by Lee Li | Jan 16, 2025 | Research & Analysis
The most recent data published by USCIS regarding Form I-956 (Application for Regional Center Designation), Form I-956F (Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise), Form I-956G (Regional Center Annual Statement), Form I-956H (Bona Fides of...
by Lee Li | Jan 14, 2025 | Research & Analysis
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of State published the Visa Bulletin for February 2025 (see here), confirming that all Reserved EB-5 categories will stay “current” in the upcoming month. The cut-off dates for the Unreserved EB-5 category will also remain...
by Lee Li | Dec 24, 2024 | Research & Analysis
Last week, USCIS published the quarterly statistics for Q4, FY2024, including the latest data on pre-RIA I-526 cases as well as post-RIA I-526E and I-526 petitions. The latest data sheds light on trends in EB-5 demand, capital raising, case processing, and the...
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...
