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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Is now a good time to apply for the EB-5 visa?
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Why should I wait in the U.S. for my EB-5 green card?
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How long it takes to get my EB-5 approval after I receive my Advance Parole?
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How soon could I get my green card once my I-829 is approved?
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When will USCIS review my I-526 petition filed in January?
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How will the visa retrogression affect my case at the NVC?
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How fast can an I-485 be approved for EB-5 applicants?
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What will happen with the EB-5 backlog by September 2027?
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What happens if my priority date retrogresses after scheduling my consular interview?
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What is the real EB-5 visa processing time today?