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Challenges and benefits facing Latin American EB-5 investors

Latin American EB-5 investors need strategic guidance to safely navigate challenges to make the most of this opportunity.... Read more

Victor A Espinosa
September 26th, 2023
EB-5 I-526E petitions approved in less than three months; faster USCIS processing times welcomed

EB-5 industry stakeholders commend the USCIS efforts in taking less time to process rural I-526E form applications.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 26th, 2023
Why EB-5 Regional Centers need to file the updated Form I-956G

The deadline for EB-5 regional centers to file Form I-956G approaches. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 25th, 2023
EB-5 industry gears up for potential government shutdown

The EB-5 industry is better prepared to face a potential U.S. government shutdown on Sep. 30.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 18th, 2023
Visa Bulletin: Final action dates and dates for filing applications for EB-5 investors jump in October

EB-5 date updates respond to the availability of new visa numbers for the 2024 fiscal year.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 15th, 2023
Indian EB-5 investors prepare for upcoming October tax hike on outbound transfers

The Indian government scheduled a tax hike on Oct. 1, 2023, which will impact Indian citizens interested in sending money overseas, including Indian investors interested in the EB-5 visa program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 12th, 2023
What smart EB-5 investors can find out when researching regional centers

EB-5 investors may come across in-house regional centers and third-party rental centers.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 4th, 2023
Can EB-5 applicants use a mix of funds for their investment?

How can EB-5 investors use a mixed source of funds for their investments?... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 31st, 2023
USCIS clarifies policy on aging out calculation for children in EB-5 visa applications

USCIS has updated its Policy Manual, which helps prevent children in some EB-5 applications from aging out.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 30th, 2023
Indian HNWIs: Why do they emigrate and what are their top destinations?

The Indian millionaire market for visas is thriving, with the EB-5 visa program remaining popular.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 29th, 2023
Addressing RIA ambiguities: Attorneys urge USCIS to clarify EB-5 issues and gray areas

EB-5 industry stakeholders urge USCIS to address key gray area issues.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 28th, 2023
How EB-5 regional centers navigate project selection

EB-5 regional centers face the challenge of choosing projects that stand out in a highly competitive market.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 22nd, 2023
EB-5 metrics show a robust program post-RIA

While the EB-5 program has experienced some bumps along the way, the program continues ahead with EB-5 volumes holding strong.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 22nd, 2023
Why UAE is booming as a global wealth hub for HNWI investors

Many of the world’s high-net-worth individuals have chosen the United Arab Emirates as a private wealth hub.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 21st, 2023
The Build It in America Act’s potential impact on EB-5

The Build It in America Act currently discussed in Congress would have a limited effect on EB-5 investors and projects.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 16th, 2023
Less than a year wait for EB-5 green cards

USCIS is approving EB-5 I-526E applications faster.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 10th, 2023
September’s EB-5 visa bulletin shows quotas will be reached for 2023 fiscal year

The U.S. State Department has released its September visa bulletin.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 8th, 2023
Heightened scrutiny and restrictions for Russians applying for EB-5 and other visas

Russian citizens are encountering more stringent processing of EB-5 investor applications in the US.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 8th, 2023
Benefits of concurrent filing of I-526 and I-485 for EB-5 investors

By filing the I-526 and I-485 together, EB-5 investors can continue working and traveling while their applications are pending.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 7th, 2023
How litigation can help EB-5 investors tackle delays

Litigation is an effective tool for EB-5 in tackling application delays and pressuring USCIS to expedite processing times. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 2nd, 2023
Update to rural TEA and MSA designations impacts EB-5 projects, investors

Some 100 US counties lost or gained EB-5 rural TEA designation. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 1st, 2023
Why EB-5 data shows I-526 petitions have elevated denials

USCIS has published EB-5 program data for the second fiscal quarter of 2023.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 1st, 2023
EB-5 FOIA lawsuit filed against USCIS

USCIS is being sued to have the agency provide EB-5 visa set-aside demand.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 27th, 2023
How EB-5 investors may seek refunds and reinvest in new RIA set-asides

For EB-5 backlogged countries like China, the new set-aside categories determined by the RIA are allowing investors to enter a new line.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 26th, 2023
USCIS unveils new I-526 form processing criteria for faster EB-5 adjudication

USCIS made an update to its visa availability approach to streamline the processing of Form I-526, impacting EB-5 applications.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 20th, 2023
August visa bulletin and how EB-5 investors can better understand it

The U.S. State Department has released its August visa bulletin.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 13th, 2023
Vermont reaches $16.5 million settlement with EB-5 investors

The State of Vermont agreed to a settlement amount of $16.5 million to resolve the Jay Peak EB-5 projects scandal.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 6th, 2023
USCIS postpones EB-5 fee hikes to 2024

USCIS postponed the publication of a final rule to raise EB-5 filing fees.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 3rd, 2023
Regional Centers' repayment track record important for EB-5 investors

Regional Centers that return the full principal to an EB-5 investor prove they have experience managing all phases of the program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 28th, 2023
From our Sponsors: Green Card Fund expands with new office in HCMC, Vietnam

Green Card Fund, an EB-5 regional center, is announcing the grand opening of its newest office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 27th, 2023
How can investors best vet EB-5 regional centers following RIA?

With the changes that came with the RIA, it is important that investors understand how to vet EB-5 regional centers... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 27th, 2023
Dignity Act could bring big changes for EB-5

A bipartisan group of representatives has introduced an updated version of the Dignity Act, which could impact the EB-5 program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 22nd, 2023
Can remote workers be counted in an EB-5 project?

How has remote work becoming mainstream impacted EB-5?... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 20th, 2023
Voting for our Top 25 awards has started!

EB5 Investors Magazine has launched its Top 25 voting for 2023.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 16th, 2023
July visa bulletin keeps steady for EB-5 investors

The U.S. State Department has released its July visa bulletin for all EB-5 categories.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 8th, 2023
EB-5 stakeholders seek more clarity on infrastructure projects category

The new infrastructure projects category has left many EB-5 stakeholders seeking more guidance on what projects qualify.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 8th, 2023
Senator Gillibrand visits rural EB-5 project in New York

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York visited the renovation project of the historic Pocketbook Factory, a rural EB-5 project.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 7th, 2023
New Florida law restricting real estate ownership might impact EB-5 investors

Florida’s legislature has made efforts to thwart foreign ownership of real estate, which may affect EB-5 investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 31st, 2023
New leadership voted in for IIUSA board

IIUSA has announced a new Board of Directors, eager to make an impact for the benefit of the EB-5 investor community.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 25th, 2023
Benefits of EB-5 investments in rural TEAs

The EB-5 program has many incentives for EB-5 applicants that invest in rural TEA projects that came about from the RIA.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 24th, 2023
Why the EB-5 visa market in China is surging

Find out why the EB-5 program has seen great interest by Chinese nationals.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 19th, 2023
Important visa information when traveling to China for our July expo

Participants to our upcoming EB-5 and Global Immigration Expo in Shanghai, China on July 17-18 are urged to start their visa and travel arrangements.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 17th, 2023
India takes a step back in June visa bulletin; China remains the same

