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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How long will USCIS take to process pending EB-5 applications?
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How many days is USCIS taking to process I-526s after a NOID?
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What happens to my approved I-526 petition with the U.S. consulate halt?
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What is a reasonable wait time for an I-485 adjudication?
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How long must I wait for my I-485 application to be processed?
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How can I submit an inquiry about my pending I-485 case?
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How should I proceed if my I-485 was rejected before the I-526E?
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How can my I-829 still show pending while my family’s shows approved?