‘How long does it take to get I-526 Petition approval?’ is a common question.

While USCIS states that processing time for the I-526 Petition can vary depending on the circumstances of an individual’s case, one can reasonably predict how long a usual case takes.

USCIS’s Processing Time page indicates that the updated time frame for the EB-5 form I-526 is estimated at 20.5 – 26.5 months. The I-526 Immigrant Petition for Alien Entrepreneur is for investors seeking to immigrate to the United States.

The time frame has actually been reduced. The previous time frame was longer, an estimated time frame of 25 – 32.5 months. That means that the processing time has gone down and the office is more efficient at processing the petitions.

Does this mean you’ll receive your I-526 Petition approval or denial in 20.5 – 26.5 months?

This time-frame is the average processing time. Typically, that’s how long an entrepreneur can expect the process to take. Other factors such as background checks and requests for additional evidence may slow the process.

How can you speed up your I-526 Petition approval process?

The best way, is to prevent any single part of your petition from causing you delays. Requests for additional evidence are usually what slow a case down. An experienced and knowledgeable EB-5 immigration attorney can help you collect all the required documentation and can file the petition on your behalf so that it’s submitted correctly the first time.

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