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How has the RIA impacted I-526 processing times for rural EB-5 projects?

The official USCIS site says the I-526 processing time for investors born in China, India, and all other areas is 81.5 months, 47.5 months, and 58.5 months respectively. The RIA that passed about a year ago mentioned “priority processing” for investments in rural areas. How long could this take? My mom (a naturalized citizen) is filing an I-130 for my sister. I wonder whether it is a good idea for her to file an EB-5?

Answers

• Lynne Feldman

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 20, 2023

  It could be faster - you would need to look at the Visa Bulletins to analyze.

• Belma Demirovic Chinchoy

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on March 17, 2023

  Nothing has been priority processed yet so it is unclear how long this will take.