Regional Center Formations

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...

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....

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...

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....

A new U.S. visa program backed by President Donald Trump is expected to launch in the coming days. Known as the “Gold Card” visa, the program is expected to offer a pathway to permanent residency, and possibly even U.S. citizenship, for foreign investors willing to invest at least $5 million into the U.S. economy.  President...

Job creation is central to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program because it aligns with the US government’s goal of stimulating economic growth through foreign investment. The program requires each EB-5 investment to result in the creation of at least ten full-time jobs for US citizens or green card holders within a minimum two-year timeframe. Part-time...