Are you a professional in the EB-5 visa space looking to deepen your industry knowledge and build valuable connections? Invest in the USA (IIUSA) invites EB-5 Stakeholders to join our association and receive a complimentary ticket to the 14th Annual EB-5 Industry Forum in Atlanta, GA, from May 20-22, 2024. This ticket, valued at $1,900, grants you full access to the forum and an exclusive invitation to our New Member Welcome Social. Why Attend the EB-5 Industry Forum? Here are the benefits: Networking: Connect with a diverse group of EB-5 professionals, from developers to attorneys. Expert P ..read more

Last week, USCIS published the quarterly statistics for Q1 FY2024 (October 1st – December 31st, 2023). The latest data release shed some light on the trends of the EB-5 Program in the new fiscal year, including demand for EB-5, USCIS processing trends, approval rates, and case backlogs. In Q1 FY2024, the quarterly volume of I-526 case filings, including Form I-526 (direct EB-5) and Form I-526E, decreased by 35% from the previous quarter. USCIS data showed that 581 Form I-526E petitions were filed in Q1 FY2024 and 32 Form I-526 (direct EB-5) petitions were received by USCIS between October 1st ..read more

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of State released the monthly Visa Bulletin for May 2024 (see here), showing no change for EB-5 cut-off dates in the upcoming month. In the “unreserved” EB-5 category, the final action date for China remains to be December 15, 2015 in the upcoming month; while this date will continue to be December 1, 2020 for Indian nationals. The EB-5 dates for filing in May will remain the same as those from the February Visa Bulletin, maintaining at January 1, 2017, for Chinese applicants and April 1, 2022, for Indian nationals. Within all three “reserved” EB-5 catego ..read more

WATCH HERE On a recent webinar discussion IIUSA Executive Director, Aaron Grau, shared his invaluable insights into the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and its significance in attracting foreign investment to the United States. As the Executive Director of IIUSA, Aaron brings unparalleled expertise and deep understanding of the EB-5 landscape. Listeners are invited to discover how EB-5 investments drive economic growth, create jobs, and foster international partnerships. Gain clarity on the latest developments, regulations, and opportunities in the EB-5 realm, directly from a leading authorit ..read more

Meet the Speakers of the 2024 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum IIUSA is proud to present the speaker line-up for its 14th Annual EB-5 Industry Forum being held in Atlanta, GA from May 20-22, 2024. This year’s cast of speakers brings together EB-5 professionals from around the world who are experienced, knowledgeable, and thoughtful in their respective areas of the EB-5 industry. IIUSA takes great care to carefully craft its programming and pair the right speakers with each topic – We are lucky to have an industry of such dedicated and practiced professionals to choose from to participate on our panel ..read more

Under the Reform and Integrity Act of 202 (RIA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is now required to audit EB-5 Regional Centers at least once every five years. The audits will include the review of key information and documentation which each Regional Center is required to maintain. Beginning April 23, 2024 USCIS will use Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards when auditing Regional Centers. The agencies announcement notes “An audit using the Yellow Book standards will help us verify the information that designated regional centers provide in associated applications and pe ..read more

The IIUSA EB-5 Event Passport Series has proven itself to be the leading educational and business development platform for EB-5 industry professionals, foreign intermediaries, and prospective investors. So far in 2024, the Series has taken IIUSA and it’s dedicated members to eight key markets in Latin America and South East Asia. IIUSA’s efforts this year in expanding EB-5 to emerging markets such as Peru and Singapore has furthered the association’s goal to educate and develop new markets around the globe. Q3 and Q4 events are taking shape quickly and we encourage all members to take advanta ..read more

(Click here to read and download the full report in PDF format) Based on the latest monthly data that the Department of State released for January 2024, between October 1st, 2023 and January 31st, 2024, more than 3,140 EB-5 visas were issued via consular processing, representing a year-over-year increase of 97%. Applicants from China, Vietnam, and India remained the largest investor groups to receive an EB-5 visa year-to-date in FY2024, accounting for nearly 88% of the total number of EB-5 visas issued in the first four months of the current fiscal year. None of the reserved EB-5 visas was iss ..read more

IIUSA Files Federal Lawsuit to Protect Integrity of EB-5 Visa Program Also Files Formal Request for Rulemaking on Required Sustainment Period   WASHINGTON, DC – March 29 2024 – Invest in the USA (IIUSA) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) asserting the agency failed to comply with the federal Administrative Procedures Act when it announced on its website a critical new rule that has the force of law without any opportunity for public notice and comment. The new policy upended decades of industry ..read more

REGISTER TODAY! 1 Gain Access to Industry-Leading Educational Content IIUSA has established itself as the authority on EB-5 education. Come learn from industry-leading experts on pressing topics and be at the forefront of EB-5 professional development. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE  2 Take in the Sights of One of the Nation’s Most Vibrant Cities With deep cultural history, museums, and green spaces, a trip to Atlanta is an unforgettable experience. While we have a packed conference schedule, we hope our attendees have an opportunity to explore some of the city’s many sites. Highlights include the ..read more