by Lee Li | Mar 19, 2026 | Research & Analysis
This week, the U.S. Department of State published the April 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), reflecting a 17-day advancement in the Unreserved EB-5 Final Action Dates (FAD) for Chinese applicants. This marks the third forward movement in FY2026 for China’s Unreserved...
by Lee Li | Mar 12, 2026 | Research & Analysis
Last week, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released monthly visa issuance data for June, July, and August 2025. This marks the first update in the last eight months since the publication of May 2025 visa issuance data in July 2025. A total of 1,412 EB-5 visas were...
by Lee Li | Feb 25, 2026 | Research & Analysis
The U.S. Department of State has released the March 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), showing a 40-day advancement in the Dates for Filing for Chinese applicants in the Unreserved EB-5 category. The Final Action Dates will remain unchanged in the upcoming month for both...
by Lee Li | Jan 30, 2026 | Research & Analysis
Yesterday, on January 29, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for all census tracts across the United States. While this new data DOES NOT affect the designation of EB-5 rural areas, the updated unemployment...
by Matt Harakal | Dec 19, 2025 | Education, Events, Government Affairs, Membership, Research & Analysis
2025 was perhaps one of the most unique and challenging years the EB-5 program has faced. Through it all, IIUSA and our members played a central role in the EB-5 ecosystem and the momentum the program has heading into 2026. IIUSA members benefited from the...
by Lee Li | Dec 18, 2025 | Research & Analysis
The U.S. Department of State has released the January 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), showing continued forward movement for both the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing in the Unreserved EB-5 category. Pre-RIA Chinese applicants will see a one-month advancement in...
