EB-5 Hot Topics
Where: Register here
Who: AILA NE Chapter members Doug Hauer and Bernie Wolfsdorf together with AILA EB-5 Committee Vice Chair Joey Barnett to learn more about how to file EB-5 cases while visa numbers are available.
What: Great opportunity for AILA members interested in EB-5 cases. Note E in the January Visa bulletin that warned about: VISA AVAILABILIY IN THE EMPLOYMENT FIFTH PREFERENCE (EB-5) SET ASIDE CATEGORIES
The Department of State and USCIS note increased I-526E petition approvals, and both agencies see increasing numbers of individuals processing their applications to completion in the EB-5 set aside categories. It may become necessary to establish Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates during the fiscal year to ensure that issuances in these categories do not exceed annual limits. This situation will be continually monitored, and any necessary adjustments will be made accordingly.”
USCIS has advised, and the February Visa Bulletin confirms, that only Final Action Dates (Chart A) may be used for concurrent EB-5 filing. Dates for Filing (Chart B is closed) for employment cases and most likely will not reopen until October 2025. The panel will also cover: