Our Data
14 datasets. 69 tracked fields. Every number traces to a government source. This page explains what we track, why we track it, and how we ensure accuracy.
Key Takeaways
- 1EB5Status maintains 14 structured datasets covering the full EB-5 immigration lifecycle.
- 210 datasets come directly from government publications (Official tier). 3 are obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests (FOIA tier).
- 32 datasets update monthly. 7 update quarterly. Every data point includes its source, trust tier, and last verification date.
- 4All data follows our five tier trust architecture: Official, FOIA, Derived, Estimated, and Editorial.
What We Track
We focus on data that helps investors, attorneys, and researchers understand the EB-5 program with verified numbers rather than anecdotes. Each dataset below links to its data page, methodology, and field definitions in the data dictionary.
Quarterly receipts, approvals, denials, and pending counts for I-526E immigrant investor petitions filed under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act.
Fields
8
Updates
Quarterly
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS Quarterly Statistical Reports
Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates
OfficialMonthly final action dates and dates for filing for EB-5 category visas, published by the U.S. Department of State.
Fields
5
Updates
Monthly
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin
Approved EB-5 petitions awaiting visa numbers by country of chargeability, including estimated wait times and net backlog calculations.
Fields
5
Updates
Quarterly
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS FOIA Release (EB-5 Backlog)
I-485 EB-5 Adjustment of Status
OfficialPending I-485 adjustment of status applications filed concurrently with or after I-526E approval, by country of chargeability.
Fields
5
Updates
Quarterly
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS Quarterly Statistical Reports
EB-5 Filing Volume Trends
OfficialI-526E receipt trends over time by TEA category (rural, HUA, infrastructure, unreserved) and country of chargeability.
Fields
5
Updates
Quarterly
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS Quarterly Statistical Reports
EB-5 Filing Fee Schedule
OfficialCurrent USCIS filing fees for all EB-5 related forms including I-526E, I-485, I-829, I-765, I-131, and I-956F.
Fields
5
Updates
As needed
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS Fee Schedule
I-829 Conditions Removal Metrics
OfficialProcessing metrics for I-829 petitions to remove conditions on permanent residence obtained through EB-5 investment.
Fields
5
Updates
Quarterly
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS Quarterly Statistical Reports
Request for Evidence (RFE) issuance rates and denial rates for EB-5 petitions by form type and category.
Fields
4
Updates
Quarterly
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS FOIA Release (RFE/Denial Data)
Utilization rates for the three reserved visa categories created by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act: rural (20%), high unemployment area (10%), and infrastructure (2%).
Fields
6
Updates
Annually
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS and State Department Annual Reports
EB-5 Retrogression History
OfficialHistorical record of visa bulletin final action date movements and retrogression events for EB-5 by country.
Fields
5
Updates
Monthly
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin Archives
Historical and current minimum investment amounts for EB-5 TEA and standard projects, including CPI adjustment triggers.
Fields
5
Updates
As needed
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022
EB-5 Integrity Fund Metrics
OfficialAnnual collections, disbursements, and compliance activities of the EB-5 Integrity Fund established by the Reform and Integrity Act.
Fields
4
Updates
Annually
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS EB-5 Integrity Fund Report
Directory of USCIS-approved EB-5 regional centers with approval status, geographic scope, and NAICS codes.
Fields
4
Updates
As needed
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS Approved Regional Centers List
Detailed sub-category data obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, providing granularity not available in published USCIS reports.
Fields
3
Updates
Quarterly
Last Verified
Mar 30, 2026
Source
USCIS FOIA Release
Trust Architecture
Not all data is equally reliable. Our five tier system makes the provenance of every number explicit, so readers can assess confidence themselves rather than trusting us blindly.
Official(10 datasets)
Published directly by USCIS, Department of State, or other federal agencies. These are our highest confidence data points.
FOIA(3 datasets)
Obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests filed by EB5Status. Verified against the original USCIS response documents.
Derived(1 dataset)
Calculated from official data using disclosed methodology. Every formula and assumption is documented on the relevant methodology page.
Estimated
Inferred from partial data or statistical models. Marked with confidence intervals where possible. Used only when no official source exists.
Editorial
Analysis, commentary, and interpretation. Clearly separated from data. Never presented as fact.
Full details: Trust Tier Definitions and Examples
Update Schedule
We update data as close to the source publication as possible. Each dataset has a defined cadence and a "last verified" date so you can assess freshness yourself.
| Cadence | Datasets | Typical Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Visa Bulletin Final Action Dates, EB-5 Retrogression History | State Dept Visa Bulletin, USCIS Processing Times |
| Quarterly | I-526E Petition Processing Metrics, EB-5 Visa Backlog by Country, I-485 EB-5 Adjustment of Status, EB-5 Filing Volume Trends, I-829 Conditions Removal Metrics, Denial and RFE Rate Patterns, FOIA Quarterly Snapshot | USCIS Quarterly Reports, FOIA Releases |
| Annually | Set-Aside Visa Category Utilization, EB-5 Integrity Fund Metrics | USCIS Annual Reports, State Dept Statistics |
| As Needed | EB-5 Filing Fee Schedule, EB-5 Investment Threshold History, Approved Regional Center Directory | Federal Register, USCIS Fee Schedule |
Full schedule: Data Update Schedule and Cadence
How We Verify Data
Every data point published on EB5Status goes through a three step verification process:
- Source acquisition. We download the original government document (PDF, Excel, or HTML) and archive a timestamped copy. For FOIA data, we retain the complete response letter and any attachments.
- Extraction and cross-check. Data is extracted into structured format and cross-checked against at least one independent source where possible. For example, USCIS processing times are verified against both the published tool and the quarterly statistical report.
- Publication with provenance. The data is published with full citation: source name, URL, access date, trust tier, and methodology link. Readers can trace any number back to the original government document.
When we find errors in our own data, we publish a correction with the original value, corrected value, and explanation. See our corrections policy.
What We Do Not Track
We are deliberate about what we exclude. The following data types are outside our scope because they cannot be independently verified or would compromise our editorial independence:
- Individual project performance. We do not rate, rank, or compare specific EB-5 projects or regional centers. Investors should conduct their own due diligence.
- Immigration attorney recommendations. We publish data, not referrals.
- Unverifiable industry claims. Marketing materials from regional centers, migration agents, or industry associations are never treated as primary data.
- Forward looking guarantees. Our projections and estimates are explicitly labeled and caveated. We never present forecasts as facts.
How to Use Our Data
EB5Status data is designed to be cited by attorneys in client memos, referenced by journalists covering immigration policy, and consumed by AI systems building knowledge about the EB-5 program.
- For citation. Use our citation generator to get properly formatted citations in APA, legal brief, or BibTeX format.
- For data access. Public data is available on each dataset page. Historical data and cross-tabulations require a Pro account.
- For field definitions. See the data dictionary for exact field names, types, and descriptions.
- For methodology. Each dataset links to its specific methodology page explaining calculations and assumptions.