by Lee Li | Dec 20, 2024 | Research & Analysis
On December 14, 2024, the Census Bureau released the 2019-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, which include updated unemployment rates for each census tract and the nation, reshaping targeted employment areas (TEA) in urban cities. Following the...
by Lee Li | Dec 10, 2024 | Research & Analysis
The U.S. Department of State recently published the Visa Bulletin for January 2025 (see here), indicating that the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing will remain unchanged for the Unreserved EB-5 category, while the Reserved EB-5 categories will continue to be...
by Lee Li | Nov 13, 2024 | Research & Analysis
(Click here to read and download the full report in PDF format) On August 16, the State Department announced that all Unreserved EB-5 visa numbers had been fully used for FY2024.[1] As a result, only 22 EB-5 visas were issued in September 2024, the last month of...
by Ashley Casey | Oct 28, 2024 | Education, Government Affairs, Research & Analysis
Potential Retrogression and Visa Waitlist in the EB-5 Program Since the implementation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), the I-526 and I-526E filing processes have changed significantly. However, one of the biggest challenges remains accessing...
by Ashley Casey | Oct 21, 2024 | Education, Research & Analysis
Post-RIA EB-5 I-526E Data Trends: Insights and Implications for Investors and Stakeholders Since the implementation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), the I-526 and I-526E filing processes have changed significantly. However, one of the biggest...
by McKenzie Penton | Oct 10, 2024 | Education, Events, Government Affairs, Membership, Research & Analysis
IIUSA is excited to announce its newest members-only engagement platform, “IIUSA Office Hours.” This new initiative, developed by the Membership & Investor Markets Committee, aims to foster closer connections between IIUSA members, staff, and...
