IIUSA Report on I-526/E Data for Q1 FY2025: Continued Growth in Filings, Decline in Processing Volume, and High Approval Rates
Yesterday, April 30, USCIS published the quarterly statistics for Q1, FY2025, including the latest data on pre-RIA I-526 cases as well as post-RIA I-526E and I-526 petitions in the first quarter of a new fiscal year. The latest data sheds light on trends in EB-5 demand, capital raising, case processing, and the backlog. Our key takeaways from the latest data release include: I-526E case filings in Q1 continued to increase in the new fiscal year, reflecting a 32%...
Congratulations to the 2025 IIUSA Board Election Winners
Congratulations to the 2025 IIUSA Board Election Winners IIUSA hosted it's 20th Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025. The main agenda item for the meeting was the 2025 Board elections and the association is pleased to announce the winners: President: William P. Gresser | EB-5 New York State Vice President: Noreen Hogan | CMB Regional Centers Secretary-Treasurer: Adam Greene | Peachtree Group Directors: Roberto Contreras IV | Houston EB5 Daniel J....
Get Ready for the 2025 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum: Download the Mobile App Today!
We’re just days away from the 15th Annual IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum in Houston—and we want to make sure you’re ready to make the most of it. Start by downloading the official event app! Scan the QR code below to access everything you’ll need on-site: the full agenda, speaker bios, reception details, venue info, and more—all in the palm of your hand. The mobile app is also where you'll find important updates during the event, so don't wait to get it installed!...
Updated TEA Mapping Tool & Data Analysis of EB-5 Urban TEA Trends Under the 2024 LAUS Unemployment Data
On April 18, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the 2024 annual Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) for all counties across the United States. While this new data does not affect the designation of rural areas, the updated national unemployment rate has redefined the threshold for qualifying as a high unemployment area (HUA) for census tracts nationwide. This data analysis provides insights into the impact of the new LAUS 2024 data on the...