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USCIS Releases Latest Data: EB-5 Immigration Sets Multiple Historical Records!
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released data for the fourth quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, marking the conclusion of the 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024). Compared to 2023, the number of new investors increased by 40%, contributing over $3 billion to the U.S. economy. The total number of I-829 approvals reached a record high. In 2024, the number of EB-5 visas issued by U.S. consulates was...
What to do if the I-526 processing time is too long?
Currently, the average processing time for the I-526 by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is approximately 17 months. However, USCIS recently announced that it is hiring more staff to work on reducing the backlog of EB-5 applications.
Main Content and Basic Process of I-526 Application
The I-526 is considered the first step in the U.S. EB5 application process. Investors are required to fill out the I-526 application form, submit the necessary related documents, and provide evidence that they have made an investment that meets legal requirements and satisfies EB-5 conditions.
7 Key Features of the New EB-5 I-526 Form
Effective June 9, 2017, EB-5 applications must use the new version of Form I-526. The new form reflects measures taken by USCIS to improve the transparency and integrity of EB-5 applications.