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PDF Guide10 pagesMarch 27, 2026

How to Read EB-5 Data: A Guide for Investors and Attorneys

Learn how to interpret USCIS quarterly statistics, visa issuance data, and processing time reports. Understand what approval rates, pending backlogs, and filing volumes actually mean for your case.

Table of Contents

PDF · 10 pages

  1. 1Where EB-5 Data Comes From
  2. 2Understanding Approval Rates
  3. 3Reading Pending Backlog Numbers
  4. 4Visa Issuance vs Petition Data
  5. 5How EB5Status Calculates Derived Metrics

What You'll Learn

  • How to read USCIS quarterly I-526E statistics correctly
  • What approval rates actually measure (and common misinterpretations)
  • How pending backlog trends predict future processing times
  • The difference between visa issuance data and petition approval data
  • How EB5Status assigns trust tiers to different data sources

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Topics Covered

  • USCIS quarterly reporting methodology
  • How to interpret approval rates accurately
  • Reading pending backlog trends
  • Visa issuance data vs petition data
  • Data trust tiers and reliability assessment