Eligibility
Review petition evidence, lawful source and path of funds, and the personal facts that should be discussed with immigration counsel.
EB-5 Investor Education
Evaluate the Project.
Understand the Risk.
A practical EB-5 due-diligence guide for investors who want to ask better questions about the project, capital structure, job creation, and immigration process before making a decision.
The investor’s responsibility
An EB-5 decision is not one question.
EB-5 connects an immigration process to an at-risk investment. The most useful diligence separates the questions: eligibility, visa availability, investment structure, and project execution. A strong answer in one area does not eliminate the need to examine the others.
USCIS explains that designation of a regional center does not endorse the regional center’s activities, guarantee compliance with U.S. securities laws, or minimize or eliminate risk to an investor.
Source: USCIS — Approved EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Centers
A four-part review
The questions that deserve their own answer.
Timing
Follow the current Visa Bulletin and the processing route that may apply. A category’s status can change.
Structure
Understand how the offering is organized, the material risks, repayment assumptions, fees, and investor rights.
Project
Assess the business plan, job-creation methodology, financing, permits, market assumptions, and sponsor accountability.
Read the underlying record
The documents matter more than the summary.
Marketing material can introduce an opportunity, but it does not replace the current documents that explain the investment, its terms, its risks, the project’s assumptions, and material relationships. Request information in writing and take the time to understand it.
The SEC and USCIS joint investor alert advises prospective investors to examine the offering memorandum or private placement memorandum carefully, ask follow-up questions, and seek independent verification of material claims.
Source: SEC/USCIS Investor Alert — Investment Scams Exploit Immigrant Investor Program
EB-5 due-diligence checklist
Questions to bring to a professional review.
No checklist can determine project suitability or immigration eligibility. It can help make your review more focused, better documented, and more transparent.
What establishes eligibility?
- What is the current project filing or approval status, and what does that status mean?
- What evidence will support the investor’s I-526E petition?
- Which source-of-funds and path-of-funds records should the investor discuss with immigration counsel?
- How can the current Visa Bulletin affect planning?
What supports the requirement?
- What job-creation methodology is used, and which assumptions drive it?
- How many jobs are projected and how many jobs are required for associated investors?
- Which construction, spending, revenue, or operating assumptions are material?
- What evidence is expected to support the I-829 stage?
How does the structure work?
- Where does EB-5 capital sit in the capital stack?
- What collateral, guarantees, covenants, or limitations are actually described in the documents?
- What is the stated repayment strategy, and what assumptions must hold for it to work?
- What fees, expenses, distributions, transfer limits, and further-deployment terms are disclosed?
Who is accountable?
- Who controls the regional center, new commercial enterprise, and job-creating entity?
- What experience, prior projects, litigation, defaults, or material disclosures should be reviewed?
- What equity has the developer or sponsor contributed, if any?
- Are compensation arrangements, related-party transactions, and potential conflicts disclosed clearly?
Rural EB-5 context
A rural designation is a category—not a conclusion.
USCIS states that qualifying rural investments have a 20% annual visa set-aside and that rural petitions receive statutory priority processing. Those program features are important context, but they are not a substitute for reviewing the business plan, job-creation analysis, capital structure, and personal immigration circumstances.
Current visa availability and agency workflow can change. Always check the Department of State’s current Visa Bulletin and USCIS guidance before relying on a general statement about timing or availability.
Sources: USCIS — About the EB-5 Visa Classification · U.S. Department of State — Visa Bulletin
Evaluate claims critically
The most important words may be the ones that should never be promised.
EB-5 capital must be at risk. A regional-center designation, project filing, or marketing statement does not guarantee an immigration outcome, a specific processing time, an investment return, or repayment of capital.
Be cautious of any claim that a green card, visa, approval, or specific timing is guaranteed.
Be skeptical of “risk-free” language, a guaranteed return, or a promise that capital will be returned.
Pause when documents are unavailable, material claims cannot be verified, or independent advice is discouraged.
Source: SEC/USCIS Investor Alert — Investment Scams Exploit Immigrant Investor Program
Official resources
Start with sources that explain the rules.
These official resources are a reliable starting point for understanding program rules and investor-protection guidance. They do not replace independent professional advice or the current documents for a specific offering.
A more informed conversation
Bring better questions to your EB-5 consultation.
Paragon can help prospective investors navigate its educational resources and current project information. Personal immigration, tax, securities, and investment decisions should be made with appropriate independent advisers.
