Comparing the EB-5 and E-2 Visas: Key Differences Between Investor Pathways to the U.S.
EB-5 and E-2 visas both allow foreign investors to live in the U.S., but they differ in residency status, investment size, eligibility, and renewal terms. Explore which path fits your immigration goals.
New USCIS Guidance on $100,000 H-1B Fee: Who Has to Pay?
USCIS guidance clarifies who must pay the new $100,000 H-1B fee under the 2025 Proclamation. Learn who’s impacted, available exceptions, and why EB-5 may be a smarter long-term option.
DHS Proposes Wage-Weighted H-1B Cap Selection: What’s Changing, What Stays the Same
DHS proposes a wage-weighted H-1B cap selection system to prioritize higher-paid roles while maintaining fairness for all applicants. Learn what’s changing, what stays, and how to prepare for FY 2026.
H-1B Presidential Proclamation – What’s Now Clear… and the Uncertainties That Remain
The latest H-1B proclamation introduces a $100,000 fee and outlines major upcoming changes. Learn what’s confirmed, what’s still unclear, and how it may impact investors, workers, and employers.
Update on H-1B Executive Order Clarifications
New DHS and White House guidance confirms that the recent H-1B executive order only affects petitions filed in 2026. Current H-1B holders and approved applicants remain unaffected.
Trump’s Gold Card & H-1B Executive Orders: What Investors Need to Know
Two new executive orders impact U.S. immigration: a “Gold Card” program with $1M+ non-refundable contributions and a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa holders. Learn how this affects investors and professionals.
NEW USCIS DIRECTOR SIGNALS H-1B CHANGES: WHAT IT MEANS AND WHO SHOULD CONSIDER EB-5 AS AN ALTERNATIVE
With new USCIS leadership tightening H-1B rules, many foreign professionals may face hurdles. Learn how the EB-5 visa offers a stable, employer-free alternative for U.S. residency.
USING A SELF-DIRECTED IRA TO FUND AN EB-5 INVESTMENT
Discover how EB-5 investors can use a Self-Directed IRA to fund their investment. Learn about the benefits, risks, and key compliance rules for tax-efficient immigration planning.
THREE MISTAKES EB-5 INVESTORS MUST AVOID WHEN SELECTING A PROJECT
Avoid the top 3 mistakes that can jeopardize your EB-5 investment and Green Card. Learn how to choose safe, compliant, and smart EB-5 projects.
THREE THINGS WE LEARNED AT AILA 2025
Here are the top three takeaways from AILA 2025 that EB-5 investors need to know: stricter enforcement on long-term overseas travel, expanded scrutiny for applicants from Communist-affiliated countries, and cautious optimism around the still-uncertain “Gold Card” program.