The June 2023 EB-5 visa bulletin has been released.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 16th, 2023
H-1B and other visa holders are turning to EB-5

More foreign workers and other valid visa holders are considering the EB-5 route.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 15th, 2023
Lawsuit against USCIS leads to benefits for EB-5 investors

The latest case filed against USCIS on behalf of EB-5 investors could bring greater insight into how the agency handles EB-5 applicants.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 9th, 2023
How international students can get in-state tuition through EB-5

Concurrent filing, experts say, can be a way for EB-5 investors and their family members to receive in-state tuition.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 5th, 2023
How concurrent filing benefits EB-5 investors

One of the key features of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 is concurrent filing.... Read more

Kyle Walker
May 2nd, 2023
New employment data from BLS updates EB-5 TEA map

The EB-5 TEA map has been updated according to the new data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 1st, 2023
Mixed reactions to USCIS EB-5 engagement meeting

USCIS held a much anticipated EB-5 Stakeholder Engagement, which received mixed reactions in the community.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 26th, 2023
How the EB-5 program helps support disaster relief and recovery efforts

Find out how the EB-5 program can be used to support disaster relief and recovery efforts.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 19th, 2023
New GAO report recommends USCIS step up EB-5 data collection

GAO has found that USCIS stands to improve EB-5 fraud and national security risk monitoring.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 19th, 2023
China’s EB-5 final action date progresses in May visa bulletin

The May 2023 visa bulletin has been released, detailing the final action date for EB-5 investors from different countries. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 14th, 2023
China’s accession to Hague’s Apostille Convention expected to streamline EB-5 processing

China has acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, which is expected to save time for EB-5 investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 13th, 2023
Lawsuit filed against USCIS on behalf of Vietnamese EB-5 investors

The Galati Law Firm has filed a FOIA lawsuit against USCIS regarding the agency’s adjudication of Vietnamese EB-5 petitions. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 11th, 2023
Post-pandemic stage brings an end to USCIS deadline flexibilities

USCIS announced that previous COVID-19 flexibilities, including those for EB-5 investors, have come to an end.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 4th, 2023
Banks face aftermath, as EB-5 investors look for options

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank left many EB-5 investors unsure of the safety of their funds.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 29th, 2023
Indian EB-5 investor enjoys successful career with EB-5 visa

Indian-born Nishka Dhawan got her conditional green card through EB-5 and now enjoys a successful career in the U.S.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 27th, 2023
Final action dates for China and India remain unchanged in April Visa Bulletin

The April 2023 Visa Bulletin by the U.S. Department of State has been released.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 23rd, 2023
EB-5 program helps fund rehabilitated historic buildings nationwide

The EB-5 program has helped fund a number of rehabilitated historic buildings nationwide. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 21st, 2023
Cannabis industry: Buzz or no buzz for EB-5?

Can the booming cannabis industry be suitable for EB-5 investors?... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 20th, 2023
US government reassures EB-5 investors their deposits are safe

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has left many nervous about what will happen to their money, including EB-5 investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 13th, 2023
How RIA impacts direct EB-5 investments in franchises

For foreign investors, one possible route to consider is a direct EB-5 investment in a franchise.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 9th, 2023
What are the top 10 EB-5 investor markets?

The latest released data from the State Department has shown growing trends in the EB-5 investor market.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 8th, 2023
USCIS launches new $20K fee for EB-5 regional centers in April

Beginning Mar. 2, 2023, USCIS will begin collecting funds for the EB-5 Integrity Fund.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 1st, 2023
New data reveal updated TEA designations for EB-5

The latest ACS data has revealed some important findings on EB-5 targeted employment areas.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 27th, 2023
How to deal with EB-5 fund transfers for Vietnamese investors

One area that has been an issue for Vietnamese EB-5 investors is remittance.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 22nd, 2023
USCIS updates aging-out policy for EB-5 dependents

USCIS has revised its policy for the CSPA to address the aging-out for EB-5 applicants.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 20th, 2023
USCIS wants input from EB-5 stakeholders about three topics

USCIS is gearing up to hold a virtual EB-5 stakeholder meeting about direct and third-party promoters, investment period, and regional center operations.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 15th, 2023
India proposes 20% tax on EB-5 investors’ fund transfers

India's Central Bank has announced increased taxations on outward fund transfers, which would impact EB-5 investments originating from the country.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 14th, 2023
EB-5 investors sue DHS over visa policy causing ‘never-ending purgatory’

Chinese Eb5 investors have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. federal government claiming DHS misinterpreted the EB-5 RIA.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 2nd, 2023
USCIS extends EB-5 green cards to 48 months past expiration for I-829 and I-751

USCIS has announced it is extending the validity of permanent resident cards to those who filed forms I-829 and I-751 to 48 months beyond the card’s expiration date.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 31st, 2023
Why EB-5 projects are branching out and are one of "Hollywood’s best kept secrets"

Since its inception, investment in EB-5 has funded a range of projects and that trend appears to be continuing and branching out.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 23rd, 2023
Amigos Act signed into law, impacting E-2 Visa applicants

The Amigos Act was signed into law as part of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2023, with some impact on EB-5 investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 13th, 2023
USCIS proposes fee hikes for EB-5 investors and regional centers

USCIS announced it is adjusting immigration and naturalization benefit request fees, which will affect EB-5 investors and regional centers.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 5th, 2023
USCIS postpones EB-5 I-956 and I-956G filing date

Several days ahead of the Dec. 29 deadline to file the new EB-5 regional center forms, USCIS posted an alert indicating that the date has been canceled.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 29th, 2022
Why EB-5 financing is an increasingly good option for developers now

With rising interest rates and inflation continuing, developers are expected to turn toward EB-5 financing.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 28th, 2022
First EB-5 Visa Bulletin for 2023 is here

The Department of State’s January 2023 EB-5 Visa Bulletin has just been released.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 20th, 2022
Why EB-5 regional centers need to act by Dec. 29

An important date for EB-5 regional centers to take action on is the Dec. 29, 2022 deadline to file Form I-956.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 14th, 2022
Documenting Lawful Source of Funds in EB-5

One of the major roles an immigration attorney plays for an EB-5 immigrant investor is strategizing and documenting the lawful nature of EB-5 capital invested in a new commercial enterprise. ... Read more

Joseph Barnett
December 9th, 2022
Charlie Oppenheim takes on new role with law firm

Having served over two decades as the one responsible for the Department of State’s Visa Bulletin, Charlie Oppenheim now serves as Director of Visa Consulting and head of the Government Relations Group at WR ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 9th, 2022
Why EB-5 is a natural next step for H-1B visa holders

H-1B visa holders affected by tech layoffs have the EB-5 option to consider.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 6th, 2022
How the EB-5 program became more attractive through the new RIA

Though the EB-5 investor program has experienced a few bumps, it is very much open for business.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 28th, 2022
EB-5 December visa bulletin impacts China and India

The Department of State’s December 2022 Visa Bulletin has been released.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 18th, 2022
EB-5 fund administrator required under new RIA transparency measures

RIA brought with it more transparency measures, which include that a NCE needs to retain a third-party EB-5 fund administrator.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 10th, 2022
Congressman takes aim to solve EB-5 backlog with new bill

A California congressman has introduced legislation aimed at addressing the severe EB-5 case backlog at USCIS.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 9th, 2022
What is the status of reserved visas under the new EB-5 RIA?

