Key Findings
Rural TEA is 3x Faster
Rural set-aside petitions process in 11 to 17 months, roughly three times faster than unreserved petitions at 36 to 52 months. This speed advantage is the primary driver of rural category demand.
I-829 Has the Widest Range
Conditions removal (I-829) has a 37.5 month spread from 30 to 67.5 months. This reflects the complexity of verifying job creation and the large legacy backlog still under adjudication.
EAD is the Quickest Form
The I-765 Employment Authorization Document processes in 9 to 11 months. This means EB-5 applicants who concurrently file can typically receive work authorization within a year of filing.