EB5 application

This legislation aims to prioritize American workers for jobs, and it is the latest of several proposals that aim to change U.S. work visas.

Review our April edition for the most recent developments, including hires, promotions, and agrements in the EB‑5 immigration community.

2026 marks the first year of the wage-weighted selection process that replaced the traditional random draw.

Current and new EB-5 investors already face new vetting procedures due to national security concerns, fraud, and misrepresentation.

The claim submitted in a DC court in early April comes after a lawsuit in February questioning the legality of the proposed new visa.

The EB-5 program could benefit from an expected shift in interest away from H-1B and other employment-based visa categories.

These date changes reflect current visa demand and annual numerical limits, and may shift again if demand changes.

Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), regional centers are required to submit an I-956F form for each EB-5 project they manage.

Other updates regarding the H-1B visa include talks about new application fee exemptions and wage calculations.

The city ranks first in the U.S. for billionaires per capita. EB-5 investments have played a significant role in its economic development.