Do USCIS EB-5 processing times for I-485 represent the number of months it takes to adjudicate once the priority date of an applicant is current or is it the number of months it takes to adjudicate once the I-485 application is filed?
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Daniel A Zeft
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyAn EB-5 investor can file an I-485 application with U.S. CIS when there is an available immigrant visa number based on the priority date. If the EB-5 investor does not have an available immigrant visa number, then this EB-5 investor cannot file the I-485 application with U.S. CIS.
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIt is the number of months to adjudicate but the Priority Date in the Final Action Date chart must also be current per the Visa Bulletin.
Dennis Tristani
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyStated processing times on the USCIS website are based on the date filed - however, the I-485 will not be adjudicated unless the PD is current.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyHas the I-526 been approved? If no, then do not worry about I-485 processing until after the approval of I-526. If the I-526 has been approved, and the priority date is current, the processing time is generally calculated from the date of filing.
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