The December 2024 Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State reveals no changes in the EB-5 category, with dates remaining current for all countries except India and China.
Final Action Dates
- No Updates for India and China in the EB-5 Unreserved Category
- Small Changes in EB-2 and EB-3 Categories
Dates for Filing
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Final Action Dates
The final action dates for employment-based visas, as published in the December 2024 Visa Bulletin, indicate when visas are available based on applicants’ priority dates. The priority date, marking when an applicant first filed their application (Form I-526E for EB-5 applicants), determines eligibility for moving forward in the immigration process.
When an applicant’s priority date precedes the final action date in their category, they can advance in the visa process. A “C” or “current” date signifies no backlog, meaning applicants can receive a visa as soon as their application is approved.
No Updates for India and China in the EB-5 Unreserved Category
There are no changes in final action dates for the EB-5 unreserved category this month. India remains at January 1, 2022, and China at July 15, 2016. For other countries, dates remain “current,” allowing applicants to move forward without delay.
The EB-5 set-aside categories also maintain “current” status for all countries, including India and China, meaning there are no backlogs in these areas. Investors in projects that meet reserved visa requirements can proceed with their immigration process.
Small Changes in EB-2 and EB-3 Categories
Some modest movement occurred in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories this month. In the EB-2 category, India advanced by two weeks to August 1, 2012, while China remains at March 22, 2020. The EB-3 category also saw minor movement, with India advancing by one week to November 8, 2012. The final action dates for China and all other countries remain unchanged.
In the EB-1 category, there is no movement from the November 2024 Visa Bulletin.
Dates for Filing
The “Dates for Filing” chart outlines when applicants can submit their visa applications after I-526E approval.
No Changes for EB-5
Dates for filing for all EB-5 categories remain “current,” apart from the unreserved category dates for China and India, which are the same as the last visa bulletin.
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The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) reserves 32% of the annual EB-5 visas for TEA and infrastructure projects: 20% for rural areas, 10% for high-unemployment areas, and 2% for infrastructure projects. In the December 2024 Bulletin, these set-aside categories remain “current” for all nationalities, meaning visas can be issued promptly.
For applicants from high-demand countries, such as India and China, investing in reserved categories can offer a faster path compared to the general unreserved visa queue. Rural project investors, in particular, benefit from priority processing on rural I-526E petitions.
The availability of reserved visas is limited, so investors should begin the EB-5 process as soon as possible to benefit from this expedited pathway.
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