EB-5 FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About EB-5 Investments, Visas, and Regional Centers
These answers address the questions prospective investors most often research before beginning EB-5 due diligence. Program rules, Visa Bulletin categories, government fees, and offering terms can change, so confirm time-sensitive issues with current official sources and qualified advisers.
What is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
EB-5 is an employment-based immigrant category administered by USCIS. In general, an investor makes the required investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates qualifying jobs; an eligible spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included as derivative family members. USCIS program overview
How much is the minimum EB-5 investment in 2026?
For petitions filed on or after March 15, 2022, USCIS lists a $1,050,000 standard minimum and an $800,000 minimum for qualifying targeted employment area or infrastructure investments. USCIS states that its first inflation-based adjustment under current law is effective for petitions filed on or after January 1, 2027, so investors should verify the amount applicable at filing. USCIS investment requirements
What is a Targeted Employment Area, or TEA?
A TEA can be a qualifying rural area or a high-unemployment area as defined under the EB-5 rules. TEA status can affect the required minimum investment amount, but the relevant project documentation and current law—not a general location label—should be reviewed for a specific offering.
What is the difference between rural EB-5 and high-unemployment EB-5?
Both can qualify for the reduced investment amount when the requirements are met, but they are distinct categories. The Reform and Integrity Act reserves 20% of annual EB-5 visas for qualifying rural investments and 10% for qualifying high-unemployment-area investments; it also reserves 2% for infrastructure projects. USCIS set-aside guidance
Does a rural EB-5 project guarantee faster processing?
No. USCIS is required to prioritize rural petitions and describes a rural-first queue in its current inventory-management framework, but priority processing is not a guaranteed adjudication time, visa outcome, or green card. Actual timing can vary with agency workflow, petition facts, and visa availability. USCIS EB-5 questions and answers
How many jobs must an EB-5 investment create?
Each EB-5 investor generally must be associated with at least 10 qualifying full-time jobs. USCIS defines full time as a position requiring at least 35 working hours per week; regional-center investments may count direct and indirect jobs under the applicable rules. USCIS job-creation requirements
What is an EB-5 regional center?
A regional center is an organization designated by USCIS based on a proposal to promote economic growth. Regional-center investors may use the job-counting rules applicable to that program, but a regional-center designation is not an endorsement of the regional center or its investments. USCIS regional-center list and disclosure
Does USCIS approval mean an EB-5 investment is safe?
No. USCIS specifically states that regional-center designation does not endorse a regional center’s activities, guarantee securities-law compliance, or minimize or eliminate investor risk. Investment and immigration risks should be reviewed independently. Read the USCIS disclosure
What is the difference between Form I-526 and Form I-526E?
Form I-526 is the immigrant petition for a standalone EB-5 investor. Form I-526E is the petition used by an investor in a regional-center project. The right form depends on the investment structure and should be confirmed with immigration counsel. USCIS EB-5 process
What is Form I-956F, and why does it matter?
Form I-956F is the regional-center project application for approval of an investment in a commercial enterprise. USCIS states that the application must be filed before associated I-526E petitions and that it makes an official I-956F decision before associated I-526E petitions; an I-956F status does not independently guarantee an individual investor’s petition outcome. USCIS I-956F guidance
What is lawful source of funds in EB-5?
USCIS requires an investor to establish legal ownership of the capital and that it was obtained through lawful means. The investor also needs to document the path of funds; the evidence needed depends on the individual facts and should be planned with qualified immigration counsel. USCIS Policy Manual
Can a gift or loan be used for an EB-5 investment?
USCIS policy permits gifts and loans in specified circumstances, but each requires documentation of the lawful source and the movement of funds. A loan used as EB-5 capital has specific collateral and personal-liability requirements, so it should be reviewed carefully with counsel. USCIS source-of-funds policy
What does “capital at risk” mean for EB-5?
For a qualifying investment, capital must be placed at risk for the purpose of generating a return, with a risk of loss and a chance for gain. A guaranteed return or a contractual right to repayment can conflict with the EB-5 capital requirements. USCIS capital-at-risk policy
Can an EB-5 investor get their money back?
There is no guaranteed return of capital in EB-5. Any repayment strategy, security, collateral, or potential exit must be evaluated through the current offering documents, project performance assumptions, and independent professional advice; it should never be presented as a promise.
How much does an EB-5 visa cost in total?
