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18 Sep 2025

EB5 Unreserved Category Reaches Limit for Current Fiscal Year

The U.S. Department of State announced on September 16, 2025, that all available immigrant visas in the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) unreserved category have been issued for fiscal year (FY) 2025. Accordingly, consular posts temporarily cannot issue immigrant visas in this category and the U.S....

12:44 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Individuals / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin
20 Aug 2025

I became a conditional permanent resident through the EB5 program. Does time spent as a conditional resident count toward the 5-year requirement to apply for U.S. citizenship?

Answer Yes, time spent as a conditional permanent resident counts toward fulfillment of the requirements to apply for U.S. citizenship. (20.Aug.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here.  Copyright ©...

12:23 / Citizen / EB5 Investor / FAQs / Investor / Resident
08 May 2025

DHS Reportedly Freezes the EBE Program for Issuing Social Security Cards

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly frozen the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program  under which noncitizens could request a social security number on various U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms, including Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization; Form I-485, Application to...

17:04 / AOS/CP / Citizen / Employment Based / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News