EB-5 stakeholders are addressing the impact of the “reserved visas” provisions on immigrant visa wait times post RIA.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 20th, 2022
USCIS fireside chat addresses EB-5 processing times and backlogs

A conversation between USCIS Director Ur Jaddou and CIS Ombudsman Phyllis Coven revealed efforts to speed up processing times and reduce backlogs.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 5th, 2022
EB-5 investors win lawsuit against Chicago developers

A group of more than 80 Chinese EB-5 investors involved in a class action may finally be seeing some justice.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 23rd, 2022
USCIS releases “agent registration” form I-956K for EB-5

USCIS has published the first draft of Form I-956K Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters of EB-5 Projects, as well as the five-page instructional manual.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 14th, 2022
Businesses move into rural TEAs to reap benefits

Companies moving their businesses into rural TEAs may reap the benefits of EB-5 capital.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 9th, 2022
EB-5 regional centers reach settlement with USCIS

The settlement agreement filed between USCIS and several EB-5 stakeholders has reauthorized previously approved regional centers.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 26th, 2022
EB-5 regional centers sales are booming

There has been much focus on regional center funds and projects, but another area heating up is the sale of EB-5 regional centers themselves.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 25th, 2022
Lawsuit filed to halt EB-5 visa wastage for thousands of investors

A lawsuit seeks to have the Department of State authorize 2022 EB-5 immigrant visas to be distributed to all plaintiffs and their families by the end of September.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 12th, 2022
China’s final action date advances in September visa bulletin

The State Department has released its September 2022 visa bulletin.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 9th, 2022
Can I file my I-526 petition? Yes, the door is wide open!

RIA has left the EB-5 program in a state of flux that has remained ambiguous as to how investors, projects, and the attorneys handling their cases can move forward.... Read more

David Hirson
August 9th, 2022
Royal Diep Truc enjoys helping HNWIs to ensure a better future for their families

Royal Diep Truc, “Trudi Hoang,” has successfully helped place about 400 Vietnamese high-net-worth individuals in the EB-5 visa program in the United States.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 4th, 2022
Expedite approval, an option for EB-5 investors to consider

EB-5 investments considered to be in the national interest and other criteria can get expedited approval by USCIS.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 19th, 2022
Green light for EB-5 Regional Centers to accept petitions

The court’s decision to issue a preliminary injunction in the Behring case against USCIS has finally gotten EB-5 regional centers back up and running.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 15th, 2022
USCIS releases new EB-5 investor forms

USCIS announced on July 12 that it is revising Form I-526 to meet the requirements of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 13th, 2022
EB-5 visa bulletin for August is out

The State Department has released its August visa bulletin.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 8th, 2022
Congressional amendment seeks to recapture years of unused visas for EB-5

An amendment to the spending bill seeks to restore unused visas, making them available again to immigrants who remain in limbo in lengthy EB-5 green card backlogs. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 30th, 2022
Behring wins suit against USCIS – EB-5 regional centers back in business

Behring Regional Center’s lawsuit to stop USCIS from deauthorizing previously designated EB-5 regional centers got a favorable outcome today. Existing regional centers can now operate and accept new EB-5 i... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 24th, 2022
EB-5 Regional Center redesignation leaps forward with USCIS releasing new forms

USCIS has released two new forms for EB-5 Regional Centers to comply with in order to complete the redesignation process.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 6th, 2022
EB-5 Regional Center operators file lawsuit against USCIS

IIUSA and five EB-5 Regional Centers filed a lawsuit against USCIS.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 24th, 2022
USCIS updates EB-5 case processing time estimates

USCIS announced changes to streamline how the agency communicates EB-5 case processing times.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 20th, 2022
USCIS pushes forward with EB-5 regional center redesignation

USCIS is requiring EB-5 regional centers to go through steps to be recertified beginning with filing a Form I-956.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 19th, 2022
June Visa Bulletin arrives with news for Chinese EB-5 investors

The State Department has released its June visa bulletin, which contains news for Chinese EB-5 investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 12th, 2022
Congress clarifies to DHS that EB-5 regional centers do not need to recertify under new law

Members of Congress penned a bipartisan letter to the Department of Homeland Security clarifying their intent regarding EB-5 regional centers in the Integrity and Reform Act of 2022.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 10th, 2022
USCIS clarifies EB-5 regional center re-designation issue

USCIS held a listening session to inform industry stakeholders of changes that will take effect on EB-5 regional centers.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 2nd, 2022
David Hirson: A pioneer in the EB-5 industry

David Hirson has spent nearly 40 years practicing immigration law with a focus on EB-5 investment.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 26th, 2022
Behring files lawsuit over USCIS guidance for Regional Centers

The Behring Regional Center filed a lawsuit over USCIS’ redesignation guidance for EB-5 Regional Centers.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 25th, 2022
New law offers concurrent filing for EB-5 investors

One of the changes in EB-5 regional center program regulation is the ability to have concurrent filing.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 18th, 2022
Big changes for EB-5 in May visa bulletin

The U.S. Department of State has posted their May 2022 Visa Bulletin and with it comes changes for EB-5.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 14th, 2022
USCIS announces new plan to address the EB-5 backlog

USCIS revealed new efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens to the overall legal immigration system, including EB-5.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 6th, 2022
What happened with direct EB-5 pooled investments under the new regs?

Direct pooled EB-5 investments of more than two investors are no longer allowed under the new law.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 4th, 2022
EB-5 visa is attractive option for foreign nationals on other visas in the U.S.

Investing through the EB-5 program could bring foreign nationals closer to getting a green card and a pathway to U.S. citizenship, whether on the H-1B, F-1 or E-2.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 21st, 2022
April visa bulletin shows all countries current for direct EB-5 stream

The State Department has released its April visa bulletin.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 17th, 2022
Industry stakeholders applaud EB-5 Regional Center reauthorization

After nearly nine months, the EB-5 Regional Center program is open for business.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 15th, 2022
Congress approves EB-5 reauthorization and reform

The deal to renew the EB-5 Regional Center program was included in the Omnibus Package that was passed by Congress.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 10th, 2022
U.S. tightening the noose on Russia

The immigration system has become yet another tool in the U.S. arsenal against Vladimir Putin and his allies.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 8th, 2022
Behring Co. files lawsuit against USCIS for EB-5 regional center program lapse

Behring Co. has filed a lawsuit against USCIS, DHS and DOS for EB-5 regional center program lapse.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 25th, 2022
EB-5 investors file lawsuit against USCIS in response to reauthorization lapse

More than a dozen EB-5 regional center investors have filed a lawsuit against USCIS.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 24th, 2022
Direct EB-5 investors remain current in March visa bulletin

All countries continue to have a current final action date for direct EB-5 investors, according to the State Department’s March 2022 visa bulletin, released today.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 16th, 2022
Countdown to EB-5 Regional Center reauthorization heightens

There is movement happening that could bring reauthorization sooner for the EB-5 regional center program. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 9th, 2022
“We need both EB-5 Regional Center reauthorization and direct pooled projects”

A group of EB-5 attorneys responds to claims made by an industry professional that the EB-5 regional center program should not be reauthorized.... Read more

Mona Shah
February 4th, 2022
What legal options do EB-5 investors have during the reauthorization lapse?

