EB5 application

However, the publication of the form does not mean the Gold Card program is officially implemented or open for direct filings.

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The bill’s purpose is to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to spur an increase in the supply of low-income housing in the U.S.

The policy update affects EB-5 applicants with pending employment authorization applications and those who file one on or after Dec. 5, 2025.

This legal mechanism allow traveling while the AOS is pending without ultimately sacrificing their non-immigrant status.

The EB-5 fee reduction has increased filings but also raised questions about refunds for previously overpaid fees, industry professionals say.

There’s consensus that choosing between Urban or Rural TEA projects for an EB-5 application depends on the investors’ goals and timeline.

The recent court ruling places the renewal of I-829 petitions at the center of the EB-5 landscape, amid a significant increase in denials by USCIS.

When final action dates to progress, it indicates quicker processing of applications, reducing waiting times and increasing visa availability.

The revised charges are now visible on the USCIS website, with the amounts having returned to pre-April 1, 2024, when all EB-5 fees increased greatly.