Updates

Visa Bulletin for April 2026: EB-5 Final Action dates advance for China

The April 2026 Visa Bulletin shows China unreserved final action date advancing 17 days to September 1, 2016. India holds steady at May 1, 2022. All reserved categories remain current.

March 20, 2026

April 2026 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State has published the April 2026 Visa Bulletin. EB-5 unreserved final action dates remain current for most countries, with continued movement for China and India chargeability areas.

March 15, 2026

USCIS Updates Concurrent Filing Guidance for EB-5

USCIS issued updated guidance on concurrent filing eligibility for EB-5 petitioners, clarifying requirements for I-526E and I-485 simultaneous submission.

March 10, 2026

USCIS Fee Schedule Effective April 1, 2026

Updated USCIS filing fees take effect April 1, 2026. The I-526E petition fee increases to $3,675. I-485 adjustment of status fee adjusts to $1,440.

March 1, 2026

USCIS Processing Times Updated for Q1 FY2026

USCIS has updated processing time estimates for I-526E petitions. Rural project petitions continue to show faster median processing times compared to urban filings.

February 28, 2026

Visa Bulletin for March 2026: EB-5 Filing dates advance for China

China EB-5 Filing dates advanced 40 days to 2016-10-01 EB-5 Final Action dates unchanged for all areas All EB-5 set-aside categories (Rural, HUA, Infrastructure) remain Current

February 20, 2026

March 2026 Visa Bulletin Released

The March 2026 Visa Bulletin shows continued forward movement in EB-5 final action dates. Rural and high unemployment set aside categories remain current for all chargeability areas.

February 15, 2026

Visa Bulletin for February 2026: First tracking

February 14, 2026

Proposed Rule: TEA Designation Methodology Updates

DHS published a proposed rule to update the methodology for designating Targeted Employment Areas under the EB-5 program, including updated census data requirements.

February 5, 2026

EB-5 Regional Center Integrity Fund: Annual Report Published

USCIS published the annual report on the EB-5 Regional Center Integrity Fund, detailing fund collections and expenditures for fiscal year 2025.

January 20, 2026

February 2026 Visa Bulletin Released

The February 2026 Visa Bulletin maintains current status for most EB-5 categories. China mainland born applicants see modest advancement in unreserved final action dates.

January 15, 2026