May 2026 Visa Bulletin: Significant Advancement in China Unreserved EB-5 Chart B; India Faces Potential Retrogression Risks; Reserved Categories Remain Current
This week, the U.S. Department of State published the May 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), showing a 151-day advancement in the Unreserved EB-5 Dates for Filing (“Chart B”) for Chinese applicants. In addition, the China Unreserved EB-5 Final Action Date (FAD) continues to advance in May, moving forward by 21 days. However, USCIS has confirmed that it will no longer accept Chart B for employment-based adjustment of status applications in May. At the beginning of...
Announcing the 2026 IIUSA Board of Directors Election Slate
Announcing the 2026 IIUSA Board of Directors Election Slate Dear IIUSA Members, It is our honor to present the recommended candidates for the 2026 IIUSA Board of Directors election. At such a critical time for the EB-5 industry, it is imperative that our association is represented by dedicated leaders. Board elections will take place at the 21st Annual IIUSA Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 29 from 3:30 - 5:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in...
Time is Running Out: Secure Your Spot for June Passport Series Events
The window is closing to join the upcoming members-only IIUSA EB-5 Passport Series. Space is extremely limited across all three markets, and it will sell out. These events represent some of the final opportunities to engage directly in key Asian markets, particularly Vietnam and China, ahead of the September 30 grandfathering deadline. Building on the strong on-the-ground momentum our events have already generated this year, and with heightened interest from...
Join IIUSA for a Foundational EB-5 Seminar for Beginners in Washington DC
Join IIUSA for a Foundational EB-5 Seminar for Beginners in Washington DC New to EB-5? Have a colleague or employee who is new to EB-5? We've got you covered. IIUSA's EB-5 Basics Live! is coming to Washington, DC on May 1. This purpose-built course is designed to bring new practitioners up to speed on everything foundational to the EB-5 program. In one focused seminar, attendees will walk away with a solid grounding in EB-5 history, key terminology and acronyms,...