Bay Area EB-5 Seminar: Grandfathering, Source of Funds & Investment Strategy

About this event

Golden Gate Global hosted a free in-person EB-5 seminar in San Francisco for prospective investors and their families. With the September 30, 2026 EB-5 grandfathering deadline approaching, attendees learned how to prepare a strong EB-5 petition and make informed immigration and investment decisions.

Speakers

• Steven Kay — Founder & Co-CEO, Golden Gate Global
• Abhinav Lohia — Chief Revenue Officer, Golden Gate Global
• Brandon Meyer — Managing Partner, Meyer Law Group

What attendees learned

• Grandfathering and filing strategy, including why timing matters ahead of the September 30, 2026 deadline.
• Source-of-funds documentation, practical preparation steps, and common challenges that can affect a petition.
• EB-5 project evaluation, including considerations for rural and high-unemployment-area projects.
• Current EB-5 developments, visa availability, proposed rule changes, and adjudication trends.
• A live Q&A with the speakers.