{"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\/zh-hans\/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 &#8220;current&#8221; 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 &#8220;Dates for Filing&#8221; 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. Departmen [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":118635,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"about-us":[],"eb-5-program-page":[],"class_list":["post-118610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118610"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118610\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118635"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118610"},{"taxonomy":"about-us","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/about-us?post=118610"},{"taxonomy":"eb-5-program-page","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eb5visainvestments.com\/zh-hans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/eb-5-program-page?post=118610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}