USCIS memo PM-602-0199 reframes adjustment of status as discretionary. It does not eliminate EB-5 concurrent filing. Here is what it means for pending I-485 investors.
A self-directed IRA EB-5 strategy allows investors to use retirement funds for their EB-5 capital contribution, but the tax, custodial, and immigration compliance details matter.
Today, April 17, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approved Behring Regional Center's Form I-956F amendment for the CIVIC project at 1950 Franklin Street in Oakland, California. The amendment increases the combined maximum EB-5 capital raise across the project's two affiliated new commercial enterprises — BRC Legacy Partners LP and BRC Partners VIII LP — ...
USCIS scrutinizes every dollar behind an EB-5 investment. This guide covers qualifying source of funds categories, required documentation, and practical steps to build a compliant capital trail.
On February 25, 2026, USCIS formalized how I-526E petitions get processed — but said nothing about how visas actually get allocated. With a September 30 grandfathering deadline and only ~125 rural green cards produced since the RIA, the real question remains unanswered.
What is a USCIS EB-5 Regional Center Audit? Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), a USCIS EB-5 Regional Center Audit is a legally mandated review conducted by the Immigrant Investor Program Office (IPO). By law, USCIS must audit every designated Regional Center at least once every five years. These audits utilize ...
This program offers two primary investment routes: direct investment and regional center investment. While both paths can lead to a green card, regional centers have remained the preferred choice for many investors, as they provide solutions to some of the most common challenges faced in direct EB-5 investments.
By meeting specific EB-5 investment and job creation requirements, investors can secure green cards for themselves and their families. Discover what these requirements are and how to maximize your chances of meeting every guideline successfully.
