by Lee Li | Jun 23, 2026 | Research & Analysis
The U.S. Department of State published the latest July 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), showing mixed developments for the Unreserved EB-5 category. While the cutoff date for China continues to advance, the India Unreserved EB-5 category will become unavailable in July....
by Lee Li | Jun 17, 2026 | EB5 Voices, Research & Analysis
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...
by Lee Li | May 21, 2026 | Research & Analysis
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...
by Lee Li | May 20, 2026 | Research & Analysis
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...
by Lee Li | May 18, 2026 | Research & Analysis
Last week, the U.S. Department of State published the June 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), showing that all Reserved EB-5 categories will remain “Current” in June. In addition, the latest Visa Bulletin does not include any indication of potential cut-off dates for...
by IIUSA HQ | Apr 16, 2026 | Research & Analysis
This week, the U.S. Department of State published the May 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), showing a 151-day advancement in the Unreserved EB-5 Dates for Filing (“Chart B”) for Chinese applicants. In addition, the China Unreserved EB-5 Final Action Date (FAD) continues...
