The July Visa Bulletin indicates that the dates for EB-5 investors from India and China in the Unreserved category remain unchanged since May, according to the U.S. Department of State (DOS).
The final action dates for Indian investors are May 1, 2019, and for mainland China investors, Jan. 22, 2014.
Meanwhile, filing dates for Indian investors are April 1, 2022, and for Chinese investors, Oct. 1, 2016.
How important is the visa bulletin for new EB-5 applicants?
The final action and filing dates in the July visa bulletin are crucial calendar days for EB-5 applicants, as they signify visa availability.
The filing date is when applicants can submit their EB-5 forms and documentation to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing. It applies to individual applications and concurrent filing for submitting joint forms.
They are in Chart B and are crucial for preparing for the final green card visa interview at a U.S. consulate abroad for investors who apply from their home countries.
Meanwhile, the final action date is when an EB-5 immigrant visa will be available for issuance to investors who have already initiated their applications.
They are in Chart A and are critical for assessing when applicants can receive their U.S. immigrant visas.
Waiting for the EB-5 visa backlog
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) last adjusted these dates in May, involving retrogression due to high demand and a surge in applications to meet the visa limits for fiscal year 2025, which ends on September 30, 2025.
Additionally, EB-5 applications for the three set-aside categories: Rural, High-Employment Area, and Infrastructure, do not face backlogs.
However, the DOS has cautioned that this situation could change by the end of the fiscal year.
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