EB-5 Statistics 6/16/2010
June 17, 2010 Leave a comment
The following statistics related to the EB-5 program were reported by USCIS at the EB-5 stakeholder meeting on 6/16/2010:
- There are currently 94 approved Regional Centers (RCs), operating in 34 states, inclusive of the District of Columbia and Guam.
- Approximately 90-95% of the individual Form I-526 petitions filed each year are filed by Alien Investors who are investing in RC-affiliated commercial enterprises.
- There are approximately 65 RC Proposals pending with USCIS.
Statistics for EB-5 visas reflect the increasing popularity of the program, and a relatively high rate of approval.
Individual EB-5 Petition Statistics Oct – May FY 2010 Receipts Approvals Denials Form I-526 Petition 1,100 955 113 Form I-829 Petition 438 188 33
Individual EB-5 Petition Statistics FY 2009 Receipts Approvals Denials Form I-526 Petition 1,028 966 163 Form I-829 Petition 437 335 55
EB-5 Visa Usage Fiscal Year Total EB-5 Visas Issued FY10 (Oct-May) 1,494 (32% I-485, 68% DS-230) FY09 4,218 (24% I-485, 76% DS-230) FY08 1,360 FY07 806 FY06 774
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