EB-5 Changes Approaching September 30

About this event

Golden Gate Global hosted an in-person EB-5 seminar in Bellevue, Washington, focused on the EB-5 changes approaching the September 30 deadline.

Attendees joined the Golden Gate Global team for a practical discussion of the EB-5 investment immigration process, current project opportunities, and planning considerations for families evaluating the U.S. green card pathway.

Speakers covered the following topics:

EB-5 Program & 2026 Changes

• The new USCIS policy memo and what changed
• Basic EB-5 eligibility requirements
• The September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline and why timing matters
• Upcoming changes to EB-5 investment amounts
• Visa retrogression trends and planning considerations

Adjustment of Status & Immigration Strategy

• What the new USCIS AOS memo means in practice
• Whether concurrent filing remains available
• Adjustment of Status vs. consular processing
• H-1B to EB-5 transition strategies
• EAD and Advance Parole considerations
• Immigration planning for students and recent graduates

Planning for Families

• CSPA considerations for children approaching age 21
• Source of funds documentation planning

Evaluating EB-5 Opportunities

• Rural vs. HUA project categories and adjudication timelines
• How to evaluate project quality and immigration risk
• Common investor mistakes and how to avoid them

Speakers:

• Kamyar Amiri-Davani, Managing Director, Investor Relations, Golden Gate Global;
• Charlie Cai, Immigration Attorney, CAI Law Group;
• Kripa Upadhyay, Co-Chair, Immigration & Global Mobility Practice, Buchalter