by Lee Li | Jan 30, 2026 | Research & Analysis
Yesterday, on January 29, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for all census tracts across the United States. While this new data DOES NOT affect the designation of EB-5 rural areas, the updated unemployment...
by Matt Harakal | Dec 19, 2025 | Education, Events, Government Affairs, Membership, Research & Analysis
2025 was perhaps one of the most unique and challenging years the EB-5 program has faced. Through it all, IIUSA and our members played a central role in the EB-5 ecosystem and the momentum the program has heading into 2026. IIUSA members benefited from the...
by Lee Li | Dec 18, 2025 | Research & Analysis
The U.S. Department of State has released the January 2026 Visa Bulletin (see here), showing continued forward movement for both the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing in the Unreserved EB-5 category. Pre-RIA Chinese applicants will see a one-month advancement in...
by Matt Harakal | Dec 1, 2025 | Government Affairs, Research & Analysis
IIUSA member CanAm Enterprises’ new white paper – EB-5 After the RIA: Transparency, Transformation, and Opportunity – offers a comprehensive overview of the reforms and improvements the landmark EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) made to the already-successful EB-5...
by Lee Li | Nov 18, 2025 | Research & Analysis
The U.S. Department of State has released the December 2025 Visa Bulletin (see here), which shows a significant 220-day advancement in the Unreserved EB-5 final action date for pre-RIA Chinese applicants and a 150-day advancement for pre-RIA Indian applicants. All...
by Ashley Casey | Nov 3, 2025 | Education, Government Affairs, Research & Analysis
The Fall 2025 edition of IIUSA’s Regional Center Business Journal (RCBJ) is now available! Read the digital edition here This issue of IIUSA’s Regional Center Business Journal comes at a pivotal moment for the EB-5 industry. With the grandfathering deadline just...
