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The U.S. Department of State has released the January 2026 Visa Bulletin, a key reference for investors waiting to file or advance their U.S. green card applications.
USCIS has not yet confirmed whether applicants should use Final Action Dates or Dates for Filing. Based on recent practice, USCIS is expected to continue using Dates for Filing for both family-based and employment-based categories.
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🇺🇸 United States & 🇫🇷 France – What This Means for French Investors
- France remains a “current” country for EB-5, with no major visa backlogs.
- French investors can often file faster and benefit from concurrent filing.
- The U.S.–France tax treaty helps avoid double taxation.
- EB-5 remains one of the most secure legal paths to long-term U.S. residency.
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🌎 South America – Priority Date Overview
- South American countries remain “current” for EB-5.
- No significant retrogression, allowing faster processing.
- EB-2 and EB-3 align with All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed.
- Key advantage compared to high-demand countries such as China and India.
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Key January 2026 Movements
- EB-1 advanced for China and India
- EB-2 advanced by 3 months for most countries
- EB-3 China (Other Workers) advanced by 1 year
- EB-5 India advanced by 2 years
- Most other categories remained unchanged
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If you are a European or South American investor considering EB-5, now is the right time to secure your strategy.
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