Important Update: Postponement of the IIUSA EB-5 Passport Series in China
Invest in the USA (IIUSA) is postponing the upcoming EB-5 Passport Series events originally scheduled for this coming January in China. This decision follows a strategic recommendation from our local Exit-Entry Association partners in response to recent regulations issued by the Chinese government regarding migration agencies. We are still working to determine the full extent of the regulations, but they may impact the operations of migration agencies. Key aspects...
2027 Now in Focus: Secure Your Participation
Congratulations on making it through the September 30 grandfathering rush. We know that planning for 2027 was not your priority while crossing the September finish line. However, now that you have had an opportunity to catch your breath, we want to reopen that conversation. The association has big plans for 2027, and many of the industry's leading organizations have already secured their spots. To ensure you do not miss out on any of our domestic or international...
DHS Reduces EB-5 Fees in Final Rule After IIUSA-Led Industry Pushback
The Department of Homeland Security has walked back a significant portion of its proposed EB-5 fee increases, issuing a final rule this week that reflects a meaningful reduction from what was originally on the table. Under the new rule, investors filing the I-526 form will pay $7,615, down from the $9,625 proposed in last year's draft regulations. Investors participating through regional centers will pay $7,850. While the fees still represent an increase from...
October 2026 Visa Bulletin: Significant Advancements in Unreserved EB-5
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of State released the October 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), revealing the latest EB-5 cut-off dates for the first month of the new fiscal year, FY2027. Reserved EB-5 Visas All Reserved EB-5 categories, including rural areas, high unemployment areas, and infrastructure projects, remain “current” in October. Although nearly 20,000 Form I-526E and Form I-526 petitions have been filed with USCIS since the enactment of the EB-5...