Effective March 30, 2026, USCIS will implement a new “Inventory Management” approach for processing EB-5 investor petitions. This update stems from the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) and significantly changes how Form I-526 (Standalone Investor) and Form I-526E (Regional Center Investor) petitions are reviewed. What Changed? The RIA introduced several priorities for...
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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....
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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...
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...
Understanding the complex and dynamic EB-5 process requires an understanding of the key players involved. From immigration attorneys navigating legal complexities to securities attorneys who structure investment projects and economists evaluating the economic impact of proposed projects, each player plays a crucial part in helping investors obtain a green card through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor...