EB5 application

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If approved, dependents could file an I-829 independently if the EB-5 investor dies or abandons their petition but would have qualified for the visa.

The proposal acknowledges that the reduced EB-5 fees will improve processing and reduce the current backlog.

The heart of the issue is the delay in paying the rest of the money, not the use of partial payment per se.

The H-1B program has been under much scrutiny since the second Trump Administration took office in January.

This monthly resource provides vital information on the availability of immigrant visa numbers for the EB-5 and other U.S. visas.

For EB-5 investors, these faster approval times signal a more streamlined path to participation in well-prepared investment projects.

The update affects EB-5 investors outside the United States explicitly at the DS-260 stage of their application process.

The claimants argue that the sudden financial burden on H-1B applicants disrupts stability for employers and foreign workers in the U.S.

USCIS began sending notices to investors before the start of the 2026 fiscal year on Oct. 1. They affect pre and post RIA regional center investors.