EB-5 Visa for U.S.-Based Investors in 2026: Concurrent Filing, Adjustment of Status, New Proposed Rules, and Processing Trends

For investors hoping to file before the September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline, now is the time to begin preparing. Compiling the documentation for an I-526E petition can take 4-8 weeks, particularly when documenting the lawful source and path of investment funds.

This webinar is a practical starting point for U.S.-based investors considering EB-5, including people currently living in the United States on H-1B, F-1, L-1, E-2, O-1, and other nonimmigrant visas. The panel explains why 2026 is a pivotal year for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and provides practical guidance on filing strategy, visa availability, proposed rules, adjudication trends, and project evaluation.

What You Will Learn

The webinar covers the following topics:

• Concurrent filing and adjustment of status, including eligibility requirements and the distinction between being eligible to file and being eligible for final approval.
• Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) and Advance Parole, including their benefits and important cautions for applicants.
• How immigrant intent can affect applicants currently in H-1B, F-1, L-1, E-2, O-1, and other nonimmigrant visa categories.
• Reserved and unreserved EB-5 visa categories, how to read the Visa Bulletin, and the difference between Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates.
• Potential retrogression for investors from high-demand countries and how visa availability can affect filing strategy.
• The 2026 EB-5 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and the scheduled increase in minimum investment amounts beginning in January 2027.
• I-526E adjudication trends, source and path of funds requests for evidence, and the significance of I-956F approval.
• How to evaluate an EB-5 project, along with practical answers about processing times, loans, international travel, and source-of-funds concerns.

Speakers:

• Greg Bryant, Senior Director, Business Development, Asia, Golden Gate Global
• Rohit Turkhud, Immigration Attorney, Member, CSG Law
• Kevin Qi, Immigration Attorney, Partner, SMS Law Firm
• Yiting Hu, Senior Immigration Attorney, Foster LLP