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EB5 Coast to Coast Response to “Gold Card”

Yesterday’s announcement by President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick regarding plans to terminate the EB-5 program.

EB-5 vs EB-2 NIW for Indian H-1B Professionals

If you’re an Indian national on an H-1B visa, you know the EB-2 backlog is measured in decades, not years.

EB-5 Priority Processing Eligibility in 2026: A Guide for New Investors

If you’re evaluating an EB-5 investment, you’ve probably come across the term.

EB-5 Investor FAQ: What “At-Risk” Really Means for Your $800,000 Investment

One of the most misunderstood requirements of the EB-5 program is the rule that an investor’s capital must remain “at risk.”

How to Read an EB-5 Project’s Capital Stack in 2026

For foreign nationals evaluating an EB-5 investment in 2026.

What is the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022?

On March 15, 2022, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) was passed to increase investor protections.

EB-5 Job Creation Requirements in Regional Center vs Direct Investments

The job creation requirement often causes considerable stress for EB-5 investors due to the multitude of variables and factors that can impact a business's performance.

Visa Retrogression, the Visa Bulletin, and EB-5

Every year, 7.1% of the worldwide Employment-Based Preference visas are allocated to EB-5 visas.

Concurrent Filing: A Major Win for Investors

Concurrent filing is an option available to EB-5 petitioners who currently reside in the U.S. under a non-immigrant visa status.

July 2026 Visa Bulletin: India EB-5 Unreserved Numbers Exhausted, Reserved Categories Remain Current

The July 2026 Visa Bulletin delivers the news that many India-born EB-5 investors had been bracing for.

All Points North: Dual TEA EB-5 Rural and High Unemployment

Most EB-5 projects qualify under a single TEA designation either rural or high unemployment, but not both.

New EB-5 Filing Fees Take Effect November 30: What Investors Should Know

USCIS finalized new EB-5 fees. The I-526E fee rises from $3,675 to $7,850 on November 30, 2026. Here's what changes.

Why More EB-5 Investors Are Looking at Behavioral Health

For most of EB-5’s modern history, the program has been associated with hotels, condominium towers, and large urban developments.

How EB-5 Regional Centers Help Reduce Investor Risk in 2026

Learn how EB-5 Regional Centers can help investors evaluate job creation, project structure, fund controls, capital risk, and USCIS compliance.

October 2026 Visa Bulletin: India EB-5 Unreserved Reopens as FY 2027 Begins

The October 2026 Visa Bulletin is finally here: India EB-5 reopens, China jumps four years, and Chart B opens for filing.

What Is EB-5 Proof of Source of Funds in 2026? A Complete Investor Guide

Learn what documents investors need for EB-5 proof of source of funds, including income, property sales, gifts, investments, taxes, and fund tracing.

Understanding Rural Set-Aside EB-5 Projects in 2026

Learn how rural set-aside EB-5 projects work, including the $800,000 investment, 20% visa allocation, rural TEA rules, and project due diligence.

What USCIS’s New Adjustment of Status Memo Means for EB-5 Investors

A new USCIS memo reframes adjustment of status as discretionary relief. Here’s what EB-5 investors should know before filing Form I-485.

The Two EB-5 Deadlines Every Investor Must Know: September 2026 and September 2027

There are two distinct and critically important EB-5 deadlines investors must understand, and they are not the same date.

Direct EB-5 vs. Regional Center EB-5 in 2026: Key Differences for Investors

Compare direct EB-5 vs. regional center EB-5, including job creation, investment structure, management requirements, TEAs, and visa set-asides.

What Is a USCIS-Approved EB-5 Regional Center?

Learn what a USCIS-approved EB-5 Regional Center does, how regional center investments work, and what investors should review during due diligence.