to the United States. Two of the most popular premium EB-5 projects on the market—the "Florida Lakeside Jewish Community," which has achieved triple approval for I-956F/I-526E/Green Card, and the "Aspen-Kodiak Apartments," which has received dual approval for both I-956F and I-526E—are high-quality EB-5 rural projects that have been rigorously screened and vetted by the Worldway Group. These projects open a green channel for you to quickly immigrate to the United States, helping you seize the opportunity and fulfill your American dream! Project quotas are limited, so act now!
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