Data Center FAQ
Common questions about our data sources, methodology, freshness, and access levels.
Where does this data come from?
All data in the USCIS Data Center is downloaded directly from uscis.gov. We use USCIS quarterly reports, monthly inventory files, and other official publications. No data is scraped from third party websites or extracted from blog posts. Source file URLs are published on our Sources page so anyone can verify independently.
How current is this data?
We refresh our datasets within 72 hours of USCIS publication. The latest quarterly data is from FY2025 Q3 (April to June 2025). USCIS publishes quarterly data approximately 4 months after quarter end.
Can I cite this data?
Yes. We encourage citation with attribution to both EB5Status and the original USCIS source. Each page includes a citation box with APA, legal brief, and BibTeX formats. For example: EB5 Status, "EB-5 Quarterly Processing Tracker," eb5status.com, sourced from USCIS OPQ FY2025 Q3.
What data do you NOT have?
We do not currently have Department of State visa issuance data, NVC waitlist positions, or processing time breakdowns by TEA category. These are tracked as planned additions. See our methodology page for a full list of known limitations.
How do you handle suppressed values?
USCIS uses suppression codes D and H to indicate counts below 11, redacted for privacy. These values are not zero. We display them as "D*" and "H*" with a footnote explaining the suppression. We do not estimate or impute suppressed values.
How is this different from other EB-5 data sources?
EB5Status downloads data directly from USCIS primary source files and preserves the original documents. Every value is traceable to a specific cell in a specific USCIS file. We publish exact values, not approximations, and we document all methodology including limitations.
Do you sell data?
The latest quarter of data is always public. Free accounts unlock 4 quarter history and dashboard access. Pro subscribers access full historical archives, exports, and API access. Methodology, FAQ, and source documentation are always fully public.
Still have questions?
Review our full methodology documentation or contact us for specific data inquiries.