EB5 Visa Processing Time
The EB5 Visa Processing Time encompasses the period from investing in a qualified EB5 project to obtaining a Lawful Permanent Residency with a Green Card. At AGACS PVT LTD, our recent experience indicates an EB5 Visa Processing Time of 6-12 months for Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor, specifically for investments in rural area projects.
Key Points
- 5 stages in the Eb5 visa processing time for a permanent
Green Card.
- The choice of investment project may impact processing
times.
- Other factors affecting the Eb5 timeline include country
of charges ability, priority date, and concurrent filing of forms I-485 &
I-526E.
EB5 Visa Processing Time Stages
Investment for an EB5 Project (2 Months)
-The average timeline for organizing funds and investing in an EB5 Project is 2 months.
-Capital investment must come from lawful sources, requiring comprehensive documentation.
-Collaboration with immigration attorneys ensures compliance with USCIS standards.
Filing Form, I-526 or I-526E typically takes between 6 to 24 months
-Processing time for Form I-526/I-526E ranges from 6 to 24 months.
-Approval of I-526 signifies eligibility for an EB5 Green Card.
Adjustment of Status in the US or Consular processing (6 to 12 months)
-EB5 Timeline for status adjustment in the US is 6 to 12 months.
-Concurrent filing of I-485 and I-526E for non-backlogged countries shortens processing times.
-Consular processing for investors outside the US takes 6 to 12 months.
Conditional Green Card (2 Years)
-Conditional Permanent Resident status is valid for 2 years.
-Investors must fulfill investment and job creation requirements within this period.
Approval of Form I-829 (22 to 48.5 months)
-Processing time for I-829 ranges from 22 to 48.5 months on average.
-Approval removes conditions on the Green Card, granting Lawful Permanent Residency.
How to Reduce Processing Times for EB5 Visa?
-Investing in a rural area project expedites processing times.
-Concurrent filing of I-485 and I-526E petitions reduces processing times by 12 to 24 months.
When Can I Move to the United States After Filing for EB5 Visa?
-If residing outside the US, relocation is possible after I-485 approval.
-Conditional Green Card allows living, working, and studying in the USA for 2 to 4 years.
EB5 Visa Wait Time
-No EB5 Visa Wait Time, except for China.
-The Visa Bulletin indicates priority dates and wait times for each country.
Effect of Country of Chargeability on EB5 Visa Timeline
-Longer EB5 Timeline if the chargeability country is China.
-Non-backlogged countries experience a quicker process.
EB5 Visa Priority Dates for All Countries
-The priority date is current (C) for all countries, except China.
-A current priority date implies no additional wait time for a Green Card application.