The statutory investment amount is not the whole budget. Government filing fees, immigration counsel, tax planning, document translation, project administrative fees, and other costs can vary. Review current USCIS fees, adviser fees, and the applicable offering documents rather than relying on a single quoted total.
How long does the EB-5 process take?
There is no universal EB-5 processing timeline. The path can involve project preparation, petition adjudication, current visa availability, adjustment of status or consular processing, and the later I-829 stage. USCIS processing information and the Visa Bulletin should be checked at the time of planning. USCIS process overview
What is the EB-5 Visa Bulletin?
The Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly to show immigrant-visa availability, including Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing. A category can change from month to month, and USCIS also publishes which chart adjustment applicants may use for that month. Current Visa Bulletin
Is EB-5 available for investors from India or China?
Availability depends on the relevant chargeability area, category, priority date, and the current monthly Visa Bulletin. Do not rely on an old article or generalized “current” statement; check the present bulletin and discuss the individual situation with immigration counsel. Check the current Visa Bulletin
Can H-1B visa holders pursue EB-5?
H-1B holders may explore EB-5, but eligibility, status maintenance, travel, dependents, source-of-funds evidence, and filing strategy are individual legal questions. If an immigrant visa is immediately available and other conditions are met, USCIS states that adjustment of status may be filed with, while, or after an I-526 or I-526E petition is pending. USCIS concurrent-filing process
What is concurrent filing for EB-5?
Concurrent filing generally refers to filing Form I-485 before the underlying immigrant petition is approved. USCIS states that applicants may file I-485 with, while, or after I-526/I-526E is pending when an immigrant visa is immediately available and they meet the applicable adjustment-of-status requirements. USCIS concurrent-filing guidance
What is conditional permanent residence under EB-5?
After approval of adjustment of status or admission with an EB-5 immigrant visa, USCIS grants conditional permanent residence to the investor and eligible derivative family members for two years. The investor must later file Form I-829 to request removal of conditions. USCIS EB-5 process
What is Form I-829?
Form I-829 is the petition used to request removal of conditions on permanent resident status. USCIS says it must be filed during the 90-day period immediately before the second anniversary of adjustment or admission as a conditional permanent resident. USCIS I-829 process
What documents should I review before choosing an EB-5 project?
Start with the current offering memorandum, subscription and operating agreements, business plan, job-creation analysis, budget, loan and security documents, relevant reports, and disclosures about fees, affiliates, and conflicts. A meaningful review also tests whether material marketing claims are supported by the underlying documents.
How do I find a reputable EB-5 regional center?
Confirm the regional center’s current USCIS designation, then conduct independent review of the specific offering, project documents, sponsor experience, conflicts, capital structure, job analysis, and disclosures. USCIS designation alone does not evaluate the quality or suitability of any investment. USCIS regional-center information
What are the best EB-5 investment opportunities?
There is no single “best” EB-5 project for every investor. A responsible comparison considers immigration eligibility, Visa Bulletin implications, job-creation methodology, capital stack, repayment assumptions, project economics, sponsor incentives, risk tolerance, and current offering terms. This due-diligence guide is a starting point for that review—not a recommendation.
What EB-5 fraud warning signs should I know?
SEC and USCIS investor guidance identifies promised visas or green cards, guaranteed investment returns, claims of no risk, unregistered or unlicensed sellers, unclear conflicts, and inconsistent information as important warning signs. Request written documents and seek independent verification before making a decision. Read the SEC/USCIS investor alert
Is the EB-5 Regional Center Program ending?
USCIS states that immigrant visas are authorized under the current Regional Center Program through September 30, 2027. Legislative and administrative developments can change, so confirm current law and obtain legal advice before making a decision based on program-authority timing. USCIS program authorization information
Key sources: USCIS EB-5 Program · USCIS Policy Manual · U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin · SEC/USCIS Investor Alert
This FAQ is educational only. It does not provide legal, tax, investment, or securities advice; it is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. EB-5 eligibility and investment suitability are individual questions that require current official information, applicable offering documents, and qualified independent advice.
Important disclosure
Educational information—not an offer or advice.
This material is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, investment, financial, or securities advice, and it is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. EB-5 eligibility, visa availability, project suitability, and investment outcomes depend on individual circumstances, current law, and the terms of applicable offering documents. Prospective investors should consult qualified immigration, tax, securities, and financial professionals and review current offering documents before making a decision.
