I-526(L) at Immigrant Investor Program Office
Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor (Legacy)
From USCIS data captured July 22, 2026
China - mainland born - For use by an investor who wishes to immigrate to the United States
114 – 127 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before January 07, 2016.
Months of Inventory (MOI) will be 47.6 months. 'Legacy' refers to all Form I-526 editions that predate the 6/01/22 edition. ALERT: In general, USCIS will first process Form I-526 petitions for investors for whom a visa is available or will soon be available. Processing times for Form I-526 are typically based on an analysis of the completed cases for the prior months.
All other areas - For use by an investor who wishes to immigrate to the United States
97 – 106.5 months
Case inquiry possible for receipt dates on or before September 21, 2017.
Months of Inventory (MOI) will be 47.6 months. 'Legacy' refers to all Form I-526 editions that predate the 6/01/22 edition. ALERT: In general, USCIS will first process Form I-526 petitions for investors for whom a visa is available or will soon be available. Processing times for Form I-526 are typically based on an analysis of the completed cases for the prior months.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does I-526(L) take at Immigrant Investor Program Office?
Per USCIS data captured July 22, 2026, I-526(L) at Immigrant Investor Program Office takes 114 – 127 months (80% of cases complete within that time).
When can I ask USCIS about my case?
Under the current data, USCIS accepts a I-526(L) case inquiry at Immigrant Investor Program Office if your receipt date is on or before January 07, 2016. 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.
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