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New EB-5 Fee Rule Raises Investor, Regional Center Filing Fees
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized sweeping changes to EB-5 program fees, with increases exceeding 140% for regional center designations and project applications, while introducing a new pathway for legacy investors affected by terminations. The rule, effective November 30, 2026, restructures the entire fee framework to recover full program costs and meet statutory processing goals...
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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EB-5 Filing Fees Nearly Double: What Investors Must Know Before November 30, 2026
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program faces significant fee increases effective November 30, 2026, with filing costs nearly doubling for investors seeking U.S. permanent residence through qualifying investments. Following the Moody v. Noem court decision that required a program-specific fee study, the Department of Homeland Security has established a new fee schedule that will impact both direct investors and those participating through EB-5 Regional Centers.
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Akalan Law Firm
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EB-5 Başvuru Ücretleri Neredeyse İki Katına Çıkıyor: Yatırımcıların 30 Kasım 2026’dan Önce Bilmesi Gerekenler
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residency through qualifying investments, but significant fee increases are set to take effect on November 30, 2026. Understanding these changes and their implications is crucial for investors planning to navigate the program, whether through direct investment or Regional Center participation.
United States Immigration
AL
Akalan Law Firm
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USCIS Raises The Stakes: Incomplete Immigration Filings May Face Immediate Denial
The Trump administration has issued a new USCIS policy that fundamentally changes how immigration applications are evaluated, restoring broader discretion for officers to deny petitions without first requesting additional evidence. This shift places unprecedented importance on submitting complete, well-documented cases at the initial filing stage, particularly affecting employment-based visas and EB-5 investors racing against the September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline.
United States Immigration
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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USCIS Raises The Stakes: Incomplete Immigration Filings May Face Immediate Denial
The Trump administration has implemented a significant policy shift at USCIS that fundamentally changes how immigration applications are adjudicated. Officers now have broader discretion to deny petitions and applications without first issuing Requests for Evidence, placing unprecedented importance on the completeness and quality of initial filings. This development has immediate implications for employers, foreign nationals, and EB-5 investors racing against upcoming deadlines.
United States Immigration
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Article
Visa L-1: Guía Completa Sobre Las Transferencias Intracorporativas Para Empresas Multinacionales (2026)
La visa L-1 permite a empresas multinacionales transferir empleados clave a Estados Unidos, incluyendo gerentes, ejecutivos y personal con conocimientos especializados. Esta guía examina los requisitos de elegibilidad, las diferencias entre las clasificaciones L-1A y L-1B, y las vías hacia la residencia permanente para profesionales que buscan establecerse en el mercado estadounidense.
United States Immigration
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Akalan Law Firm
Podcast
Immigration Insights Episode 28 | EB-5 Deadline Alert: Key Considerations Before September 30 (Podcast)
Immigration attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine the critical September 30 grandfathering deadline for EB-5 regional center investors, explaining what protections it offers and what risks remain even after filing. They also analyze recent favorable Administrative Appeals Office decisions on partial investment cases and discuss USCIS's newly released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act.
United States Immigration
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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The EB-5 Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking: Top 10 Concerns
USCIS has issued a proposed rule to implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, revealing significant policy shifts that could fundamentally reshape the EB-5 investment immigration landscape. While the rule introduces some positive streamlining measures, it raises serious concerns about bridge financing restrictions, redeployment timelines, and investor protections that could dramatically impact regional centers and foreign investors. What are the top ten areas of concern that practitioners and sta
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Klasko
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Immigration Insights Episode 27 | Stuck in the System: Using Mandamus to Break Immigration Delays
Immigration attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky explore the writ of mandamus as a federal litigation remedy for compelling government action when U.S. immigration agencies unreasonably delay case adjudications. The discussion examines mandamus applications across various immigration contexts, from EB-5 investor petitions to employment authorization documents, while addressing the unique challenges posed by consular non-reviewability and post-COVID processing backlogs.
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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USCIS Adjustment Of Status Memorandum: Early Implementation Trends
Following USCIS's May 21 memorandum emphasizing consular processing over adjustment of status, the immigration community raised concerns about increased scrutiny and potential disruptions. Two weeks into implementation, patterns are emerging that suggest a more measured approach than initially anticipated, though questions remain about long-term impacts on adjustment applications, employment authorization, and strategic planning for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence.
United States Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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