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...
EB-5 After September 30: What to Expect Before the January 1, 2027 Investment Increase
Oct192026
The September 30, 2026, grandfathering deadline under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) has passed. Investors filing in late 2026 or 2027 can still choose either the direct or regional center path, but regional center petitions filed after the deadline do not carry grandfathering protection and depend on congressional reauthorization of the...
When funding an EB-5 investment, investors may rely on money received from their family members or friends. These transfers generally fall into one of two categories: a loan or a gift. While both may be acceptable sources of investment capital, they are not interchangeable terms. The way a transaction is characterized should also accurately reflect...
Jun302026
When salary is used towards an EB-5 capital investment, USCIS expects more than a general claim that the investor earned a sufficient income” and “This requires a comprehensive review of W-2s, tax returns, and bank statements. W-2 Forms and Tax Returns to Establish Consistent Gross Earnings A W-2 form provides the official record of annual...
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...
A core principle of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is that all investment funds must have a lawful origin. The source of an EB-5 investor’s funds must be clearly documented and legally obtained. The program allows for various ways to finance the required $800,000 investment, including using loaned funds from sources such as a bank,...
Mar282025
On March 21, 2025, IIUSA and DHS submitted a second joint status report detailing their ongoing but unsuccessful efforts to resolve their legal dispute over the EB-5 investment sustainment period rules. A joint status report is a document filed in court by both parties in a lawsuit to update the judge on the status of...