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Invest in the USA (IIUSA) is the national, membership-based 501(c)(6) not-for-profit industry trade association for the EB-5 Regional Center Program (the “Program”). Our members account for the vast majority of capital formation and job creation generated in the United States resulting from the Program.
IIUSA members are bound by the IIUSA Code of Conduct – a commitment to act with integrity and high ethical standards in all EB-5 business.
Court Expresses Skepticism Over USCIS Guidance in IIUSA Lawsuit
IIUSA suggests a five year sustainment period as a balanced and fair solution for all stakeholders.
Oral arguments took place on January 28 in the lawsuit filed by IIUSA challenging the USCIS sustainment period memorandum issued on October 11, 2023. During the hearing, the Court considered both IIUSA’s motion for summary judgment and the government’s motion to dismiss.
Notably, the Court expressed significant skepticism regarding the legality of USCIS’s sustainment period guidance and its impact on the EB-5 program. This memorandum has been a point of contention, as it affects stakeholders across the EB-5 community.
In a key development, the Court ordered the government to determine within 30 days whether it could reach a settlement with IIUSA. If a settlement is not achieved within that timeframe, the Court indicated that it is inclined to rule in favor of IIUSA.
IIUSA had previously filed a petition for rulemaking to ensure that USCIS arrives at a balanced and fair solution for all stakeholders within the EB-5 ecosystem. In its petition for rulemaking, IIUSA suggests a five (5) year sustainment period as a balanced and fair solution for all stakeholders. This lawsuit underscores IIUSA’s ongoing commitment to advocating for fair and transparent policies that support investors and regional centers alike.
IIUSA remains engaged in discussions with USCIS and looks forward to achieving an outcome that benefits the entire EB-5 community. Further updates will be shared as developments unfold.

New Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Improve Communication Between USCIS & EB-5 Regional Center Stakeholders
Washington, D.C. – February 9, 2024 – Invest in the USA (IIUSA) is proud to announce the bipartisan introduction of H.R. 7220, the EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act, sponsored by Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Lance Gooden (R-TX), and Dwight Evans (D-PA). The new bill creates advisory committee within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to develop recommendations for improvements to the EB-5 Regional Center Program.
2025 EB-5 Industry Forum | Houston, TX
The 15th Annual IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum and 20th Annual IIUSA Membership Meeting will be held in Houston, TX April 28-30, 2025. This annual event is the premier gathering of EB-5 stakeholders and we look forward to welcoming the industry to a community that has greatly benefited from EB-5 investment and development.

Upcoming EB-5 Experts Webinar Series:
EB-5 Litigation: Current Cases & Trends
IIUSA will host its first webinar of 2025 on February 26 at 12pm ET. The webinar will tackle some of the litigation topics and cases that are currently impacting EB-5.
Join IIUSA litigation experts who will discuss:
- IIUSA’s efforts to compel critical information through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by way of litigation;
- Updates on how the Battineni v. Mayorkas decision is affecting current filings; and
- How mandamus actions are likely to see an uptick in a second Trump Administration,
- Plus more!
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total EB-5 investment foreign direct investment has been injected into the U.S. economy thanks to the EB-5 program.
A Foundation for America’s Success
Through promotion of the EB-5 program, our mission is to bring economic growth and vitality to the American economy. We strive to cultivate quality, family-sustaining jobs, collaborative investment opportunities, and economic renewal in American communities that need (and welcome) fresh energy and investment through our members’ engagement in the EB-5 industry.
Our members facilitate opportunities for qualified international investors to play an essential role in revitalizing towns, cities, and regions within the United States. EB-5 investments work to generate new jobs and breathe life and optimism into American communities seeking real, measurable, economic advancement.
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IIUSA members benefit from access to state-of-the-art tools, networking opportunities, educational events, and insights into the latest trends in the EB-5 industry. For over a decade, IIUSA has served as the unifying voice of the EB-5 Regional Center Industry, representing and connecting thousands of diverse stakeholders who contribute billions of dollars of economic development and job growth in the United States through EB-5 investment. Interested in learning more about the many benefits of IIUSA membership?