EB-5

USCIS Confirms Acceptance of $500,000 Minimum Investment Amount

Friday, July 9, 2021 - The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided guidance to stakeholders on its application of the judicial order issued 2 weeks ago which voids the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization Final Rule that became effective November 21, 2019.

EB-5 Investment Decreases to $500,000 Effective Immediately - District Court Vacates November 21, 2019, Final Rule

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley of the U.S. Northern District Court of California issued an order today voiding the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization Final Rule that became effective November 21, 2019.

July 2021 Visa Bulletin Released: EB-5 Wait Times Decrease

Thursday, June 17, 2021 - The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”), Bureau of Consular Affairs, July 2021 Visa Bulletin is now available.

June 2021 Visa Bulletin Released: Final Action Date for China Advances

Thursday, May 20, 2021 – The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”), Bureau of Consular Affairs, June 2021 Visa Bulletin (view PDF) is now available.

May 2021 Visa Bulletin Released

Monday, May 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”), Bureau of Consular Affairs, May 2021 Visa Bulletin is now available.

U.S. Representatives Stanton & Fitzpatrick Introduce House Bill to Reform and Reauthorize EB-5 Program

Thursday, April 29, 2021 - Invest in the USA (IIUSA) is pleased to announce that U.S. Representatives Greg Staton (D-Arizona) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania) have introduced H.R. 2901, a bill supporting the long-term reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program.

South Africans Immigrating to the USA: Investment Programs & Tax Planning Considerations

Monday, April 12, 2021 – As a follow-up in regards to the recent South African immigration and tax law changes, FirstPathway Partners’ Regional Director of South Africa, Sonja Clarke, discusses investment programs & tax planning considerations for South Africans immigrating to the U.S. in her recent podcast and webinar.

DOS Launches “Chats with Charlie” in conjunction with April Visa Bulletin

Monday, March 22, 2021 - The United States Department of State (DOS), published the monthly Visa Bulletin for April.

Senators Grassley and Leahy Introduce The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021

Thursday, March 18, 2021 – Today, honorable Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), a senior member and former Chairman of the Judiciary Committee,

Now Available: IIUSA EB-5 Reauthorization FAQs Webinar With IIUSA President, Bob Kraft

Wednesday, March 9, 2021 - With an EB-5 reauthorization bill introduction imminent and in an effort to ensure EB-5 stakeholders are well informed about the June 30, 2021 reauthorization deadline and other key legislative topics, IIUSA has produced both a recorded webinar and written piece with IIUSA President, Bob Kraft, to address the current FAQs.