Changes and Trends in EB-5 Investment Immigration
Is it the End of the EB-5 World as We Know it? How to Prepare for Potential Changes
EB-5 investors whose chosen project fails or whose Regional Center is terminated may be able to preserve their eligibility....more
Concurrent filing provides many of the essential rights and benefits of permanent residence while EB-5 investors are going through the EB-5 application process with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)....more
The Department of State released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the more favorable Dates for Filing chart. For February 2026, all...more
For global investors seeking a stable pathway to U.S. permanent residence, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program remains one of the most powerful options available. However, under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022...more
The EB-5 program embodies the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives American innovation and growth....more
The EB-5 market is set for another milestone year in 2026, and the American Lending Center (ALC) is continuing our focus on Immigrant First Investing....more
On September 19, 2025, the Trump Administration created, via Executive Order, new immigrant options for investors to acquire permanent residence via the Trump Gold Card program, which is overseen by the U.S. Department of...more
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service has released the brand-new form I-140G – the Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program. This form can be used by applicants who have previously registered on...more
In advance of the 90-day deadline stipulated under President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14351 (the "Executive Order"), the Department of Homeland Security, through United States Citizenship and Immigration Services...more
The Department of State released the December 2025 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Dates for Filing chart. For December 2025, all categories will...more
In a significant win for immigrant investors, the substantial 2024 fee increases decided and implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) were successfully...more
The Department of State released the November 2025 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will accept continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the more advanced Dates for Filing chart. All categories...more
The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, October 1. Below is a summary of how this is affecting immigration-related processes. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is funded mostly through user...more
On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration announced the launch of a new pathway to U.S. lawful permanent residency called the “Gold Card Program.” The Gold Card program, established through Executive Order (“EO”), has...more
On Friday, September 19, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order: The Gold Card. A few months earlier, the Administration revealed plans for the Gold Card during press conferences and subsequently published a website...more
The U.S. Department of State’s October 2025 Visa Bulletin shows forward movement in numerous categories, with the exception of EB-3 worldwide. This bulletin is the first for the federal government’s 2026 fiscal year, and U.S....more
The U.S. Department of State has released its visa bulletin for October 2025. In the bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will accept employment-based adjustment of status...more
For tech entrepreneurs, the US market offers unmatched opportunities for innovation and rapid growth, but navigating the immigration landscape can be complex. Before a startup can take advantage of America’s deep capital...more
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced two notable policy changes that, taken together, signal a broader shift toward expanding officer discretion in immigration adjudications....more
On August 15, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo outlining additional and unprecedented criteria to establish eligibility for applicants applying for U.S. citizenship. To...more
The U.S. Department of State’s September 2025 Visa Bulletin maintains the same final action dates and dates for filing that were published in the August 2025 Visa Bulletin. However, the State Department cautioned that it...more
The Department of State released the September 2025 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. All Employment-Based Categories will...more
The Department of State released the August 2025 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed they will accept the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based Adjustment of Status applications. The Final Action Dates chart notes...more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Heid v. Rutkoski - § 1983, qualified immunity - Nalco v. Bonday - arbitration, vacatur - Sunshine State v. US CIS - immigration, EB-5, annual fee, retroactivity ...more
As of June 12, 2025, individuals and businesses can register to receive information on the Trump Gold Card – a proposed alternative or possible replacement to the EB-5 visa, also known as the Immigrant Investor Visa. ...more