U.S. Immigration • News Update
The U.S. Department of State's Visa Office has officially announced the immigration visa bulletin for the last month of fiscal year 2025 (September 2025). Under the old law, there is no change in the waiting periods for the EB-5 A and B categories this month, and under the new law, the reserved EB-5 visas still have no waiting period. The B category has been closed.
The latest results show that the A category remains unchanged, with the direct investment categories C5 and T5 consistent with the non-reserved visa categories I5 and R5 of the regional center projects, maintaining the date of December 8, 2015; the B category remains unchanged, with the direct investment categories C5 and T5 consistent with the non-reserved visa categories I5 and R5 of the regional center projects, maintaining the date of October 1, 2016.
It is noteworthy that the reserved categories for EB-5 visas (20% for rural area project reserved visas, 10% for high unemployment area project reserved visas, and 2% for infrastructure project reserved visas) currently continue to have no waiting period.
A Category: Final Action Dates For Employment-Based Preference Cases
(Note: U.S. consulate interviews & submission of AOS applications to USCIS)
B Category: Dates For Filing Of Employment-Based Visa Applications
(Note: Legally residing in the U.S. and meeting relevant conditions, submit AOS applications to USCIS)
Additionally, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has officially announced the closure of the B category in September 2025.
The A category lock-in policy will be implemented starting August 15.
Immigration applicants need to seize the critical window period.
On August 8, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the age calculation policy under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA): starting August 15, when calculating CSPA age, the "available date" of the visa will be based on the Final Action Dates Chart in the U.S. Department of State's visa bulletin, which is the A category.
For children of EB-5 immigrant applicants who have not aged out under the B category but have reached the age limit under the A category, submitting the I-485 adjustment of status application now is a viable strategic option. This approach will not incur additional losses while maintaining other legal statuses, making it a worthwhile consideration, especially for families that are well-prepared; immediate action is advisable to ensure their children's future planning starts on the right foot!
For the non-reserved visa category of the EB-5 regional center project, the priority date for applicants born in mainland China is December 8, 2015. Investors who have received I-526 approval with a priority date earlier than December 8, 2015, can enter the final consulate interview process or submit the I-485 adjustment of status application in the U.S. for processing. For investors who have received I-526 approval with a priority date between December 8, 2015, and October 1, 2016, it is recommended to pay fees and submit the DS-260 form and documents to the NVC for review as soon as possible to obtain a decision letter. The document teams and customer service teams of the WorldWay Immigration Group will continue to initiate client screening, contact relevant law firms, and submit NVC visa applications for eligible applicants, providing interview guidance, etc.
The EB-5 new policy still has no waiting period in September.
No waiting period + dual submission opportunities are fleeting.
According to the latest published visa bulletin for September 2025, the reserved EB-5 visa category for investors born in mainland China still has no waiting period. WorldWay reminds: the precious immigration window is fleeting, and the competition for reserved visa quotas has entered a critical stage; now is the golden opportunity to board the "fast train" of the EB-5 new policy with no waiting period! Although there is currently no waiting period for reserved visas, the Department of State has warned of future waiting period risks! Once a waiting period occurs, the current advantages of the "dual submission" fast track will no longer exist. Investors are advised to act quickly, select projects, and submit the I-526E application as soon as possible to lock in their priority date.
After the implementation of the new EB-5 investment immigration policy in the U.S., applicants can engage in "dual submission"; that is, applicants without waiting periods can simultaneously submit the I-526E immigration application and the I-485 adjustment of status application, and can also apply for travel permission I-131 and work permission I-765, also known as the "small green card." Approval of the travel permission I-131 application allows for legal and free entry and exit from the U.S. Approval of the work permission I-765 application allows for legal and free choice of employment.
From the past cases of WorldWay, many clients have obtained their small green cards through "dual submission" in about three months, enjoying the benefits of a "green card" in advance in the U.S., achieving freedom in living, employment, and education. Many clients have successfully obtained I-526E approval in 5-8 months, which is astonishingly fast! Interested investors should act quickly.
Choosing the right investment is crucial; EB-5 investment immigration prioritizes projects. Currently, the popular "Great Smoky Mountains • Marriott Hotel" EB-5 rural project is in high demand. This project is becoming a popular choice for EB-5 investment due to the following core advantages:
☑ Approximately 1.5 times first-priority real estate guarantee + developer shareholders providing personal asset guarantees for repayment
☑ A fund of billions providing guarantees for I-956F denials, I-526E denials, and job creation guarantees
☑ Project employment multiplier as high as 1.7 times
☑ Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which attracts millions of visitors, far surpassing Yellowstone
☑ Situated in the prime town of Gatlinburg, where real estate is in high demand
☑ The project has commenced construction, and the hotel development is in a substantial construction phase, with transparent supervision and regular progress updates
Additionally, the "Florida Lakeside Jewish Community," which has received approvals for I-956F/I-526E/green card three times, is also a preferred option for your immigration to the U.S. The construction of this project is nearing completion, and only a few precious spots remain; interested parties should act quickly.
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