Matt Parolie

EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline: What Investors Must Know Before September 30, 2026

| February 5, 2026
The EB-5 Regional Center Program stands at a critical juncture. While the program is currently authorized through September 30, 2027, there is another date that carries even greater importance for investors: September 30, 2026 — The EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline. This is the final date to file an I-526E petition and secure protection under the grandfathering ...

Immigrant Visa Suspension for 75 Countries: Implications for EB-5 Investors

| January 14, 2026
The U.S. State Department has announced that it will suspend immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries beginning January 21, 2026. The suspension applies only to immigrant visas issued at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad and does not affect nonimmigrant visas or USCIS petition adjudications. For EB-5 investors, this development does not prevent filing ...

EB-5 Priority Dates: What Every Investor Must Know

| November 6, 2025
Understanding your EB-5 priority date is essential for navigating the U.S. immigrant investor program and securing a green card. This guide covers the definition, importance, and steps for managing your EB-5 priority date to help investors succeed in the U.S. immigration process.   What Is an EB-5 Priority Date?   Your EB-5 priority date is ...

EB-5 Investors Take Note: Missed Funding Deadlines Can Put Your Petition at Risk

| October 15, 2025
In recent months, USCIS has begun denying I-526E petitions where investors initiated their EB-5 investment with a partial payment but failed to complete their remaining installments within the required timeframe. This reflects a longstanding USCIS principle that remains firmly in place: an EB-5 petition must be “approvable at the time of filing.” In practical terms, ...

I-829 EB-5 Removal of Conditions: The Investor’s Guide to Permanent Residency

| August 8, 2025
Form I-829 is the pivotal final step for EB-5 investors seeking to secure permanent U.S. residency. This extensive guide covers everything you need to know about Form I-829: its purpose, evidence requirements for Regional Center investments, processing times, your status while it’s pending, how it affects your citizenship journey, and key FAQs, including the important connection ...

How Behring’s Indian EB-5 Investors are Fast-Tracking Green Cards with Strategic Legal Action

| July 11, 2025
Behring's EB-5 platform has become a lifeline for Indian-born professionals seeking immigration certainty in an increasingly competitive landscape. Recent success stories demonstrate how strategic legal action, combined with proven EB-5 projects and diversified financing options, can dramatically accelerate the path to permanent residency. Through strategic use of Writ of Mandamus (WOM) actions and carefully selected ...

The Big, Beautiful Certification of the EB-5 Program

| July 7, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act that President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, does not contain any changes or modifications to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.  This law maintains the status quo for federal operations, including immigration-related agencies and funding that support the program.  Congress had the opportunity to make EB-5 specific changes ...

Trump’s Gold Card – A Comprehensive Timeline

| July 7, 2025
Note: The EB-5 program continues to operate under the framework established by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA). The 2025 Budget Bill has no specific provisions about the EB-5 program with funding allocated through the Immigration Examinations Fee Account and the EB-5 Integrity Fund.    What Is the Trump Gold Card?  The Trump Gold ...

Crackdown on EB-1 Visas: Rising Revocations, USCIS Scrutiny, and the Case for EB-5

| June 20, 2025
In recent months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified its scrutiny of the EB-1 visa category, particularly the EB-1A “extraordinary ability” subcategory.  Immigration attorneys report a surge in reviews and revocations of previously approved EB-1A petitions, especially among Indian applicants. Allegations have surfaced that some applicants have attempted to game the system ...

F-1 Visa Crackdowns Trigger Student Uncertainty: Why EB-5 Offers a Safer Path

| June 19, 2025
Recent policy shifts—including SEVIS cancellations, heightened scrutiny of F-1 visa holders’ social media accounts, and the suspension of student visa interviews—have created unprecedented uncertainty for international students in the U.S. These developments, combined with the employment and time limitations of the F-1 visa, are prompting many students to consider the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as ...
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