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...
by Lee Li | Apr 1, 2026 | Research & Analysis
Last week, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released monthly visa issuance data for September 2025, marking the conclusion of data releases for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. A total of 372 EB-5 visas were issued in September (the final month of FY2025), including: 339...
by Lee Li | Mar 26, 2026 | EB5 Voices, Research & Analysis
Earlier this week, USCIS published the quarterly statistics for the fourth quarter of FY2025, including the latest data on pre-RIA I-526 cases as well as post-RIA I-526E (regional center EB-5 investors) and I-526 (direct EB-5 investors) petitions. Key takeaways from...
