{"id":112350,"date":"2024-09-17T05:45:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T05:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/wordpress\/?p=112350"},"modified":"2024-09-17T05:48:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T05:48:19","slug":"october-2024-visa-bulletin-china-makes-significant-eb-5-jump-major-worldwide-eb-3-advancements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/ar\/october-2024-visa-bulletin-china-makes-significant-eb-5-jump-major-worldwide-eb-3-advancements\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2024 Visa Bulletin: China Makes Significant EB-5 Jump, Major Worldwide EB-3 Advancements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Marking the first <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/08\/01\/how-to-read-the-visa-bulletin-a-complete-guide-for-eb-5-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visa bulletin<\/a> of the new fiscal year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/legal\/visa-law0\/visa-bulletin\/2025\/visa-bulletin-for-october-2024.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">October 2024 Visa Bulletin<\/a> released by the U.S. Department of State indicates some key movements in the EB-5 visa category, while the dates remain current for all country nationals except India and China.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, the final action date for Chinese applicants under the unreserved EB-5 category will move forward to July 15, 2016, marking a notable 213-day improvement.<\/p>\n<p>Indian EB-5 applicants will also enjoy continued advancements in final action dates.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, USCIS has announced that the agency will accept employment-based adjustment of status applications according to the Dates for Filing chart in October.<\/p>\n<div class=\"form-guide\">\n<h6 id=\"heading1\"><a href=\"#h1\">Final Action Dates<\/a><\/h6>\n<ul class=\"form-guide-list\">\n<li id=\"subheading2\"><a href=\"#h2\">Advancement for India and China in the EB-5 Unreserved Category<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"subheading2\"><a href=\"#h3\">EB-1 and EB-3 Movements for India and China; Major EB-3 Worldwide Advancements <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 id=\"heading1\"><a href=\"#h4\">Dates for Filing<\/a><\/h6>\n<ul class=\"form-guide-list\">\n<li id=\"subheading2\"><a href=\"#h5\">Retrogression for China in EB-5<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 id=\"heading1\"><a href=\"#h6\">Investing in Reserved EB-5 Categories Can Streamline Your Green Card Application<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6 id=\"heading2\"><a href=\"#h7\">EB5AN Can Help You Through the EB-5 Process<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h1\">Final Action Dates<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image3-1.png\" alt=\"The Final Action Dates chart for employment-based visa categories from the USCIS visa bulletin from October 2024.\"><\/p>\n<p>This chart shows the final action dates for employment-based immigrant visas as listed in the October 2024 Visa Bulletin. These cut-off dates determine whether <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/07\/02\/how-is-eb-5-visa-availability-estimated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immigrant visas are available<\/a> based on applicants\u2019 priority dates.<\/p>\n<p>A priority date is when the initial Green Card application was submitted to USCIS. For EB-5 applicants, this is the date they filed <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/an-eb-5-investors-guide-to-form-i-526\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form I-526E<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If an applicant\u2019s priority date is earlier than the final action date in their category, they can proceed with their visa application.<\/p>\n<p>When a final action date is marked as \u201cC\u201d or \u201ccurrent,\u201d it means there\u2019s no backlog for that nationality, and the visa can be issued immediately after approval.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h2\">Advancement for India and China in the EB-5 Unreserved Category<\/h4>\n<p>There are some significant changes in the final action dates for China and India in the EB-5 category this month. <\/p>\n<p>For China, the final action date in the EB-5 unreserved category will move forward by seven months, bringing it to July 15, 2016. This marks a record jump since the beginning of the Chinese EB-5 visa retrogression.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, for <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/09\/06\/5-considerations-indian-green-card-applicants-should-keep-in-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India<\/a>, the final action date will see a notable advancement of over one year, with the new cut-off date set at January 1, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The EB-5 <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5affiliatenetwork.com\/exploring-the-differences-between-eb-5-rural-high-unemployment-and-infrastructure-project-investments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">set-aside categories<\/a> are \u201ccurrent\u201d for all nations, including India and China, indicating no backlog in these categories.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who invest in projects eligible for these reserved visas can proceed with their immigration process as soon as their I-526E petitions are approved.