EB-5 Program Statistics
Data current as of · Source: USCIS Quarterly Statistics
EB-5 program statistics for FY2025 through Q3 show that USCIS received 5,079 new petitions and maintained an I-526E approval rate of 94%. The Department of State issued 9,534 EB-5 visas (including derivatives) through August 2025. The pending petition backlog stands at 10,787 cases. Filing volumes are running 25% above the prior year pace, driven by the September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline. Rural TEA projects account for the fastest growing segment of new filings. Source: USCIS Quarterly Statistics, Q3 FY2025.
EB-5 Filing and Adjudication Summary
| Fiscal Year | Receipts | Approvals | Pending | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (Q1 to Q3) | 5,079 | 2,881 | 10,787 | 94% |
| FY2024 | 6,424 | 1,834 | 9,312 | 91% |
| FY2023 | 4,213 | 563 | 6,722 | 85% |
| FY2022 | 3,108 | 312 | 5,072 | 82% |
Source: USCIS Quarterly Statistics. Approval rate = approvals / (approvals + denials).
For detailed methodology, see our Methodology page. Full statistics with historical data are available on the Statistics page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current EB-5 approval rate?
The I-526E approval rate reached 94% in Q3 FY2025, the highest rate recorded since the Reform and Integrity Act took effect in March 2022. This rate is calculated from completed adjudications (approvals plus denials) and excludes withdrawn or administratively closed cases.
How many EB-5 petitions are filed each year?
USCIS received 5,079 new EB-5 petitions through Q3 of FY2025, placing the program on pace to exceed the prior year total of 6,424. The I-526E form accounts for approximately 95% of new filings, with legacy I-526 filings tapering as expected.
How many EB-5 visas are issued annually?
The Department of State issued 9,534 EB-5 visas (including derivative family members) through August 2025. Congress allocates approximately 10,000 EB-5 visas per year.
What is the current EB-5 petition backlog?
The pending petition inventory stands at 10,787 cases as of Q3 FY2025. This includes approximately 8,965 I-526E petitions and 1,822 legacy I-526 petitions.
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