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?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIf your sister is Family based First Preference, the waiting line will be at least 10 years, and if she is married, anticipate at least 15 years, so right now, EB-5 may be the best option if you file soon.
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIt could be faster - you would need to look at the Visa Bulletins to analyze.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyNothing has been priority processed yet so it is unclear how long this will take.
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