As EB-5 investors await word on the latest developments on the EB-5 Regional Center front, many are wondering what legal options they may have.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 3rd, 2022
EB-5 People in Focus: Achievements & Awards

Latest news and updates from professionals in the EB-5 industry.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 19th, 2022
EB-5 industry group urges USCIS to help EB-5 investors during reauthorization lapse

IIUSA has sent a letter to USCIS, requesting the agency continue its policy to not act on any pending petition or application dependent on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program re-authorization.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 17th, 2022
February visa bulletin continues to be current for direct EB-5 investors

The State Department has released its February 2022 visa bulletin and all nations continue to have a current final action date for direct EB-5 investors. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 13th, 2022
DHS dismisses appeal to Behring EB-5 Regional Center Lawsuit

The Department of Homeland Security filed an unopposed motion to dismiss its appeal to the Behring Regional Center lawsuit. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 5th, 2022
USCIS extends deadline for EB-5 petitioners to respond to agency requests

USCIS has extended and revised the deadline to March 26, 2022 for EB-5 applicants, petitioners, and requestors responding to various agency requests. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 3rd, 2022
USCIS highlights 2021 EB-5 accomplishments in new report

USCIS has released a report detailing preliminary FY2021 agency statistics and accomplishments, some of which have impacted EB-5 investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 28th, 2021
“One of the happiest days of my life is when I was sworn in as an American citizen”

The ambitious early business ventures of Mexico native and direct EB-5 investor Roberto Contreras III put him on a path toward American citizenship, allowing him to conquer the American Dream and become a power... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 20th, 2021
All countries current for direct EB-5 in January visa bulletin

The State Department has released its January 2022 visa bulletin and there are no surprises for EB-5 investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 16th, 2021
Nominate Top 25 professionals of 2021!

You are invited to nominate top attorneys and service providers in the EB-5 industry.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 15th, 2021
What will happen with EB-5 investors' petitions at the end of the year?

As 2021 comes to a close, the fate of EB-5 investors’ petitions in the regional center program loom.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 13th, 2021
EB-5 People in Focus: Achievements & Awards

Latest news and updates from professionals in the EB-5 industry.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 7th, 2021
Stopgap spending bill pushes EB-5 reauthorization to mid-February

President Biden approved a stopgap spending bill, delaying a government shutdown and funding the federal government through February 18.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 3rd, 2021
December visa bulletin brings good news to Chinese EB-5 investors

According to the State Department's December visa bulletin, the non-regional center program will be current for all countries, Mainland China included.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 16th, 2021
EB-5 People in Focus: Achievements & Awards

Latest news and updates from professionals and firms in the EB-5 industry.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 10th, 2021
EB-5 industry welcome Biden’s new international travel rule

President Biden signed an order that lifted severe travel restrictions on travelers from major EB-5 countries.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 27th, 2021
Why regional centers should start offering direct EB-5 investment

The current pause in the EB-5 Regional Center Program provides an opportunity for Regional Center issuers to offer direct investment.... Read more

Reid Thomas
October 25th, 2021
November EB-5 visa bulletin released; last “Chat with Charlie”

The State Department has released the November visa bulletin.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 15th, 2021
New trends emerge for EB-5 direct investments

Despite uncertainty surrounding the EB-5 Regional Center program, the EB-5 Direct Investment program continues to stir the interest of global investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 13th, 2021
Consular processing uses tiered approach to triage EB-5 applications

Consular interview appointments for immigrant visas are being scheduled via a four-tiered system that is based on a system of priority. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 7th, 2021
USCIS seeks feedback from EB-5 stakeholders before Thursday

The USCIS is reaching out to EB-5 industry and stakeholders.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 21st, 2021
New bill can help EB-5 investors get a green card faster, by paying added fee

A new House bill may offer hope for individuals stuck in the green card backlog and will grant lawful permanent residency in the U.S.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 17th, 2021
October visa bulletin remains unchanged for EB-5 investors

The final action date for EB-5 investors from Mainland China stands still while all other countries are current, according to the October visa bulletin from the State Department. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 15th, 2021
Why aren’t I-829 adjudications for EB-5 speeding up?

The Investor Program Office at USCIS has been experiencing a slowdown and lower productivity with I-829s.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 15th, 2021
FIFPA seeks to protect existing EB-5 investors from retroactive effects

FIFPA seeks to give EB-5 investors peace of mind by proposing they be spared from the expiration of any legislation that takes place after they invest.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 31st, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine mandated for EB-5 green card processing

The vaccine mandate is being applied to the immigration process and could add another delay to those applying for permanent residence through the EB-5 program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 26th, 2021
USCIS files last minute appeal in Behring Regional Center lawsuit

USCIS has filed an appeal challenging the decision by the District Court in the Behring Regional Center EB-5 lawsuit on the last day remaining to take action.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 23rd, 2021
Analyzing the EB-5 processing statistics up to 2Q FY 2021

Economist Ismael Fernandez analyzes the demand for EB-5 visas; where the demand is coming from, and how much the processing times have changed over time.... Read more

Ismael Fernandez
August 20th, 2021
LIKE bill may be an alternative to EB-5 visa

A bill introduced in Congress proposing a new visa category for migrant entrepreneurs, Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment (LIKE) Act, may be an alternate visa program to the EB-5 investor program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 6th, 2021
EB-5 reauthorization: “The lapse is criminal in my opinion”

EB-5 immigration attorney Anthony Korda shares his insights about the lapse of the EB-5 Regional Center program, as well as his experience in the EB-5 space and the recent trends in the industry.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 5th, 2021
Regional center program projects may be able to pivot into direct investment projects

While stakeholders wait for the EB-5 regional center program’s reauthorization, questions have arisen on whether a regional center project can be transitioned into a direct investment project.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 28th, 2021
Mexico’s EB-5 market is primed for growth

The Mexico market is expected to see greater growth in the EB-5 market, industry insiders say. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 26th, 2021
Court says dependents count toward EB-5 visa cap

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled that family members count toward a cap on visas. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 19th, 2021
Final action date for Vietnam is current, August visa bulletin shows

The final action date for EB-5 investors in the non-regional center program from Vietnam is now current.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 15th, 2021
EB-5 lapse seen as temporary by industry insiders

Despite the lapse of the EB-5 Regional Center program in Congress, negotiations are expected to continue by industry investors and stakeholders.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 14th, 2021
Updated EB-5 regulations put focus on direct investment route

The USCIS has officially updated its guidance to reflect the EB-5 regulations that were in effect before the rule was finalized on Nov. 21, 2019, due to a recent court ruling. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 12th, 2021
New report sheds light on EB-5 visa backlog and processing times

The pandemic has drastically affected the Department of State’s ability to process immigrant visa applications.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 9th, 2021
New EB-5 investor advocacy group seeks a seat at the table

