What happens to approved I-526 petitions if the EB5 program sunsets on Jan 19, 2018?

There are legislative and regulation proposals to grandfather in those I-526 petitions that already have been filed.

You should be "grandfathered" under the old provision, even if the regulation changes or sunsets on the EB-5 Pilot program.

If the EB-5 regional center program is not extended, an I-526 petition, approved or not, cannot proceed (i.e., cannot be processed further). Most people believe the program will be extended.

The petitions that are in progress, such as yours, will continue to be processed after January 19, 2018.

First, I understand the program will extend to February 19, 2018. I think we may see new regulations soon; maybe even next month. I am very optimistic that we will see new legislation soon that will extend the program for at least 5 years.

It should not affect you under current rules.

The NVC will proceed with the processing of all previously filed applications, such as yours.

If the EB-5 program sunsets on January 19th, individuals with approved petitions should still be grandfathered in and eligible to immigrate on that basis.

The program will have to be extended in order for you to be issued an immigrant visa.