As the new year begins, Visa welcomes a major triumph: investors in the rare large-scale infrastructure project exclusively represented by Visa—the Boston series—have been receiving I-526E conditional green card approvals one after another, with the approval pace continuing to lead the market.
Among them, an investor in the Bunker Hill public housing project in Boston set a remarkable record with an ultra-fast 13-day approval, not only breaking the previous 29-day record for the Yellowstone Club Phase III project—also held by Visa—but also redefining industry expectations.
13-Day Approval Case Details:
I-526E Application Submitted: February 4, 2026
I-526E Approved: February 17, 2026
From 29 days to 13 days, the new law approval record is once again set by Visa. This achievement represents not only a breakthrough in speed but also a dual testament to Visa’s strength in project selection, compliance expertise, and professional service capabilities.
With a wave of infrastructure project approvals in 2026, this approval pace serves as a major boost to the market at a time when the window of opportunity is narrowing.
A 13-day approval is a testament to excellence.
Behind this outstanding achievement lies the solid foundation that the project has already received official I-956F approval from the U.S. immigration authorities, with the entire project template documentation already reviewed and accepted. In other words, the project structure, compliance framework, and capital path have all been verified. Investors are primarily required to submit only their personal source-of-funds documentation, resulting in a clearer review process, streamlined procedures, and significantly reduced risk.
At the same time, an experienced documentation team with a deep understanding of the immigration authorities’ review approach and pace ensures more targeted preparation, from document compilation to logical presentation, reducing the uncertainty of repeated communications and requests for evidence.
As the window of opportunity continues to narrow and the pace of adjudication evolves, these approval results send a clear signal: well-structured projects with clear pathways are delivering results at an accelerating pace.
History Repeats Itself: Opportunities Don’t Wait for the Hesitant
The rapid 13-day approval of this infrastructure project closely mirrors the 29-day approvals seen in the rural category when the new law was first implemented.
Back then, the situation was similar—few projects, limited data, and few public case studies, leading to widespread hesitation in the market. Many were concerned about uncertainty and reluctant to act. However, the first to take the leap made their decisions precisely when information was still unfolding and the market had yet to become crowded.
What followed is well known: approvals accumulated, applicant numbers surged, the underestimated window of opportunity quickly narrowed, and competition intensified. By the time the market reached a consensus, the pace had already shifted.
Now, with these rapid infrastructure project approvals, a new window of opportunity is emerging, and those who enter early are often the ones who can lock in their position ahead of the curve.
Why Visa’s Infrastructure Projects Are Securing Approvals Ahead of the Queue in 2026
Under the new law framework, Visa has undoubtedly emerged as a market leader. To date, all projects represented by Visa have received I-956F approvals in either the rural or infrastructure categories, consistently setting new records under the new law.
Highlights include:
Over 570 green card applications filed under the new law
Over 380 I-485 green card approvals
29-day I-526E approval record for a rural project
13-day I-526E approval record for an infrastructure project
4-month I-485 approval record
The world’s first physical green card issued under the new law
These achievements reflect not only exceptional results but also Visa’s proven expertise and professionalism.
