USCIS Updates EB-5 I-526E Processing Times for Q2 2026
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published its latest processing time estimates for Form I-526E, the Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor.
According to USCIS, processing times continue on an improving trajectory as of Q2 2026, benefiting from additional staffing following the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.
What This Means for EB-5 Investors
For high-net-worth individuals pursuing U.S. permanent residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, processing time data is a critical planning factor. The I-526E is the first major filing step in the Regional Center EB-5 pathway, establishing investor eligibility and job-creation compliance.
For the full EB-5 petition process from I-526E through I-829, see EB-5 Application Process Guide →.
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