New DHS “Duration of Status” Rule: What F-1 Students Need to Know and How it Impacts Pursuing EB-5
Beginning September 15, 2026, DHS will replace Duration of Status for most F-1 students with fixed admission periods. Learn how the new rule affects visa compliance, extensions, and future EB-5 planning.
Using Gifted Funds for an EB-5 Investment: What Should Investors Know?
Using gifted funds for an EB-5 investment? Learn how USCIS evaluates gift documentation, lawful source of funds, donor evidence, fund transfers, and common mistakes that can lead to RFEs or petition denials.
Three Tips for EB-5 Investors Looking to File Before the September 30 Grandfathering Deadline
Planning to file your EB-5 petition before the September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline? Learn three essential steps investors should take, from preparing source of funds documentation to selecting the right project and assembling an experienced advisory team.
DHS Proposes Comprehensive EB-5 Regulations to Fully Implement the Reform and Integrity Act
DHS has proposed comprehensive EB-5 regulations to fully implement the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, providing greater clarity on regional center compliance, investor protections, petition adjudications, and long-term program integrity.
Emerging EB-5 Trends: India Surpasses China in New Filings While USCIS Adjudications Become More Demanding
Discover the latest EB-5 trends as India becomes the leading source of new I-526E filings, USCIS approval rates soften, and investors face heightened scrutiny over source-of-funds documentation and petition preparation.
Recent Immigration Developments Affecting EB-5 Investors
Explore the latest immigration developments affecting EB-5 investors, including India’s FY2026 EB-5 visa allocation exhaustion, the federal court decision striking down the $100,000 H-1B fee, and ongoing challenges to USCIS’s Adjustment of Status policy memo.
Are Company Loans Receiving Greater Source of Funds Scrutiny in EB-5 Cases?
USCIS is reportedly increasing scrutiny of company loans used to fund EB-5 investments. Learn why privately held business loans are facing deeper source-of-funds review and how investors can better prepare their I-526E petitions.
A New Shadow Over Concurrent Processing: What USCIS’s Latest Policy Memo Means for EB-5 Investors
USCIS’s new policy memo treating Adjustment of Status as “extraordinary relief” may create major uncertainty for EB-5 concurrent filing investors. Here’s what the policy means, why EB-5 cases may be legally distinct, and how the industry is responding.
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Impacts the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
A U.S. government shutdown won’t halt EB-5 petition processing, but delays may occur in visa issuance and inter-agency coordination. Learn what remains functional and what to watch for.
UNDERSTANDING RFEs: WHY THEY ARE ISSUED AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM
There are three letters – RFE – that no EB-5 investor wants to hear after filing their I-526E petition. RFE stands for Request for Evidence and are a formal request issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when additional information or documentation is needed to make a decision on the investor’s petition. While not […]