RESOURCES & DATA

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EB-5 Program Frequently Asked Questions

IIUSA’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the EB-5 Regional Center Program was developed by IIUSA’s Best Practices Committee as a practical guide for stakeholders involved in EB-5 transactions. Whether you’re new to the program or an experienced practitioner, these FAQs are designed to provide accessible information on key aspects of EB-5 participation and compliance.

DATA INSIGHTS

Interested in staying up to date on the trends and successes of the EB-5 industry? Explore the EB-5 data dashboard and read IIUSA’s data reports below to stay informed on the latest developments in the EB-5 industry.

IIUSA builds, maintains, and optimizes a large data library that covers all aspects of the EB-5 industry. Our data allows us to answer important questions about the trends of EB-5 investment inflows, the demand for EB-5 across the globe, the adjudications in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the distribution of targeted employment areas (TEA). Our research agenda includes the following:

EB-5 Applications (I-526/E) Data Dashboard

This interactive dashboard brings the key data points and trends of Form I-526 to your fingertips, including statistics of pre-RIA legacy I-526’s and post-RIA I-526/E’s. Learn about the latest estimated amount of EB-5 investment inflows to the U.S. economy, the demand for EB-5 immigrant investment, the productivity of adjudicating I-526/E cases at USCIS and the average approval rates of I-526/E petitions.

EB-5 Visa Usage Data Dashboard

This interactive dashboard features comprehensive statistics related to EB-5 visa usage. Drawing data from the U.S. Department of State, this data tool provides you with a one-stop hub for all your EB-5 visa data needs.

EB-5 Economic impact

Research focused on EB-5 investment inflows and the impact of the EB-5 Program on job creation and stimulating the U.S. economy. 

EB-5 Investor Markets

Research focused on raising EB-5 capital across the world, the top markets with the most EB-5 investors, and rising stars with the fastest growth.

EB-5 Regional Center Trends

Research focused on the dynamics of approved and terminated Regional Centers across the country.

USCIS adjudication trends

Research focused on the processing times, approval rates, and other EB-5 related adjudication trends in USCIS.

Targeted Employment Areas (TEA)

Research focused on the processing times, approval rates, and other EB-5 related adjudication trends in USCIS.

Latest Reports & Analysis

I-526E Data Analysis for Q1 FY2026: India Leads Investor Demand as Filings Rise, Adjudications Decline, and I-526E Approval Rates Fall

Last week, USCIS published the quarterly statistics for the first quarter of FY2026, including the latest data on pre-RIA Form I-526 petitions as well as post-RIA Form I-526E (Regional Center EB-5 investors) and Form I-526 (Direct EB-5 investors) petitions. Key...

DOS Publishes FY2026 Annual Immigrant Visa Limits: 13,206 New EB-5 Visas Available This Year

Yesterday, on May 20, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) published the much-anticipated Annual Numerical Limits for Fiscal Year 2026 for both family-based and employment-based immigrant visas, including EB-5.   Table 1: Employment-based Immigrant Visa Limits for...

IIUSA EB-5 TEA Map Updated with New 2025 LAUS Data: Check the Latest HUA Qualifications

On May 19, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the 2025 Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) annual average data by county. While this new data DOES NOT affect the designation of EB-5 rural areas, the updated unemployment rates have impacted the qualification...

For questions on the EB-5 data and research, please contact IIUSA at research@iiusa.org.

ANALYZE DATA & RESOURCES

eb-5 economic impact data

eb-5 iNVESTOR MARKETS DATA

eb-5 Regional Center trends

Targeted Employment Areas Data

USCIS adjudication trends

Become a Member

IIUSA members benefit from access to state-of-the-art tools, networking opportunities, educational events, and insights into the latest trends in the EB-5 industry. For over a decade, IIUSA has served as the unifying voice of the EB-5 Regional Center Industry, representing and connecting thousands of diverse stakeholders who contribute billions of dollars of economic development and job growth in the United States through EB-5 investment. Interested in learning more about the many benefits of IIUSA membership?

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