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h3\">EB-1 and EB-3 Movements for India and China; Major EB-3 Worldwide Advancements<\/h4>\n<p>The final action date for India in the EB-1 category will <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/08\/12\/september-2024-visa-bulletin-final-update-for-the-fiscal-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">remain the same<\/a>, while China will advance by about a week to November 8, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/04\/26\/immigrant-visas-for-indian-nationals-over-1-million-applicants-waiting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EB-3 category<\/a>, the movements are mixed. The final action date for China EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers will retrogress by five months, moving back to April 1, 2020. The cut-off dates for Indian applicants will slightly move forward from October 22, 2012, to November 1, 2012. <\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, EB-3 Professionals and Skilled Workers worldwide will see a significant advancement. The final action date for all countries aside from India and China will move forward by almost two years, with the new cut-off set at November 15, 2022. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h4\">Dates for Filing<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image2-1.png\" alt=\"The Dates for Filing Chart from the State Department's visa bulletin October 2024.\"><\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;Final Action Date&#8221; chart indicates when a visa is likely to be available based on an applicant&#8217;s nationality and category, whereas the &#8220;Dates for Filing&#8221; chart sets the date when an applicant can submit their visa application after their I-526E is approved.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h5\">Retrogression for China in EB-5<\/h4>\n<p>For EB-5, all reserved and unreserved categories in the Dates for Filing chart are \u201ccurrent,\u201d except for China and India.<\/p>\n<p>India has the same cut-off dates in the unreserved category as the previous visa bulletin, while the dates for filing for Chinese applicants will see a slight retrogression of three months, shifting back to October 1, 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Dates for filing for Chinese applicants in the EB-3 category will also retrogress, shifting back by nearly eight months to November 15, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Indian EB-1 applicants will see an advancement of about two months to April 15, 2022\u200b. The Indian EB-3 category will also move forward by more than seven months to June 8, 2013.<\/p>\n<p>The dates for filing in the EB-3 Worldwide category will advance, albeit modestly, by one month to March 1, 2023.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h6\">Investing in Reserved EB-5 Categories Can Streamline Your Green Card Application<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image5-5.jpg\" alt=\"A group of foreign nationals waving at the camera with the U.S. flag behind them.\"><\/p>\n<p>The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) designated 32% of the annual EB-5 visa quota for set-aside visas, specifically for projects in targeted employment areas (TEAs) and certain infrastructure projects. Of this, 20% is reserved for rural areas, 10% for high-unemployment areas, and 2% for infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n<p>According to the October 2024 Visa Bulletin, these categories are &#8220;current&#8221; for all countries, which means there are no backlogs and visas are immediately available.<\/p>\n<p>EB-5 investors from high-demand countries like India and China can bypass the lengthy wait times in the unreserved visa category by investing in projects that qualify for these set-aside visas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/06\/21\/rural-eb-5-investment-a-faster-path-to-u-s-green-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rural EB-5 project<\/a> investors can accelerate their Green Card process even more, as USCIS offers priority processing for rural I-526E petitions.<\/p>\n<p>However, the number of reserved visas is limited, so investors should begin their EB-5 process as soon as possible to secure their place before <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/03\/02\/new-uscis-data-major-implications-for-rural-and-urban-eb-5-investor-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these categories face backlogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h7\">EB5AN Can Help You Through the EB-5 Process<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image4-10.jpg\" alt=\"An EB5 industry professional explaining the visa bulletin to an EB5 investor at a regional center office, with the EB5AN logo on the corner.\"><\/p>\n<p>Navigating the EB-5 process becomes simpler with the support of experienced professionals. To gain a deeper understanding of the program and minimize both financial and immigration risks, you should consult with a knowledgeable <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/eb-5-immigration-attorneys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immigration attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For firsthand insights into each step of the EB-5 journey, you can explore <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/testimonial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EB5AN\u2019s investor interview series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We also recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/go.oncehub.com\/samsilverman2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scheduling a free consultation with EB5AN<\/a>, where our expert team is ready to address your questions and provide personalized guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marking the first visa bulletin of the new fiscal year, the October 2024 Visa Bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State indicates some key movements in the EB-5 visa category, while the dates remain current for all country nationals except India and China. 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