IIUSA’s Leadership in EB-5 Advocacy – A Unified Voice for Our Industry
Below is a message distributed to IIUSA members from George McElwee, founder and president of The Reserve Component, IIUSA's lobbyist in Washington, DC: Dear IIUSA Member, As IIUSA’s lobbyist in Washington, I want to share an important update on the steps we are taking to navigate this pivotal time for the EB-5 industry. With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the EB-5 visa, I want to assure you that IIUSA is working tirelessly to protect and strengthen...
April 2025 Visa Bulletin: Drastic Retrogression for Unreserved EB-5 Dates; All Reserved EB-5 Categories Remain “Current”
On Tuesday, April 1, the April 2025 Visa Bulletin became effective (see here). Unreserved EB-5 final action dates for China and India have officially retrogressed respectively by 905 and 792 days from March, marking the most significant retrogression for Unreserved visas the EB-5 community has ever experienced. While Unreserved EB-5 applicants from the rest of the world (ROW) remain exempt from any cut-off dates, the State Department included a note in the April...
Exclusive IIUSA Member Benefits at the Investment Migration Forum 2025
IIUSA is proud to partner once again with the Investment Migration Council (IMC) for the Investment Migration Forum 2025, one of the world’s leading gatherings of professionals focused on investment-based immigration. This year’s event will take place May 5-9, 2025, in Dubai, bringing together top industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the globe. IIUSA members have access to exclusive benefits to enhance your visibility and expand your global...
IIUSA Files Second Joint Status Report in Sustainment Lawsuit Against DHS
On March 21, 2025, IIUSA, through its legal counsel, submitted a second Joint Status Report (JSR) outlining the association’s and USCIS’s respective positions. Once again, IIUSA reaffirmed that we do not support reverting to a sustainment period tied to an investor’s conditional residency. Instead, IIUSA continues to advocate for a five (5) year sustainment period – a balanced approach that provides investor certainty, upholds program integrity, and maximizes...