Version Formats
Datasets
eb5_datasets_v{YYYY}.{MM}.{seq}Calculations
calculations_v{major}.{minor}Both formats are machine-readable and can be used for versioned citations in legal briefs, academic papers, and policy analysis.
Version History
v1.0 — Initial Methodology Publication
March 6, 2026
Methodology ChangeDataset UpdateFeature
eb5_datasets_v2026.03.1calculations_v1.0
- •Initial methodology framework published with 18-source hierarchy
- •Trust tier system (Blue/Gray/Green/Yellow/Orange) launched
- •Freshness SLAs established
- •Data dictionary published with 100+ fields
- •Initial dataset release: visa bulletin history, USCIS statistics, processing times
Site Architecture Finalized
February 28, 2026
Site UpdateFeature
- •20 core page specifications completed
- •Data dictionary mapped to government sources
- •URL taxonomy and navigation finalized
- •SEO strategy with 140+ keywords documented
FOIA Tracking and Data Discovery
January 15, 2026
FeatureMethodology Change
eb5_datasets_v2026.01.1
- •FOIA tracker launched
- •First FOIA request submitted to USCIS
- •Source authority ledger completed: 18 sources ranked
- •Competitive analysis completed
Upcoming Milestones
- June 2026First FOIA dataset release (Green tier)
- August 2026Regional center performance metrics (Gray tier)
- September 2026Grandfathering deadline analysis (Special feature)
- Q4 2026Investor outcome estimates (Yellow tier: statistical modeling)
Last updated: March 2026
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