The 2026 AILA EB-5 Virtual Conference focused on the future of the program as the September 30 deadline approaches. With hopes high for the renewal of the Regional Center Program, experts highlighted key issues and opportunities for EB-5 stakeholders, providing insights into trends and strategies to successfully navigate the path forward. Factors Affecting EB-5 Timelines...
EB-5 Information
In January 2026, the American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA) obtained new data through July 31, 2025, from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about what is really happening with EB-5 investor petitions, especially in the set-aside categories: Rural, High Unemployment (HUA), and Infrastructure. What Did USCIS Report? AIIA confirms that this is the most complete...
The EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo, held in Newport Beach, California, in January 2026, brought together attorneys, regional centers, project developers, and industry professionals to discuss the evolving EB-5 landscape, adjudication trends, and immigration policy developments. Across panels and conversations, one message was consistent: thoughtful planning, rigorous due diligence, and strategic decision-making matter more than...
The EB-5 visa program is one of the fastest ways for foreign nationals to get a U.S. green card by investing in American businesses. If you’re considering the EB-5 program, it’s important to understand two key dates: the program’s validity and the grandfathering window. How Long Is the EB-5 Program Valid? The EB-5 program is...
Bank statements are among the most important documents in an EB-5 case because they do more than show that an investor earned or received the relevant investment funds. For EB-5 purposes, USCIS is not only interested in whether funds were lawfully obtained, but also in the path those funds took to reach the EB-5 project....
Jan62026
The Gold Card program is a newly announced U.S. immigration initiative created by the Trump administration through Executive Order #14351. The program is described to establish a pathway to permanent residency, allowing foreign nationals to obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status—and potentially U.S. citizenship—by making a substantial financial gift to the United States Department of...
Dec122025
USCIS announced on December 4, 2025, that certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will now have shorter validity periods for both initial and renewal applications, affecting many individuals seeking or extending work authorization in the U.S. USCIS explained that the purpose of these changes is to ensure more frequent vetting, deter fraud, and identify applicants who...
USCIS has reinstated EB-5 filing fees to the pre-April 1, 2024 amounts. This change follows a federal court decision invalidating the April 2024 fee rule after finding that USCIS implemented the increases without following required legal procedures. As a result, EB-5 investors, regional centers, and project developers will currently benefit from significantly lower filing costs....