Understanding the January 2025 Visa Bulletin and Possibility of Establishing Cut-off Dates for EB-5 Set-Aside Categories in Fiscal Year 2025
December 31, 2024

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- Investors may no longer be able to file adjustment of status applications concurrently with I-526E petitions. The concurrent filing option has benefited a lot of investors who have valid status (such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) in the US. allowing them to obtain a five-year work authorization card (EAD) and international travel permit (Advance Parole) while their green card application is pending.
- Investors could experience longer waiting times to receive their green card, depending on when their priority dates become current.
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