by Matt Harakal | Jul 1, 2026 | Government Affairs
On July 1, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published long-awaited notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to the Federal Register. The full NPRM can be viewed here. IIUSA is carefully reviewing the proposed changes and will provide a comprehensive summary in...
by Matt Harakal | Mar 12, 2026 | Government Affairs
The EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act – H.R. 6992 – has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Introduced by Reps. Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Sam Liccardo (D-CA), and Lance Gooden (R-TX), this bipartisan...
by Matt Harakal | Nov 17, 2025 | Government Affairs
In a significant ruling, a U.S. District Court has issued a stay on the new EB-5 fees included in USCIS’s recent final fee rule. The court found that USCIS violated both the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) by adjusting...
by Matt Harakal | Oct 2, 2025 | EB5 Voices, Government Affairs
In light of the current U.S. federal government shutdown, effective Oct. 1, 2025, we wanted to provide an urgent update regarding the operational status of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and its impact on the EB-5 program. The good news is that...
by Matt Harakal | Jul 21, 2025 | Government Affairs
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...
