EB-5 Visa: Predictable Path to a U.S. Green Card

Overview

U.S. Investment Immigration Seminar. EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline

The EB-5 visa program has become an increasingly popular pathway for international students and professionals on F-1, H-1B, L-1, E-2, and other non-immigrant visas seeking U.S. permanent residency.

As the September 30, 2026 EB-5 grandfathering deadline approaches, many investors are reassessing their U.S. immigration strategy and evaluating how upcoming EB-5 changes may impact their plans.

Golden Gate Global, one of California’s leading EB-5 investment funds, hosted this in-person discussion on May 30, 2026, focused on key EB-5 developments for 2026–2027.

The panel featured experienced EB-5 professionals, including:

• Mr. Kamyar Amiri-Davani, Managing Director, Investor Relations, Golden Gate Global;
  
• Ms. Kristi Ngo, Senior Associate, BAL.
  

Topics covered:

• EB-5 Program & Timing Considerations
  
• Basic EB-5 requirements and investor eligibility
  
• The September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline
  
• Upcoming changes to EB-5 investment amounts
  
• Visa retrogression trends and timing considerations
  
• Immigration Strategy for Investors & Families
  
• H-1B to EB-5 transition strategies
  
• Concurrent filing, Adjustment of Status, EAD, and Advance Parole
  
• How to prepare your source-of-funds documentation
  
• CSPA considerations for families with children approaching age 21
  
• Writ of Mandamus (WOM) considerations and current trends
  
• Evaluating EB-5 Projects
  
• Rural vs. HUA project categories and adjudication timelines
  
• Partial funding strategies and related risks
  
• How to evaluate EB-5 project quality and immigration risk
  
• Live Q&A with EB-5 professionals and an immigration attorney
  

This event provided practical insights into the current EB-5 environment and an opportunity to connect directly with experienced immigration and EB-5 professionals.