The data in this report reflects approvals through late August 2026. The actual count has continued to grow since publication.
EB5 United has surpassed 900+ I-526E approvals, extending its position as a leading Regional Center for Rural EB-5 investment in the post-RIA era. Based on internal data, approximately 78% of the firm's Rural I-526E petitions have been adjudicated within 12 months under Priority USCIS Processing, a meaningful advantage over the non-Rural EB-5 processing time standard.
In December 2025, EB5 United announced surpassing 750 I-526E approvals. By early April 2026, that number reached 800, by mid-2026 had surpassed 850, and has since continued to grow, a milestone that reflects the real-world impact of Priority USCIS Processing under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) of 2022 and EB5 United's continued leadership in Rural EB-5 investment.
EB5 United has sponsored eight post-RIA Rural TEA EB-5 Projects and one post-RIA Urban High Unemployment Area (HUA) EB-5 Project since 2022. The Urban HUA Project averages approximately 31.3 months to adjudication, while the Rural TEA portfolio averages 9.7 months, roughly 3.2× faster.
- 900+ I-526E approvals across EB5 United's post-RIA portfolio
- 9.7 months Rural TEA I-526E average; fastest approval in approximately 1 month
- Approximately 78% of Rural petitions adjudicated within 12 months under Priority USCIS Processing
- Priority Rural TEA Processing is roughly 3× faster than the I-526E processing time published by USCIS
- Portfolio includes 8 Rural TEA Projects and 1 Urban HUA Project sponsored since the RIA of 2022
Rural TEA EB‑5 moves roughly 3× faster than the I‑526E
processing time published by USCIS.
The RIA of 2022 introduced Priority USCIS Processing for Rural TEA petitions with a 120-day target. In practice, EB5 United’s Rural portfolio averages 9.7 months to adjudication, a meaningful advantage over the I-526E processing time published by USCIS, which currently stands at 34.5 months.
than USCIS’s published Form I-526E processing time of 34.5 months.
Most Rural approvals come in under 12 months.
The overwhelming majority of EB5 United's Rural I-526E petitions are adjudicated within a year, and the fastest has come back in just one month.
Post-RIA I-526E approvals, by Project.
EB5 United's post-RIA portfolio includes eight Rural TEA Projects and one Urban HUA Project. Each plays a distinct role in the portfolio; together they account for the full 900+ approval milestone.
Adjudication speed under the RIA of 2022.
Prior to the RIA of 2022, I-526 petitions often took 2-4 years on average to adjudicate. The RIA of 2022 introduced Priority USCIS Processing for Rural TEA petitions with a 120-day target. In practice, EB5 United's Rural portfolio averages 9.7 months to adjudication, a meaningful advantage over the I-526E processing time published by USCIS, which currently stands at 34.5 months.
Dates every EB-5 investor should know about.
Choosing the right Project also means acting inside the right window. The Regional Center program runs on a fixed statutory clock set by Congress, and it applies no matter which Project an investor ultimately selects.
File the I-526E petition by this date to lock in eligibility under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.
EB-5 minimum investment amounts are scheduled to increase.
The Regional Center program will sunset unless Congress reauthorizes it by this date.
Filing before these statutory deadlines protects an investor's eligibility, the lower investment threshold, and the path to a Conditional Green Card under the current Regional Center program.
The EB-5 Program has generated jobs in dozens of states across the country, both red and blue, and support for its reauthorization spans both political parties in Congress. EB5 United does not anticipate the Program will be allowed to lapse, though investors should treat the September 30, 2027 date as unconfirmed until Congress acts.
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EB5 United stands as the dominant Regional Center for Rural EB-5 Projects in the post-RIA era. Our position is built on data, not marketing.
EB5 United's full track record, by the numbers.
EB5 United has long preferred 1st position, senior lending as a core structural safeguard, designed to provide built-in downside protection for EB-5 investors. Combined with a disciplined due diligence process and relationships with established U.S. development partners, this approach reinforces our fiduciary commitment to every investor family.
The data shows that Priority Processing, applied to well-structured Rural TEA Projects, continues to deliver the fastest and most reliable path to a U.S. Green Card. EB5 United remains the trusted choice for families seeking faster approvals and reliable immigration outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions about I-526E approvals.
Data source. All approval counts, processing-time averages, shortest approval times, and distribution percentages referenced in this article are drawn from EB5 United's internal records of actual USCIS I-526E adjudications issued to investors in EB5 United-sponsored Projects. Data is current as of August 2026; the actual count has continued to grow since publication. Figures reflect 900+ post-RIA I-526E approvals across eight Rural TEA EB-5 Projects and one Urban HUA EB-5 Project sponsored since 2022. USCIS industry-wide processing figures referenced for comparison are sourced from USCIS published processing times.
Disclaimer. This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or investment product. This is not a general solicitation or general advertisement. Any securities offering is made exclusively through a confidential Private Placement Memorandum ("PPM") delivered to qualified investors on a private basis. Information herein is based on current laws and USCIS policies as of the date of publication and is subject to change. Past approval performance is not a predictor of future processing times, and individual processing timelines may vary and are subject to USCIS adjudication. Immigration benefits are not guaranteed. This content does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or immigration advice. Prospective investors should consult their own qualified legal, tax, and immigration advisors before making any decisions.
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