EB-5 Investor Education
Evaluate the Project.
Understand the Risk.
A practical EB-5 due-diligence guide for investors who want to ask better questions about the project, capital structure, job creation, and immigration process before making a decision.
The investor’s responsibility
An EB-5 decision is not one question.
EB-5 connects an immigration process to an at-risk investment. The most useful diligence separates the questions: eligibility, visa availability, investment structure, and project execution. A strong answer in one area does not eliminate the need to examine the others.
USCIS explains that designation of a regional center does not endorse the regional center’s activities, guarantee compliance with U.S. securities laws, or minimize or eliminate risk to an investor.
Source: USCIS — Approved EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Centers
A four-part review
The questions that deserve their own answer.
Eligibility
Review petition evidence, lawful source and path of funds, and the personal facts that should be discussed with immigration counsel.
Timing
Follow the current Visa Bulletin and the processing route that may apply. A category’s status can change.
Structure
Understand how the offering is organized, the material risks, repayment assumptions, fees, and investor rights.
Project
Assess the business plan, job-creation methodology, financing, permits, market assumptions, and sponsor accountability.
Read the underlying record
The documents matter more than the summary.
Marketing material can introduce an opportunity, but it does not replace the current documents that explain the investment, its terms, its risks, the project’s assumptions, and material relationships. Request information in writing and take the time to understand it.
The SEC and USCIS joint investor alert advises prospective investors to examine the offering memorandum or private placement memorandum carefully, ask follow-up questions, and seek independent verification of material claims.
Source: SEC/USCIS Investor Alert — Investment Scams Exploit Immigrant Investor Program
EB-5 due-diligence checklist
Questions to bring to a professional review.
No checklist can determine project suitability or immigration eligibility. It can help make your review more focused, better documented, and more transparent.
What establishes eligibility?
- What is the current project filing or approval status, and what does that status mean?
- What evidence will support the investor’s I-526E petition?
- Which source-of-funds and path-of-funds records should the investor discuss with immigration counsel?
- How can the current Visa Bulletin affect planning?
What supports the requirement?
- What job-creation methodology is used, and which assumptions drive it?
- How many jobs are projected and how many jobs are required for associated investors?
- Which construction, spending, revenue, or operating assumptions are material?
- What evidence is expected to support the I-829 stage?
How does the structure work?
- Where does EB-5 capital sit in the capital stack?
- What collateral, guarantees, covenants, or limitations are actually described in the documents?
- What is the stated repayment strategy, and what assumptions must hold for it to work?
- What fees, expenses, distributions, transfer limits, and further-deployment terms are disclosed?
Who is accountable?
- Who controls the regional center, new commercial enterprise, and job-creating entity?
- What experience, prior projects, litigation, defaults, or material disclosures should be reviewed?
- What equity has the developer or sponsor contributed, if any?
- Are compensation arrangements, related-party transactions, and potential conflicts disclosed clearly?
Rural EB-5 context
A rural designation is a category—not a conclusion.
USCIS states that qualifying rural investments have a 20% annual visa set-aside and that rural petitions receive statutory priority processing. Those program features are important context, but they are not a substitute for reviewing the business plan, job-creation analysis, capital structure, and personal immigration circumstances.
Current visa availability and agency workflow can change. Always check the Department of State’s current Visa Bulletin and USCIS guidance before relying on a general statement about timing or availability.
Sources: USCIS — About the EB-5 Visa Classification · U.S. Department of State — Visa Bulletin
Evaluate claims critically
The most important words may be the ones that should never be promised.
EB-5 capital must be at risk. A regional-center designation, project filing, or marketing statement does not guarantee an immigration outcome, a specific processing time, an investment return, or repayment of capital.
Be cautious of any claim that a green card, visa, approval, or specific timing is guaranteed.
Be skeptical of “risk-free” language, a guaranteed return, or a promise that capital will be returned.
Pause when documents are unavailable, material claims cannot be verified, or independent advice is discouraged.
Source: SEC/USCIS Investor Alert — Investment Scams Exploit Immigrant Investor Program
Official resources
Start with sources that explain the rules.
These official resources are a reliable starting point for understanding program rules and investor-protection guidance. They do not replace independent professional advice or the current documents for a specific offering.
EB-5 FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About EB-5 Investments, Visas, and Regional Centers
These answers address the questions prospective investors most often research before beginning EB-5 due diligence. Program rules, Visa Bulletin categories, government fees, and offering terms can change, so confirm time-sensitive issues with current official sources and qualified advisers.
