USCIS Premium Processing and its continued exclusion of EB-5 investor petitions

Washington DC, United States, November 1, 2025 — Global Immigration Partners Clarifies USCIS Premium Processing Rules: EB-5 Investors Still Waiting for Inclusion

Global Immigration Partners, a leading U.S. immigration law firm, today released an update clarifying the current scope of USCIS Premium Processing and its continued exclusion of EB-5 investor petitions (Form I-526).

While Premium Processing has been expanded to include more employment-based visa categories, the EB-5 program remains ineligible, leaving investors subject to standard adjudication timelines that often extend well beyond a year.

Premium Processing: A Valuable Tool for Some, Not Yet for EB-5

Premium Processing, filed via Form I-907, allows eligible petitioners to pay an additional fee—currently $2,805 for most Form I-129 and I-140 petitions—in exchange for guaranteed action within a specific timeframe.

The service currently covers the following categories:

• Form I-129 – Petitions for nonimmigrant workers (e.g., H-1B, L-1, O-1)
• Form I-140 – Employment-based immigrant petitions (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3)
• Form I-765 / I-539 – Limited to certain student and exchange visitor classifications (F-, M-, and J-status)

Processing times range from 15 to 45 calendar days, depending on the form type. If USCIS does not act within the guaranteed window, the premium fee is refunded, though expedited review continues.

However, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Petition (Form I-526) has not yet been added to this list. Although the agency has indicated that EB-5 Premium Processing could be introduced in the future, no official timeline has been announced.

What This Means for EB-5 Investors

Without Premium Processing, EB-5 investors must rely on standard processing times, which can vary greatly depending on service center workload and the investor’s country of chargeability. For many, this means waiting 12 months or longer for initial adjudication.

“There’s growing demand from investors for faster adjudication, but until Premium Processing is extended to EB-5 petitions, planning and precision remain key,” said Alexander Jovy, Co-Managing Partner at Global Immigration Partners. “Our focus is to help clients file the strongest possible applications—avoiding delays and ensuring readiness for every stage of the process.”

Additional Insight from Co-Managing Partner Alexander Jovy

“The EB-5 program continues to be a cornerstone of U.S. investment immigration, but processing delays remain a major concern for global investors,” said Alexander Jovy, Co-Managing Partner at Global Immigration Partners. “We believe that eventually, Premium Processing will be expanded to include EB-5, reflecting the program’s importance to the U.S. economy. In the meantime, our team remains proactive in monitoring policy developments and guiding clients through every step of their EB-5 journey.”

Looking Ahead

Global Immigration Partners expects that USCIS may expand Premium Processing to additional categories as part of its modernization efforts, but emphasizes that EB-5 applicants should continue to plan for current standard timelines. The firm’s attorneys continue to monitor all regulatory updates and provide real-time guidance to investors and project developers worldwide.

About Global Immigration Partners

Global Immigration Partners, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a premier U.S. immigration law firm specializing in investor, business, and employment-based immigration programs. The firm provides strategic, results-driven legal counsel to individuals, families, and corporations pursuing U.S. immigration through investment and employment channels.

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Track introduces a unique partnership opportunity for companies aiming to connect with millions of devoted pet owners through authentic storytelling and music.

Los Angeles, CA, California, United States, October 31, 2025 — Nashville recording artist Woody Bradshaw has announced the release of “Bestest Ever Friend,” a heartfelt song that celebrates the joy, devotion, and emotional support dogs bring into people’s lives. The single highlights the powerful bond between humans and their pets and invites brand partnerships with companies such as Purina, The Farmer’s Dog, Pedigree, Blue Buffalo, Hill’s Science Diet, Merrick, BarkBox, Kong, Chewy, PetSmart, Petco Love, Ruffwear, Maxbone, Honest Paws, and Earth Rated.

The song’s warm and genuine tone makes it an ideal platform for collaborations and campaigns that showcase how dogs improve family life, well-being, and everyday happiness. Brands interested in partnerships or activations can reach out to woodybradshaw@gmail.com.

“Bestest Ever Friend” is narrated from the dog’s perspective, giving listeners a glimpse into the pure, unwavering devotion pets feel for their humans. This unique approach distinguishes the track in a genre filled with songs about faithful companions, yet rarely told from the animal’s point of view, and creates a meaningful opportunity for brands to celebrate dog companionship with their audiences.

The inspiration for the song comes from Bradshaw’s own life-changing experience with Bailey, a chocolate Labrador who came into his life during a difficult period following a breakup in 2013. What began as a temporary foster arrangement in Pensacola quickly became a profound bond that lasted five years and fundamentally changed his understanding of unconditional love.

“Bailey taught me something I’d never experienced before,” Bradshaw shares. “The way dogs love us is pure perfection. No matter how you treat them, their love never wavers. People can be conditional and fickle, but a dog’s love is unwavering. I want to celebrate that love and share it with brands that value the positive impact dogs have on life and family.”

The song captures everyday moments that dog owners everywhere will recognize—the morning wake-up calls, the neighborhood walks, and the way pets make everything better just by being there. In the bridge, Bradshaw delivers what he considers the heart of the song: the realization that humans are their pets’ entire world.

Woody Bradshaw has been developing this concept for years. The idea crystallized during the Bailey years, coinciding with the release of several dog-centered movies narrated by canines, including A Dog’s Purpose and The Art of Racing in the Rain. He realized that while many songs have been written about beloved pets, few truly capture the dog’s perspective while also creating opportunities for brands to engage audiences in meaningful ways.

Bradshaw brings his background as both an actor and musician to this heartfelt performance. Before pursuing music full-time, he worked in television in New York City and later in Los Angeles under the guidance of manager Jerry Silverhardt, who discovered Tom Cruise. After witnessing a live performance by songwriter Jimmy Webb, he realized his true calling was music and relocated to Nashville.

“Bestest Ever Friend” follows Bradshaw’s recent releases, including “Hallelujah” earlier this year and his Pensacola tributes “It’s Good to Be Home” and “The Blues Are Back in Town,” the latter celebrating the city’s famous Blue Angels aerobatic team.

This song is a celebration of the special bond with a four-legged family member. Its joyful tone and relatable message make it suitable for music lovers and animal lovers alike, with potential for animated films, charitable campaigns for animal welfare organizations, and National Dog Week celebrations nationwide. Millions of pet owners will recognize the sentiment that sometimes a person’s “bestest ever friend” walks on four legs and offers a kind of love few human relationships can match. Woody invites brands to partner with him in sharing that love with the world.

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About Woody Bradshaw

Woody Bradshaw is a Nashville-based recording artist and Pensacola, Florida native known for his heartfelt songwriting and authentic storytelling. His charting single “The Last Thing You Do” brought him national attention, while recent releases like “The Blues Are Back in Town” have earned praise from fans and critics alike. Before pursuing music full-time, Bradshaw worked as an actor in New York City and Los Angeles. His music draws from personal experiences and celebrates both his current home and his Florida roots while highlighting the unconditional love and joy pets bring to human lives.

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