Since the new fiscal year has already started, is India out of the EB-5 retrogression? We are waiting for our I-526 adjudication with a priority date in March, 2018. Considering the new changes with i-526 processing, how long do we still have to wait approximately?
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A Olusanjo Omoniyi
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIndia is still in retrogression. For a reliable, check the monthly visa bulletin published by the U.S. Department of State.
Mark AM Catam, Esq
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyOn average, its taking about 29 months for I-526 approval.
Salvatore Picataggio
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIf you are outside of the U.S. and going through the consulate, we use the Final Action Dates chart which shows Indians with approved I-526 petitions originally filed before Sept. 1, 2018, can proceed with the national visa center processing. Yes, you still have to wait for I-526 approval which can be two to four years. And it is not really clear how they will be handling older cases like yours with the new processing guidelines. There is a USCIS engagement in a few weeks where I am sure this will be a hot topic.
Fredrick W Voigtmann
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIndia is still subject to visa number retrogression, but the final action date on the February Visa Bulletin is Sept. 1, 2018, after your March 2018 priority date. The new Visa Bulletin for March 2020 should be out any day. Since your priority date is current, the new changes likely will not affect you. Current USCIS processing time for an I-526 petition is 32 to 49 months.
Vaughan de Kirby
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYour application may indeed be current and you should immediately consult with your investment immigration attorney.
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