What is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
EB-5 is an employment-based immigrant category administered by USCIS. In general, an investor makes the required investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates qualifying jobs; an eligible spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be included as derivative family members. USCIS program overview
How much is the minimum EB-5 investment in 2026?
For petitions filed on or after March 15, 2022, USCIS lists a $1,050,000 standard minimum and an $800,000 minimum for qualifying targeted employment area or infrastructure investments. USCIS states that its first inflation-based adjustment under current law is effective for petitions filed on or after January 1, 2027, so investors should verify the amount applicable at filing. USCIS investment requirements
What is a Targeted Employment Area, or TEA?
A TEA can be a qualifying rural area or a high-unemployment area as defined under the EB-5 rules. TEA status can affect the required minimum investment amount, but the relevant project documentation and current law—not a general location label—should be reviewed for a specific offering.
What is the difference between rural EB-5 and high-unemployment EB-5?
Both can qualify for the reduced investment amount when the requirements are met, but they are distinct categories. The Reform and Integrity Act reserves 20% of annual EB-5 visas for qualifying rural investments and 10% for qualifying high-unemployment-area investments; it also reserves 2% for infrastructure projects. USCIS set-aside guidance
Does a rural EB-5 project guarantee faster processing?
No. USCIS is required to prioritize rural petitions and describes a rural-first queue in its current inventory-management framework, but priority processing is not a guaranteed adjudication time, visa outcome, or green card. Actual timing can vary with agency workflow, petition facts, and visa availability. USCIS EB-5 questions and answers
How many jobs must an EB-5 investment create?
Each EB-5 investor generally must be associated with at least 10 qualifying full-time jobs. USCIS defines full time as a position requiring at least 35 working hours per week; regional-center investments may count direct and indirect jobs under the applicable rules. USCIS job-creation requirements
What is an EB-5 regional center?
A regional center is an organization designated by USCIS based on a proposal to promote economic growth. Regional-center investors may use the job-counting rules applicable to that program, but a regional-center designation is not an endorsement of the regional center or its investments. USCIS regional-center list and disclosure
Does USCIS approval mean an EB-5 investment is safe?
No. USCIS specifically states that regional-center designation does not endorse a regional center’s activities, guarantee securities-law compliance, or minimize or eliminate investor risk. Investment and immigration risks should be reviewed independently. Read the USCIS disclosure
What is the difference between Form I-526 and Form I-526E?
Form I-526 is the immigrant petition for a standalone EB-5 investor. Form I-526E is the petition used by an investor in a regional-center project. The right form depends on the investment structure and should be confirmed with immigration counsel. USCIS EB-5 process
What is Form I-956F, and why does it matter?
Form I-956F is the regional-center project application for approval of an investment in a commercial enterprise. USCIS states that the application must be filed before associated I-526E petitions and that it makes an official I-956F decision before associated I-526E petitions; an I-956F status does not independently guarantee an individual investor’s petition outcome. USCIS I-956F guidance
What is lawful source of funds in EB-5?
USCIS requires an investor to establish legal ownership of the capital and that it was obtained through lawful means. The investor also needs to document the path of funds; the evidence needed depends on the individual facts and should be planned with qualified immigration counsel. USCIS Policy Manual
Can a gift or loan be used for an EB-5 investment?
USCIS policy permits gifts and loans in specified circumstances, but each requires documentation of the lawful source and the movement of funds. A loan used as EB-5 capital has specific collateral and personal-liability requirements, so it should be reviewed carefully with counsel. USCIS source-of-funds policy
What does “capital at risk” mean for EB-5?
For a qualifying investment, capital must be placed at risk for the purpose of generating a return, with a risk of loss and a chance for gain. A guaranteed return or a contractual right to repayment can conflict with the EB-5 capital requirements. USCIS capital-at-risk policy
Can an EB-5 investor get their money back?
There is no guaranteed return of capital in EB-5. Any repayment strategy, security, collateral, or potential exit must be evaluated through the current offering documents, project performance assumptions, and independent professional advice; it should never be presented as a promise.
How much does an EB-5 visa cost in total?
The statutory investment amount is not the whole budget. Government filing fees, immigration counsel, tax planning, document translation, project administrative fees, and other costs can vary. Review current USCIS fees, adviser fees, and the applicable offering documents rather than relying on a single quoted total.
