DHS has issued a final rule increasing EB-5 filing fees and introducing new fee requirements affecting investors, regional centers, and project sponsors.
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January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Key Movements and EB-5 Advancements for China
- China (Mainland-Born)
- Final Action
The Gold Card Program Explained—And How It Compares to EB-5
Below is a detailed analysis of the Gold Card program’s structure, requirements, risks, and how it compares to the long-established EB-5 investor visa category.
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USCIS Continues EB-5 Regional Center Audits Under the Reform and Integrity Act
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to issue formal notifications initiating audits of EB-5 Regional Centers under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA)’s authority.
The RIA requires USCIS to audit each approved Regional Center at least once every five years to ensure continued compliance with EB-5 program requirements. The audit process
EB-5 Filing Fees Set to Decrease Under New USCIS Fee Rule
The newly released USCIS proposed fee rule includes reductions to several key EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program filing fees.
At a time when USCIS fees have largely trended upward due to inflation, staffing, and backlog-related costs, the proposed decreases for EB-5 filings stand out as a noteworthy development for regional centers and investors alike.
Proposed EB-5
EB-5 Compliance Alert: Petitions Must Be Approvable When Filed – Importance of Timely Funding for Installment Investments
In recent months, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reportedly issued denials of EB-5 immigrant investor petitions (Form I-526E) where investors filed after making only an initial installment toward their qualifying EB-5 investment, but later missed the deadline for subsequent installments into the New Commercial Enterprise (NCE). These denials highlight a fundamental legal principle
Gulf Investors Seek Clarity About Trump’s Gold Card
Kate Kalmykov is quoted in an Arabian Gulf Business Insights article titled “Gulf Investors Seek Clarity About Trump’s Gold Card.”
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Trump Administration Releases Details on Proposed Gold Card Immigration Program
On Sept. 19, 2025, the Trump administration published additional details about the proposed Gold Card program. The https://trumpcard.gov/ website went live with new information, outlining three categories of programs: Trump Gold Card, Trump Platinum Card, Trump Corporate Gold Card.
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Travel Ban Creates New Considerations for Individual Investors: State Department Guidance Provides Clarity on Available Options
Individual investors from affected countries have sought clarity about how the June 4, 2025, Presidential Proclamation would impact their ability to travel to the United States for investment activities, property management, or immigration through investment programs. Unlike corporate entities with legal departments and immigration counsel, individual investors may require additional support to navigate complex policy changes effectively.
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President Trump Addresses EB-5 Green Card Program and Proposes New Gold Card Immigration Program
On Feb. 25, 2025, President Trump announced that he will seek to end the U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, which provides foreign investors with permanent residency in the United States. The EB-5 program requires a foreign national to invest in U.S. businesses that create 10 or more jobs per investor. The program has an investment