The lapse of the EB-5 Regional Center program in Congress put a spotlight on the failed bipartisan efforts by industry stakeholders at reform. The American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA), a Washington, D.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 7th, 2021
USCIS will not accept I-526 filings after the EB-5 regional center program sunsets at midnight

As the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program is set to expire at midnight tonight June 30, USCIS has announced that it will not accept form I-526 when the investor’s investment is connected with an ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 30th, 2021
The increasing trend of direct EB-5 investment

With the failure to extend the EB-5 regional center program past June 30, direct investment will likely be the only option for investors since that program is permanent.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 28th, 2021
EB-5 program reauthorization failed in Senate with one vote short

Efforts to extend the EB-5 regional center program were shot down today in the Senate when Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-South Carolina) objected to unanimous consent.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 24th, 2021
AILA President: “It is time to make the EB-5 program permanent”

The newly elected president of AILA, Allen Orr, shares his insights into his new role, his goals regarding the future of the association, as well as the current state of the immigration industry, and the EB-5 s... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 23rd, 2021
EB-5's investment amount reinstated to $500,000, court rules today

EB-5's minimum investment amounts have returned to the pre-November 2019 amount of $500,000 in a TEA, court rules.... Read more

Joseph Barnett
June 23rd, 2021
Ex-White House aide, businessman get jailtime for swindling EB-5 investors

The U.S. District Court in New Orleans City sentenced two people, including a former White House military aide, to 8.5 years in jail for defrauding millions of dollars from EB-5 investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 22nd, 2021
EB-5 investors: “It’s imperative to know what the redeployment plan is at the outset”

EB-5 immigration attorney Farah Abbas shares her insight about the current trends in the industry, the best redeployment strategy, and her experience in the EB-5 space.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 22nd, 2021
Vietnam leaps 2 years forward in July visa bulletin

Mainland China advanced 2 years in July visa bulletin while the final action date for EB-5 investors in the non-regional center program from Vietnam took a giant leap forward of almost two years.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 16th, 2021
Judge orders Liu EB-5 case to disgorge $21 million

Defendants of an alleged EB-5 visa fraud case were ordered by a California federal court to repay $20.8 million in disgorgement to SEC.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 16th, 2021
USCIS Policy Manual updates provide EB-5 help and signal improved U.S. immigration outlook

Officials from USCIS announced new policy changes that can help EB-5 applicants and signal a more positive outlook on the future of legal immigration into the United States.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 15th, 2021
EB-5 Visa: “The pandemic could not have happened at a worse time for the EB-5 industry”

EB-5 immigration attorney Robert Gaffney talks about his professional experience, the latest trends in the immigration industry, and the impact of the pandemic on the EB-5 market.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 11th, 2021
What can EB-5 investors expect when it comes to the June 30 reauthorization?

The clock is ticking as the deadline approaches for the June 30 reauthorization of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 10th, 2021
EB-5 Market: “We have seen an uptick in smaller, rural and direct projects that have thrived during the pandemic”

Tom Martin, business plan writer and managing director of Baker Tilly, shares his insights about the current state of the EB-5 market, the effects of the pandemic, and the latest trends in the industry.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 8th, 2021
Biden’s Pick to Head USCIS Prioritizes Visa Backlogs

President Biden has nominated Ur Jaddou to head the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. If confirmed, Jaddou said she will immediately address reducing visa processing times and backlogs, fiscal solven... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 4th, 2021
Bipartisan bill aims to remove per-country limits on EB-5 visas

The EAGLE Act, H.R. 3648 would phase out the 7% per-country limit on employment-based immigrant visas, which would ease the backlog for EB-5 and remove the country of origin requirement.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 2nd, 2021
Hospitality industry needs reauthorization of EB-5 visa program for survival

Among foreign investors, hotels have been a solid choice for EB-5 financing, bringing billions of dollars of foreign investments and creating jobs.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 28th, 2021
New census data significantly impact TEA designations for EB-5

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a jump in nationwide unemployment and, based on the 2020 census data, has significantly altered Targeted Employment Area designations for EB-5 in some regions of the country.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 26th, 2021
EB-5 visa an attractive option for international students seeking a green card

For international students planning to study at a U.S. university, investing through the EB-5 program could get them a green card and a pathway to U.S. citizenship. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 21st, 2021
EB-5 project diversification: “I’ve seen more direct EB-5 projects”

EB-5 business plan writer Marisa Marconi talks about her experience in the industry and shares her insight into trends in the EB-5 market.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 20th, 2021
Both China and Vietnam advance in June EB-5 visa bulletin

The final action date for investors from Mainland China finally advanced by one month to Sept. 15, 2015. The date for Vietnam was moved forward two months to April 15, 2018 when the State Department released it... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 19th, 2021
Judge challenges Trump-era EB-5 modernization rule change

The Biden administration’s defense of a Trump-era rule change, which increased the EB-5 visa program’s minimum investment amounts, appears to have been shot down by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jaqueline Scott C... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 14th, 2021
EB-5 investors: “They are demanding rigorous due diligence”

Leading EB-5 professional Marko Issever talks about his experience in the EB-5 space and the importance of due diligence.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 13th, 2021
House lawmakers roll out bipartisan companion EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act

Representatives have introduced H.R. 2901, which supports the reauthorization and reform of the EB-5 Regional Center Program. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 6th, 2021
USCIS approves Zhang’s EB-5 visa petition, sets precedent for unsecured loans as capital

USCIS has approved an EB-5 case the agency had been fighting in court, a move that could be a positive sign for future applicants of the American EB-5 immigrant investor program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 5th, 2021
EB-5 approval rate of I-526 and I-829 petitions increases, Q1 report shows

It is clear from USCIS' Q1 FY2021 periodic performance report is that the EB-5 approval rate continues to increase.... Read more

Debbie Klis
May 3rd, 2021
USCIS reinstates deference policy to speed up EB-5 and other petition adjudications

With this deference policy back in place, it should create a more streamlined and predictable U.S. immigration system with fewer delays caused by USCIS.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 29th, 2021
EB-5 Redeployment: “An opportunity for NCEs and JCEs to stand out from the pack”

EB-5 business plan writer Phil Cohen, founder of Strategic Element, talks about redeployment strategies and the future of the EB-5 program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 27th, 2021
USCIS launches new method to calculate EB-5 processing times, as backlog ensues

USCIS is using a new way to calculate EB-5 processing times. The agency said the method allows them to post more accurate, timely and easier to understand processing times.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 23rd, 2021
May visa bulletin released with Vietnam advancing

Vietnam advances two months in the May Visa Bulletin, released by the State Department Tuesday.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 20th, 2021
AILA and EB-5 team sue State Department, alleging unlawful refusal to issue visas

A litigation team is suing the State Department for their alleged unlawful refusal to issue EB-5 visas.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 19th, 2021
EB-5 visa: “This growth in the U.S. economy through the EB-5 program is the greatest reward”

EB-5 attorney Raymond Lahoud shares his insights about the impact of the EB-5 program on U.S. economy.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 14th, 2021
How India’s ban on foreign law firms might impact the EB-5 industry