How long does the EB-5 process take?
There is no universal EB-5 processing timeline. The path can involve project preparation, petition adjudication, current visa availability, adjustment of status or consular processing, and the later I-829 stage. USCIS processing information and the Visa Bulletin should be checked at the time of planning. USCIS process overview
What is the EB-5 Visa Bulletin?
The Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin monthly to show immigrant-visa availability, including Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing. A category can change from month to month, and USCIS also publishes which chart adjustment applicants may use for that month. Current Visa Bulletin
Is EB-5 available for investors from India or China?
Availability depends on the relevant chargeability area, category, priority date, and the current monthly Visa Bulletin. Do not rely on an old article or generalized “current” statement; check the present bulletin and discuss the individual situation with immigration counsel. Check the current Visa Bulletin
Can H-1B visa holders pursue EB-5?
H-1B holders may explore EB-5, but eligibility, status maintenance, travel, dependents, source-of-funds evidence, and filing strategy are individual legal questions. If an immigrant visa is immediately available and other conditions are met, USCIS states that adjustment of status may be filed with, while, or after an I-526 or I-526E petition is pending. USCIS concurrent-filing process
What is concurrent filing for EB-5?
Concurrent filing generally refers to filing Form I-485 before the underlying immigrant petition is approved. USCIS states that applicants may file I-485 with, while, or after I-526/I-526E is pending when an immigrant visa is immediately available and they meet the applicable adjustment-of-status requirements. USCIS concurrent-filing guidance
What is conditional permanent residence under EB-5?
After approval of adjustment of status or admission with an EB-5 immigrant visa, USCIS grants conditional permanent residence to the investor and eligible derivative family members for two years. The investor must later file Form I-829 to request removal of conditions. USCIS EB-5 process
What is Form I-829?
Form I-829 is the petition used to request removal of conditions on permanent resident status. USCIS says it must be filed during the 90-day period immediately before the second anniversary of adjustment or admission as a conditional permanent resident. USCIS I-829 process
What documents should I review before choosing an EB-5 project?
Start with the current offering memorandum, subscription and operating agreements, business plan, job-creation analysis, budget, loan and security documents, relevant reports, and disclosures about fees, affiliates, and conflicts. A meaningful review also tests whether material marketing claims are supported by the underlying documents.
How do I find a reputable EB-5 regional center?
Confirm the regional center’s current USCIS designation, then conduct independent review of the specific offering, project documents, sponsor experience, conflicts, capital structure, job analysis, and disclosures. USCIS designation alone does not evaluate the quality or suitability of any investment. USCIS regional-center information
What are the best EB-5 investment opportunities?
There is no single “best” EB-5 project for every investor. A responsible comparison considers immigration eligibility, Visa Bulletin implications, job-creation methodology, capital stack, repayment assumptions, project economics, sponsor incentives, risk tolerance, and current offering terms. This due-diligence guide is a starting point for that review—not a recommendation.
What EB-5 fraud warning signs should I know?
SEC and USCIS investor guidance identifies promised visas or green cards, guaranteed investment returns, claims of no risk, unregistered or unlicensed sellers, unclear conflicts, and inconsistent information as important warning signs. Request written documents and seek independent verification before making a decision. Read the SEC/USCIS investor alert
Is the EB-5 Regional Center Program ending?
USCIS states that immigrant visas are authorized under the current Regional Center Program through September 30, 2027. Legislative and administrative developments can change, so confirm current law and obtain legal advice before making a decision based on program-authority timing. USCIS program authorization information
Key sources: USCIS EB-5 Program · USCIS Policy Manual · U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin · SEC/USCIS Investor Alert
This FAQ is educational only. It does not provide legal, tax, investment, or securities advice; it is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. EB-5 eligibility and investment suitability are individual questions that require current official information, applicable offering documents, and qualified independent advice.
A more informed conversation
Bring better questions to your EB-5 consultation.
Paragon can help prospective investors navigate its educational resources and current project information. Personal immigration, tax, securities, and investment decisions should be made with appropriate independent advisers.
Important disclosure
Educational information—not an offer or advice.
This material is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, investment, financial, or securities advice, and it is not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. EB-5 eligibility, visa availability, project suitability, and investment outcomes depend on individual circumstances, current law, and the terms of applicable offering documents. Prospective investors should consult qualified immigration, tax, securities, and financial professionals and review current offering documents before making a decision.