{"id":118610,"date":"2024-11-14T05:45:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T05:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/wordpress\/?p=118610"},"modified":"2024-11-14T05:45:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T05:45:11","slug":"december-2024-visa-bulletin-minimal-changes-in-employment-based-categories-eb-5-remains-unchanged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/es\/december-2024-visa-bulletin-minimal-changes-in-employment-based-categories-eb-5-remains-unchanged\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2024 Visa Bulletin: Minimal Changes in Employment-Based Categories, EB-5 Remains Unchanged"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/legal\/visa-law0\/visa-bulletin\/2025\/visa-bulletin-for-december-2024.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">December 2024 Visa Bulletin<\/a> 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.<\/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\">No Updates for India and China in the EB-5 Unreserved Category<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"subheading2\"><a href=\"#h3\">Small Changes in EB-2 and EB-3 Categories<\/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\">No Changes for EB-5<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 id=\"heading1\"><a href=\"#h6\">Get Your Green Card Faster With EB-5 Reserved Categories<\/a><\/h6>\n<h6 id=\"heading2\"><a href=\"#h7\">Get Started With EB5AN<\/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\/11\/image3-7.jpg\" alt=\"The final action dates chart from the State Department's December 2024 visa bulletin.\"><\/p>\n<p>The final action dates for employment-based visas, as published in the December 2024 <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>, indicate when visas are available based on applicants&#8217; priority dates. The priority date, marking when an applicant first filed their application (<a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/an-eb-5-investors-guide-to-form-i-526\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form I-526E<\/a> for EB-5 applicants), determines eligibility for moving forward in the immigration process.<\/p>\n<p>When an applicant\u2019s priority date precedes the final action date in their category, they can advance in the visa process. A \u201cC\u201d or \u201ccurrent\u201d date signifies no backlog, meaning applicants can receive a visa as soon as their application is approved.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h2\">No Updates for India and China in the EB-5 Unreserved Category<\/h4>\n<p>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 \u201ccurrent,\u201d allowing applicants to move forward without delay. <\/p>\n<p>The EB-5 set-aside categories also maintain \u00abcurrent\u00bb 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.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h3\">Small Changes in EB-2 and EB-3 Categories<\/h4>\n<p>Some modest movement occurred in the <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/02\/20\/how-can-indian-nationals-bypass-extreme-wait-times-for-eb-2-and-eb-3-visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EB-2 and EB-3 categories<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/09\/26\/what-is-the-eb-1-visa-and-who-can-apply-for-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EB-1<\/a> category, there is no movement from the <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/10\/15\/november-2024-visa-bulletin-no-changes-for-eb-5-or-other-employment-based-categories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 2024 Visa Bulletin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h4\">Dates for Filing<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image2-7.jpg\" alt=\"The dates for filing chart from the State Department's December 2024 visa bulletin.\"><\/p>\n<p>The \u00abDates for Filing\u00bb chart outlines when applicants can submit their visa applications after I-526E approval.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h5\">No Changes for EB-5<\/h4>\n<p>Dates for filing for all EB-5 categories remain \u201ccurrent,\u201d apart from the unreserved category dates for China and India, which are the same as the last visa bulletin.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h6\">Get Your Green Card Faster With EB-5 Reserved Categories<\/h3>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/09\/24\/a-closer-look-at-eb-5-set-asides-and-priority-processing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">set-aside categories<\/a> remain \u201ccurrent\u201d for all nationalities, meaning visas can be issued promptly.<\/p>\n<p>For applicants from high-demand countries, such as India and China, investing in reserved categories can offer a faster path compared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/10\/01\/what-can-pre-ria-investors-do-to-streamline-the-eb-5-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general unreserved visa queue<\/a>. Rural project investors, in particular, benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/councils\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2024\/07\/30\/priority-processing-in-practice-rural-eb-5-to-expedite-green-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">priority processing<\/a> on rural I-526E petitions.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/10\/22\/when-should-eb-5-investors-expect-backlogs-in-the-set-aside-visa-categories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">availability of reserved visas is limited<\/a>, so investors should begin the EB-5 process as soon as possible to benefit from this expedited pathway.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h7\">Get Started With EB5AN<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image4-6.jpg\" alt=\"A couple of EB5 investors signing some investment documents at a regional center office, with the EB5AN logo on the corner.\"><\/p>\n<p>Starting the EB-5 journey can feel complex, but having <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2024\/03\/15\/eb5an-leads-the-eb-5-industry-in-investor-resources-best-practices-and-transparency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expert guidance<\/a> can make the process much smoother and less stressful. With the right support, investors can confidently navigate each stage, from <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/2023\/07\/02\/eb-5-investment-transparency-a-guide-to-understanding-risks-and-identifying-red-flags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selecting a project<\/a> to preparing the necessary documentation and meeting the program\u2019s specific requirements. EB5AN offers valuable resources like its <a href=\"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/testimonial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">investor testimonials<\/a>, which provides real-life insights from successful investors who share their experiences, challenges, and tips for a seamless process.<\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/go.oncehub.com\/samsilverman2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule a free consultation<\/a> with EB5AN for direct, personalized guidance from our expert team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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