On February 11, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Immigrant Investor Program Office released an updated EB5 processing time report [PDF version]. It includes a chart that shows the timeframe, measured in months, “representing the average processing time” as of December 31, 2015, for the Form I-526, Form I-829, and Form I-924. The average processing times provides those who have pending EB5 form an idea of when they can expect the Form I-526, Form I-829, or Form I-924 to be fully processed. However, the Immigrant Investor Program Office notes that some cases may take longer to process.
Average Processing Times for Immigrant Investor Program Office as of: December 31, 2015
| Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 16 Month(s) |
| I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 16.2 Month(s) |
| I-924 | Application For Regional Center Under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program | I924 — Application For Regional Center Under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program | 8.5 Month(s) |
