I-526E at Immigrant Investor Program Office
Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
From USCIS data captured August 31, 2026
Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor
35 – 38 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before July 14, 2023.
Adjudication of a Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor, depends on the adjudication of its associated Form I-956F, Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise, and is only completed after the associated I-956F is adjudicated. Therefore, Form I-526E processing times reflect only those petitions whose associated Forms I-956F have been adjudicated.
In plain English
- The months range means: USCIS finished 80% of its recent I-526E cases at this office within that time. It's a reference point — some cases finish sooner, some later.
- "Case inquiry possible…" means: if USCIS received your case on or before that date, your wait is already longer than normal and you can officially ask USCIS about it (it's called an e-Request, and it's free).
- The chart below shows how the posted wait has moved over time — orange = our weekly captures; gray = archival history.
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Trend
Latest published wait
38 months
As of Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture
Stable
No change since Aug 24, 2026
View 18 exact readings
- Aug 31, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture38 months
- Aug 24, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture38 months
- Aug 18, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture38 months
- Aug 13, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture37 months
- Jul 22, 2026 · Arrive Legal capture37 months
- Jun 24, 2026 · archival history36.5 months
- May 23, 2026 · archival history36 months
- Apr 22, 2026 · archival history35.5 months
- Mar 17, 2026 · archival history35 months
- Feb 19, 2026 · archival history34 months
- Jan 15, 2026 · archival history33.5 months
- Dec 19, 2025 · archival history31 months
- Dec 9, 2025 · archival history29.5 months
- Oct 22, 2025 · archival history26 months
- Sep 30, 2025 · archival history21 months
- Sep 19, 2025 · archival history21 months
- Sep 6, 2025 · archival history21 months
- Jul 31, 2025 · archival history20 months
The national I-526E line
Cases waiting
10,453
nationwide (FY2026 Q2)
The line is
growing
+16.1% since FY2025 Q4
What that usually means
More applications than decisions — pressure toward longer waits.
From USCIS's official quarterly report. See the full outlook and methodology →
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-526E take at Immigrant Investor Program Office?
Per USCIS data captured August 31, 2026, I-526E at Immigrant Investor Program Office takes 35 – 38 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-526E case inquiry at Immigrant Investor Program Office if your receipt date is on or before July 14, 2023. Use USCIS's e-Request tool.
Is this time a guarantee?
No. It is the time within which USCIS completed 80% of similar cases over the past six months. Every case is different; some take longer.
Check your case status at USCIS Case Status Online · Official source: USCIS Case Processing Times