A recent decision from the Supreme Court of India has upheld a ruling that foreign law firms cannot practice law in the country, a decision that experts say is expected to affect the investment immigration indu... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 13th, 2021
Mayorkas ratifies the EB-5 modernization regulations

An action taken by Biden administration appointee, Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, on April 1 may keep the minimum investment amount for the EB-5 program at $900,000. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 8th, 2021
Future of EB-5: “The EB-5 market should expand in 2021”

Charles Foster, EB-5 attorney and chairman of Foster LLP, shares his insights about the present and future of the EB-5 market.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 6th, 2021
EB-5 consular processing delays lead to lawsuits

Agency processing delays due to COVID-19 and agency closures are causing EB-5 visa applicants to increasingly take their frustrations up with the federal courts to safeguard their investments.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 5th, 2021
The growing EB-5 market in South America

More EB-5 visas were issued to South America than any other region after Asia. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 31st, 2021
EB-5 Industry: “Optimistic that the investor market will recover”

Brandon Meyer, EB-5 immigration attorney and principal of the Meyer Law Group, shares his insights about the EB-5 investor market.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 30th, 2021
Chicago EB-5 Fraud Case Highlights Need for Integrity Measures, Reform

A federal judge in Illinois gave final approval to a class settlement in a securities fraud case and recompensated 88 Chinese EB-5 investors who funded an unconstructed $50-million Chicago skyscraper project.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 29th, 2021
Judge On Track to Reverse Trump-era EB-5 Program Changes

A federal judge has indicated she may reverse Trump-era changes to the EB-5 immigrant investor program based on the alleged illegitimate appointments of former Trump administration Homeland Security officials.�... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 26th, 2021
EB-5 Reauthorization: “The regional center portion of EB-5 should be made permanent”

EB-5 immigration attorney Fredrick Voigtmann talks about his experience in the EB-5 industry, the reauthorization bill, and the changes that await the program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 23rd, 2021
Oppenheim reveals visa bulletin trend during first “Chats with Charlie”

The State Department this week rolled out a program on their YouTube channel called “Chats with Charlie” with Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division. The first program aired on ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 19th, 2021
How the EB-5 reform bill could change the EB-5 program

The EB-5 program might see reforms soon from two pieces of legislation that could significantly change the program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 17th, 2021
Covid pandemic: “It's possible we can see some increased EB-5 activity”

Immigration attorney Salvatore Picataggio, currently the verified EB-5 attorney on EB5investors.com who has answered the most questions, shared insight about the EB-5 industry and the impact of the pandemic on... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 15th, 2021
How Biden’s proposed immigration plan can impact the EB-5 visa program

In keeping with his campaign promise for immigration reform, President Biden has sent his immigration bill to Congress. If passed, the Citizenship Act of 2021 will represent a major reform of the U.S. immigrati... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 15th, 2021
April visa bulletin reveals giant leap for Vietnam and new live ‘Chats with Charlie’

The final action date for Vietnamese EB-5 investors jumped nearly two months forward to Dec. 15, 2017, when the State Department released the April visa bulletin today.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 12th, 2021
EB-5 Retrogression: “We have seen an increased number of disputes”

EB-5 attorney Ying (Elissa) Lu shares her insight about the EB-5 industry and the impact of the Chinese retrogression.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 10th, 2021
Thousands of EB-5 investors in dire straits after USCIS changes redeployment rules, lawsuit argues

The federal complaint calls into question the requirement from July 2020 that redeployment funds stay within the original regional center’s geographic boundaries, a change from previous industry practices.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 5th, 2021
EB-5 Redeployment: Geographic boundaries requirement is incorrect

Immigration Attorney H. Ronald Klasko discusses why the retroactively applied requirement that the redeployment occur within the geographic boundaries of the regional center is invalid and why the EB-5 Reform a... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 4th, 2021
Is the EB-5 Waiting Line for Chinese investors 7 Years?

Recent statistics from USCIS shows a more positive reality for those stuck in the EB-5 backlog and offers help for EB-5 investors with long visa wait times. ... Read more

Bernard P Wolfsdorf
March 2nd, 2021
President Biden lifts immigrant visa ban

President Biden has lifted the immigrant visa ban, saying it's not in the best interest of the United States.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 25th, 2021
Covid-19’s impact on EB-5: “The effects have been tremendous”

Immigration attorney Olusanjo Omoniyi says the pandemic has impacted the EB-5 industry greatly.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 24th, 2021
Vietnamese EB-5 investors leap forward in March Visa bulletin

Vietnamese EB-5 investors leap forward while China stands still in March Visa bulletin... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 23rd, 2021
EB-5 lawsuit victory sets precedent for mandamus cases

Lawyers have captured an important legal victory in the EB-5 industry while representing 22 EB-5 investors facing unreasonably long I-526 adjudication delays. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 22nd, 2021
EB-5 Market: “Success comes by responding to clients’ needs in a changing environment”

EB-5 immigration attorney Lynne Feldman shares insight about the EB-5 industry, the impact of Covid-19 and EB-5 redeployment.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 12th, 2021
Why EB-5 redeployment funds is a great financing option during the pandemic

Even though COVID-19 has created significant challenges and uncertainty related to the near-term performances of EB-5 projects, there are options on the market. ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 10th, 2021
EB-5 Backlog: “There is a simple secret that no-one has grasped”

EB-5 immigration attorney Bernard P. Wolfsdorf talks about the positive impact of the new administration and how the backlog for Chinese applicants could get drastically shorter.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 4th, 2021
More EB-5 visas available in 2021

USCIS has allocated the highest number of employment-based visas ever, including 18,567 to EB-5 applicants.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 1st, 2021
Recent EB-5 Program Extension Changes the Dynamic for Reauthorization

When congress passed another extension of the regional center portion of the EB-5 program until June 30, 2021, it was different than previous extensions. How?... Read more

Dillon Colucci
January 27th, 2021
Vietnam moves ahead in February’s visa bulletin

The State Department has relased its February visa bulletin for EB-5 investors.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 22nd, 2021
Congress extends EB-5 program to June

Congress has extended the EB-5 Regional Center program through June 30, 2021. The ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 22nd, 2020
Eb5Investors launches free interactive TEA tool with Impact DataSource

EB-5 professionals and investors are now able to quickly find out if their project is located in a Targeted Employment Area by entering the address in our new TEA finder.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 17th, 2020
Trump Administration Revises Immigrant Visa Allocation for Hong Kong natives

The Trump administration issued an Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization on July 14, 2020, which will count those born in Hong Kong as if they were born in mainland China for the purposes of immigrant visa... Read more

Dillon Colucci
August 19th, 2020
USCIS issues new redeployment guidance

USCIS has reversed key aspects of their 2017 guidance on redeployment and are seeking to apply this guidance retroactively, potentially imperiling numerous petitions.... Read more

Dillon Colucci
August 19th, 2020
Demystifying the mandamus filing process

EB-5 investors are increasingly turning toward the federal courts to compel action on their immigrant petitions. ... Read more

Brandon Meyer
July 23rd, 2020
The Impact of the May Visa Bulletin in a Covid-19 world

