EB-5 Investors Visa

February has brought welcome stability for EB-5 investors. The February Visa Bulletin shows no retrogression in EB-5 categories, allowing investors to continue planning with clarity. In an environment where sudden cut-offs can cause lengthy delays, predictability remains a positive signal. At the same time, global interest in U.S. residency through investment continues to grow, with…

Court Issues Partial Stay of DHS’ 2024 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Rule – What It Means for Investors & Immigration-Programme Partners On 12 November 2025, a U.S. federal court issued a partial stay of the Department of Homeland Security’s 2024 fee-rule for the U.S. immigration system, which includes new fee levels adopted by…

Trump Administration Launches Website for Proposed “Gold Card” Program In a development recently anticipated by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, the Trump Administration has officially unveiled a new website for the proposed “Gold Card” initiative. The site allows interested individuals to sign up and be notified as soon as the program becomes available. Key Points:…

On May 1, 2025, the EU just closed the last bastion of hope for gaining citizenship in the EU. The EU won’t any longer permit citizenship by donation in Malta. All other EU countries had had already closed their citizenship by investment programs. An increasing number of countries are closing their citizenship programs. Donald Trump…

A New Gold Card Perspective – Why President Trump’s Proposed “Gold Card” Is Unlikely to Threaten the EB-5 Program With Donald Trump’s return to the political spotlight and his recent proposal of a “Gold Card” residency visa, EB-5 stakeholders—investors, issuers, and industry professionals alike—have understandably raised questions about how this new concept might impact the…

EB5 is enshrined in law. President Trump cannot end or amend the program till it grandfathers in 2.5 yrs. Only Congress, requiring a 60-seat majority, is able to amend or end EB5, and that would take months given the current congressional divide. Until then, once an EB5 application is filed, it cannot be changed retroactively.…

In light of President Donald Trump’s recent announcement on February 25, 2025, regarding significant changes to the U.S. investment immigration landscape, it’s imperative for prospective investors to act immediately. The current EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, which has been a gateway for foreign investors to obtain U.S. permanent residency through investments of $1.05 million (or $800,000…

Recent updates in the EB-5 visa program indicate stability and a positive outlook for investors. According to the July 2024 Visa Bulletin, there are no changes in the cut-off dates for EB-5 visa categories. The final action dates for applicants from China and India remain at December 15, 2015, and December 1, 2020, respectively. Additionally,…

Common Reasons for I-526 Petition Denial: Although the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program boasts a high approval rate, approval is not guaranteed. Investors can improve their chances by meticulously preparing their I-526 petition. Understanding the I-526 Petition; The I-526 petition is the initial form filed by EB-5 applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It…

The clock is ticking. 7 weeks to go before the increase. Enough time to prepare your EB-5 application and beat the increase. Standalone Investor/I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor: increasing to $11,160. The current fee is $3,675. An Increase of 200%. USCIS EB5 Fees Increase Starting April 1, 2024 On Wednesday, January 31, 2024,…