What is the I-829 denial rate?

There is no single, definitive number for the denial rate of the I-829, the petition that removes the conditions on residency obtained through the EB-5 program. The percentage shifts from period to period, follows the review policies in effect at the time, and depends heavily on the quality of documentation in each individual case.

What can honestly be said is that the majority of well-prepared petitions tend to be approved, because an investor who reaches this stage has generally already sustained the investment and the job creation. Even so, a historically low denial rate is no individual guarantee: each I-829 is evaluated on its own merits.

If you want concrete data, the safe path is the primary source. The USCIS publishes statistics on the receipt, approval, and denial of immigration petitions, and that is where up-to-date figures should be verified rather than relying on secondhand numbers.

For your specific case, more important than the average is the strength of the evidence. It is worth confirming the requirements and current data with USCIS or a trusted professional before filing.

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