RCBJ Perspectives: What Happens if an Approved EB-5 Project’s TEA Lapses
RCBJ Perspectives: What Happens if an Approved EB-5 Project's TEA Lapses? What Do You Do? How to Fix It? By Simone Williams-Arrington | Williams Global Law This article originally appeared in the April 2025 edition of IIUSA’s Regional Center Business Journal. READ THE FULL SPRING 2025 EDITION OF THE RCBJ The Targeted Employment Area (TEA) designation is a key factor in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, allowing investors to qualify for a lower investment...
Data Report on Form I-829 Trends in Q1 & Q2 FY2025: High Filing Volume, Strong Approval Rate, and Record-Low Processing Time
The latest data published by USCIS for the first two quarters of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (October 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025) on Form I-829 (Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions) provides valuable insights into the final stage of the EB-5 investors’ immigration process. Key findings from our data report include: USCIS received 1,972 I-829 petitions during the first half of FY2025, maintaining a relatively high volume following the record 4,152 filings in...
Sponsorships Now on Sale: 2026 EB-5 Industry Forum in Washington, DC
IIUSA is thrilled to announce that sponsorships for the 2026 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum—our premier annual event—are officially on sale! We are excited to host this year's event at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, located just steps from the U.S. Capitol and key federal agencies. This premier location offers attendees convenient access to all that Washington, DC has to offer, including monuments, museums, and the vibrant energy of the...
IIUSA Files Third Joint Status Report in Sustainment Lawsuit
Invest in the USA (IIUSA) filed a third Joint Status Report (JSR) in its lawsuit against USCIS regarding the government's interpretation of sustainment requirements under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA). This JSR, which was requested by the Court, simply reaffirms USCIS’s commitment to issuing a Notice of Proposed Rule Making by November 2025. The full JSR can be read here. This litigation is fundamentally about ensuring clarity and certainty for...