EB5 application

Learn about the recent developments, including hires, promotions, team updates, and agrements in the EB‑5 immigration community.

While the concept sounds straightforward, the details often get blurred when applying “at risk” in an EB-5 investment.

The U.S. government has updated the Gold Card program compared to its original version announced in February. Yet, it requires Congress approval.

The proposed change introduces a new selection system based on wage and talent rather than the random lottery currently in place.

The EB-5 visa, therefore, continues to provide a reliable path to permanent residence while the H-1B program faces uncertainty.

The original proclamation led to the interpretation that H-1B visa holders had to return to the U.S. by Sept. 21 to not pay the fee.

The move aims to ensure that U.S. companies only sponsor foreign workers who have rare skill sets and prioritize American hires.

US President Donald Trump today signed an Executive Order to formally launch the Trump Gold Card program on Sept. 19 at the White House.

This category involves non-TEA projects and investors who filed before the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).

The filing date and the final action date are critical for processing immigrant visas and adjusting status by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.