The processing times of forms I-526, I-485 and I-829 vary based on the workload of different USCIS service centers across the U.S. and other case-specific factors. Although USCIS updates its website with the estimated case processing times for each form, EB-5 investors can sometimes experience processing times outside the estimated windows. Other factors can also impact the adjudication timeline of an EB-5 case, including the country of chargeability of the principal applicants, the complexity of the evidence for sources of funds the applicant provides, or if the regional center project has received an exemplar approval. When EB-5 investors located outside the U.S. receive approvals on their I-526 petitions, they need to file the form DS-260 and schedule visa interviews at the U.S. consulates in their home countries, which can incur longer processing times.
EB-5 Processing Times Questions & Answers
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When can I expect an answer if I filed for EB-5 in November 2019?
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Approximately how long is it taking USCIS to process an EB-5 case now?
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How can an EB-5 investor travel abroad after applying for a travel permit?
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What is the typical EB-5 I-485 processing timeline after biometrics?
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When does EB-5 job creation legally start counting?
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How can I avoid leaving my children behind if we mistakenly filed their I-130 forms too late?
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How can EB-5 applicants leave the United States after completing biometrics?