USCIS has announced a new “Inventory Management” model for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, set to take effect on March 30, 2026. This update outlines how the Investor Program Office will prioritize the processing of I-956F project approvals, I-526/I-526E investor petitions, and the management of rural versus non-rural cases, as well as reserved visa subcategories.
Key Details:
- Effective date: March 30, 2026
- New processing order includes I-956F approvals, I-526/I-526E petitions, and rural/non-rural case management.
- Current Visa Bulletin shows all EB-5 set-aside categories as “Current” for China and India.
- The term “Current” may indicate a lack of backlog but does not guarantee immediate visa availability.
This new model could lead to increased visa pressure as latent demand transforms into real approvals, potentially affecting timelines for investors.
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Source: Michael A. Harris, Esq.