The COVID-19 pandemic has directly impacted the issuance of immigrant visas and the waiting line, including the movement of final action dates. These dates are green card applicants’ place in the waiting line... Read more

Bernard P Wolfsdorf
April 24th, 2020
President Trump’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) Immigration Ban Does Not Affect EB-5

Despite repeated statements by President Trump that he would sign an Executive Order to shutdown immigration to the U.S., it specifically exempts the issuance of EB-5 visas.... Read more

Dillon Colucci
April 23rd, 2020
The impact of the visa bulletin’s leap ahead for Mainland China, India and Vietnam

The Department of State (DOS) significantly advanced the “Chart A” final action date for EB-5 Mainland China, Vietnam, and India in the visa bulletin for March 2020. ... Read more

Joseph Barnett
February 27th, 2020
EB5 Investors Magazine helps with medical donations to China to fight the coronavirus

EB5 Investors Magazine is joining forces with the American Lending Center and Sunstone Management by donating to help distribute needed medical supplies to hospitals throughout China. Due to the rapid spread of... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 11th, 2020
USCIS abandons first-in, first-out processing order for I-526 petitions

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today it will no longer follow first-in, first-out processing for form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor (I-526 petition) but will instead prioritiz... Read more

Dillon Colucci
January 30th, 2020
EB-5 admin fees at a status quo after launch of new regs

Despite a slowdown in the EB-5 marketplace, many are positive that the trend will turn. For now, most are keeping EB-5 admin fees the same.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 13th, 2019
Congress extends EB-5 regional center program until Dec. 20

The EB-5 Regional Center program has been extended until Dec. 20 as the House of Representatives today approved legislation to support temporary federal funding for a month to avoid a government shutdown. The ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 19th, 2019
Proposed EB-5 reform bill offers positive impact on the industry

Shortly before the new EB-5 regulations are set to take effect on Nov. 21, a new comprehensive modernization bill of the EB-5 program was introduced in Congress yesterday.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 6th, 2019
Growing number of Hong Kong investors turn to EB-5 program

There has been a steady increase in the number of inquiries from Hong Kong over the last 10 years. However, since the beginning of 2019, the market has seen an even more drastic number of Hong Kong nationals in... Read more

Noreen Hogan
September 20th, 2019
Kentucky Senator aims to overturn EB-5 visa changes in support of the program

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), a long-time supporter of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program, is seeking support for a joint resolution disapproving the changes set to take effect to the EB-5 program in November... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 21st, 2019
For New EB-5 Regulations, What Data Should Be Used for TEA Calculations?

In light of the new EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program regulations which are scheduled to go into effect on Nov. 21, 2019, what data should be used for unemployment rate calculations?... Read more

Michael Kester
August 1st, 2019
Reforms to the EB-5 Visa Program Effective Nov. 21, 2019: Is There Relief for Chinese Investors?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a final rule that makes a number of significant changes to its EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The final rule will become effective on Nov. 2... Read more

Bernard P Wolfsdorf
July 24th, 2019
What do Opportunity Zones mean for the EB-5 industry?

EB-5 developers and fund managers are well-positioned to pivot into Opportunity Zone projects.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 19th, 2018
Concurrent EB-5 Offerings in the United States and Abroad

Julie Ferguson and Seth Joseph discuss securites regulations as they apply to offerings in the United States and abroad.... Read more

Seth Joseph
January 12th, 2018
The Facts Behind the EB-5 Program in the Midst of Media’s Kushner Spin

Big question – why is every morsel of news you see about the EB-5 program negative? Washington Post calls it a “thorny” program, Bloomberg says it “controversial” and CNN claims the government progr... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 12th, 2017
Federal Judge Blocks President Trump's Order Barring Muslims and Refugees

A federal judge in Seattle on Friday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order known as the "Muslim ban."... Read more

Marjan Kasra
February 5th, 2017
Congressman Jared Polis to Return as Keynote Speaker at the Second Annual Las Vegas EB-5 Conference – January 17, 2015

EB-5 Program Advocate Congressman Jared Polis confirms participation in the Las Vegas EB-5 Conference...... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 2nd, 2016
EB-5 China Retrogression: How it May Impact Job Allocation and Escrow Agreements

Retrogression will not only affect Chinese investors, but also regional center principals, developers, and their counsel.... Read more

Enrique Gonzalez
November 2nd, 2016
My EB-5 Regional Center is Approved! Now What?

Getting USCIS approval is just one step of successfully marketing a project to EB-5 investors and achieving their immigration goals.... Read more

Christian Triantaphyllis
November 2nd, 2016
Winter 2013/2014 EB-5 Events

Here are a few EB-5 events to look forward to for the winter 2013/2014 season.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 11th, 2016
WATCH: A Special Message from Senator Rand Paul and Ali Jahangiri to EB-5 Stakeholders

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EB5Investors.com Staff
August 11th, 2016
EB5 Investors Magazine Launches a New Chinese Edition

EB5 Investors Magazine: Chinese Edition will provide peer-reviewed EB-5 articles geared towards Chinese migration agents.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 11th, 2016
How Bad Were the TEA Provisions in the Grassley-Leahy Senate Bill? A Call for a Fair and Reasonable Approach

Economist Elliot Winer calls for a fair and reasonable approach to TEA definitions.... Read more

Elliot Winer
April 15th, 2016
Sheppard Mullin expands its specialized EB-5 finance team

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP recently announced the addition of Domenic Drago and Michele Williams to its EB-5 Project Finance team.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 1st, 2016
Senator Rand Paul Delivers on His Promise to Expand the EB-5 Program

Less than a year after Senator Rand Paul gave a keynote address at the 2015 Las Vegas EB-5 Conference, he delivers on his promise to "make the program bigger and even better," and introduces legislation that wi... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 2nd, 2015
Senators Chuck Grassley and Patrick Leahy Introduce Bi-Partisan EB-5 Legislation

Senators Chuck Grassley and Patrick Leahy Introduce Bi-Partisan EB-5 Legislation... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 5th, 2015
2014 EB-5 Statistics

Read recent DoS data on 2014 EB-5 Statistics and visa numbers.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 21st, 2015
Congressmen Jared Polis and Mark Amodei Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Authorize EB-5 Program on January 28, 2015

Congressmen Jared Polis and Mark Amodei Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Authorize EB-5 Program on January 28, 2015... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
January 28th, 2015
New Democrat Coalition Taskforce Pushes for Immigration Reform with Letter to the President

New Democrat Coalition Taskforce Pushes for Immigration Reform... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 3rd, 2014
EB5 Investors Magazine Conference Mentioned in Los Angeles Times Article on Chinese Visa Retrogression

A recent Los Angeles Times article on Chinese visa retrogression relied on the 2014 Southern California EB-5 Conference as an information source.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 20th, 2014
Fall 2013 EB-5 Events

Here are a few EB-5 events to look forward to for the fall 2013 season.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 24th, 2014
Anticipating the I-829 Petition Bubble in the EB-5 Visa Program

Why EB-5 issuers need to be well-prepared for the impending I-829 bubble.... Read more

Reid Thomas
July 1st, 2014
U.S. CONGRESSMAN JARED POLIS DISCUSSES EB-5 LEGISLATION

