The September 30, 2026, grandfathering deadline has passed, but the EB-5 calendar is not quiet. Two more dates will shape what an EB-5 investment costs: new USCIS filing fees on November 30, 2026, and the first inflation adjustment to the minimum investment amounts on January 1, 2027. For investors who have not yet filed, the...
Rakesh Patel
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule affecting the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, just over a year after immigration filing fees were significantly increased in April 2024. Under the EB–5 Reform Act, DHS is authorized to set fees, and this rule proposes several changes, including reductions to the EB-5 fees...
Funding an EB-5 investment with personal salary savings or business profits is common. However, more investors are now turning to less traditional funding sources, such as retirement accounts. In particular, using a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Accounts to fund an EB-5 investment has become increasingly popular. What is a Self-Directed IRA? A Self-Directed IRA is a...
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The EB-5 process relies heavily on thorough documentation and strict compliance with USCIS regulations, especially regarding the source and path of investment funds. If you’re pursuing a partial investment, it’s critical to clearly outline and disclose the full source and path of the total intended investment amount (a minimum of $800,000 plus any applicable administrative...
Recently, the United States has taken significant steps toward becoming a global leader in digital assets through two landmark legislative initiatives aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. The first is known as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (the “CLARITY Act”) which was introduced by the House of Representatives with an...
One of the most important requirements in the EB-5 process is proving that your investment funds come from a lawful source. A common question among potential investors is whether earnings from employment abroad can be used toward an EB-5 investment. The short answer is yes. Foreign salary income is a permissible source of EB-5 funds,...
Navigating the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program’s source of funds requirements demands thorough detail and documentation. For many investors, gifts from family members often present a viable source for their investment. Documentation of gift USCIS requires comprehensive documentation to establish the gift’s legitimacy. This includes a notarized gift affidavit signed by the donor showing their intent...
Can I Make a Partial Investment in the EB-5 Program? The EB-5 Investor Program allows visas to be made available to qualified immigrants who have invested or are actively in the process of investing capital in a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE). The latter category is often described as a partial investment. A partial investment is...