U.S. CONGRESSMAN JARED POLIS DISCUSSES EB-5 LEGISLATION AT 2014 LAS VEGAS EB-5 CONFERENCE.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 17th, 2014
Immigrant Investment into Québec Still an Option

Canada recently shut down its immigrant investor program, but Québec has not. How does their program compare to EB-5?... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 28th, 2014
Why EB-5 Regional Centers Should Undertake Third-Party Due Diligence

How much do you know about U.S. securities regulations? Third-party due diligence can help an EB-5 Regional Center stay compliant.... Read more

Kurt Reuss
March 14th, 2014
Insights from Zhongjun Ma, Producer of the Shenzhen Broadcasting and TV Group

Do you know how to get your foot in the Chinese EB-5 investor market? Know-how from Zhongjun Ma can help.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 13th, 2014
USCIS February 2014 Stakeholder Teleconference Summary

The EB-5 stakeholder teleconference outlined USCIS's goals, but left some questions unanswered.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 26th, 2014
Potential shifts in the TEA Landscape in 2014

Elliot Winer discusses the various ways that states process TEA data, and the importance of checking current TEA eligibility for your project. ... Read more

Elliot Winer
February 12th, 2014
EB-5 escrow: Not “just another escrow”

EB-5 escrow requires an understanding of all the moving parts of the EB-5 program. Reid Thomas of NES Financial outlines important considerations for EB-5 escrow.... Read more

Reid Thomas
February 12th, 2014
Laredo EB-5 Regional Center – the crossroads of commercial, economic and investor opportunity

New regional center in Laredo, TX fuses the city's goals with those of the EB-5 program.... Read more

Dan Healy
January 29th, 2014
EB5Investors.com Founder Ali Jahangiri Emphasizes Merits of EB-5 Program in Orange County Register Article

Ali Jahangiri, founder of EB5Investors.com, publishes an opinion in the OC Register citing certain benefits of the U.S. investor visa program.... Read more

Ali Jahangiri
January 9th, 2014
Mayorkas approved by Senate panel in the midst of ongoing federal investigation

Current USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas was approved to the number two position at the Department of Homeland Security in the midst of a federal investigation probing misuse of the EB-5 program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
December 12th, 2013
Application Approvals are a Positive Sign for EB-5 Visa Program

I-526 approvals have been issued by USCIS in the Los Angeles Merriott Hotel project, which is a strong sign that an decision regarding tenant occupancy and job creation methodologies has been made.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 14th, 2013
When the Second Lien Position is the First Choice for EB-5 Investors

A first lien position is often seen as preferential, but Jeff Campion argues that a second lien position may actually be less risky for investors whose priority is a U.S. green card.... Read more

Jeffrey E Campion
October 31st, 2013
Direct EB-5 Program: When Is It Worth It to Choose this Path?

Elizabeth Krukova explains how the direct investment method may be more beneficial that the regional center investment method for some EB-5 investors.... Read more

Elizabeth Krukova
October 30th, 2013
Recap of U.S.-China Investment Week 2013 in Dallas

Dan Healy, of Civitas Capital Group, recaps U.S.-China Investment Week and offers some key take away points from the event.... Read more

Dan Healy
October 23rd, 2013
Q&A on SEC and USCIS Joint Investor Alert Regarding EB-5 Fraud

The SEC and USCIS recently issued an alert that warns against fraudulent regional centers, John Tishler adresses questions and outlines some additional things to consider when conducting thorough due diligence ... Read more

John Tishler
October 14th, 2013
From the Field: Chinese EB-5 Market Update

With increased competition from international investment visa programs, Chinese EB-5 investors are becoming more discerning when it comes to choosing an EB-5 project... Read more

Brian Su
October 8th, 2013
USCIS Gives EB-5 Businesses a Green Light to Operate as "Real World" Businesses

The intent of the EB-5 program is to create jobs for U.S. citizens, not to ensure that EB-5 businesses don't deviate from their stated plan. What does USCIS have to say about this?... Read more

Molly Wessel
October 2nd, 2013
Selecting Study Areas for EB-5 Impact Analysis: A Data-Driven Approach

Job-creation is an integral component of any EB-5 investment--learn how to choose the best study area to accurately capture the true impact of an EB-5 investment.... Read more

Jordan Levine
September 24th, 2013
The County of Riverside in Southern California Asks US Representatives for Assistance with USCIS Processing Times for EB-5 Regional Center Designation

Riverside County, of Southern California, have experienced long processing times at USCIS for EB-5 Regional Center designation and have not heard back from calls and emails sent to USCIS inquiring status udpate... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
May 16th, 2013
Chicago Update: Investors Get Their Money Back

The SEC announced on Tuesday that the investors who lost their money in Intercontinental Regional Center Trust of Chicago will be getting back their funds. U.S. District Court Judge Amy St. Eve ordered that the... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
April 25th, 2013
Rep. Trey Gowdy to Head House Immigration Subcommittee

U.S. House of Representatives member Trey Gowdy has been apointed as the Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 20th, 2013
Legislation Introduced to Make the EB-5 Program Permanent

Senator Patrick Leahy has introduced a bill that would give permanent reauthorization to the EB-5 immigrant investor program, whish is currently set to expire in September.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 20th, 2013
City May Build New Ballpark with EB-5 Money

Oakland may be able to build a new sports stadium for the Oakland A's by utilizing foreign investment money from participants of the EB-5 visa program.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
March 20th, 2013
SEC Files Complaint against Fraudulent Regional Center

The SEC has pressed charges against an individual from Illinois who misled Chinese foreigners into a massive investment scheme that amounted to over $145 million.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
February 11th, 2013
Foreigners Snap Up U.S. Real Estate

Foreign investors have been increasingly involved in the U.S. real estate market. Learn how the EB-5 Visa Program is helping some of these individuals invest in the real estate market.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
November 27th, 2012
OFAC General License: Iranian Visa Applicants

The Office of Foreign Assets Control has changed its Iranian transaction policies and has created a new general license for all Iranians seeking United States Visas, including EB-5 visas.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 23rd, 2012
American Life Sues USCIS Over EB-5 Adjudication Changes

New adjudication changes issued by the USCIS have stalled many large EB-5 projects, according to a new lawsuit filed by the American Life, Inc. Regional Center.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
October 4th, 2012
Obama Signs the EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program Extension

President Obama has signed the EB-5 Regional Center Pilot Program three year extension into law.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
September 28th, 2012
More Chinese Participating in EB-5 Visa Program

More and more wealthy Chinese citizens are emigrating from China to live in countries such as the United States that can offer a better quality of life. Many of these Chinese immigrants are gaining residency ... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
August 22nd, 2012
Temporary And Permanent Residency Visas

There are a number of visa options available for foreign nationals who wish to come to the United States for a short stay, for an extended duration, or for permanent residence. Visas can be broken down into two... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
July 11th, 2012
Chinese Experiencing Rise in Wealth

As more Chinese enjoy a drastic increase in wealth, the penchant for luxury goods in China has starkly risen in recent years and more Chinese are seeking to spend their wealth abroad.... Read more

EB5Investors.com Staff
June 5th, 2012

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