EB-5 investors who file their petitions by September 30, 2026 receive grandfathering protection, meaning they can complete the process even if the EB-5 Regional Center Program is not renewed when it sunsets on September 30, 2027.
Time Is Running Out for Current EB-5 Benefits
There are only days left for you to take advantage of the EB-5 investor visa program with its current benefits. The filing deadline is September 30, 2026.
What Is the EB-5 Investor Visa Program?
The EB-5 Investor Visa Program allows individuals to obtain lawful permanent residency—a green card—by investing at least $800,000 into qualifying projects that stimulate the U.S. economy.
The EB-5 Regional Center Program was implemented in 1992, and since then, more than 100,000 individuals have obtained their Green Cards through this program.
The Regional Center Program Sunset and Grandfathering Protection
However, the EB-5 Regional Center Program is not permanent; it was last renewed in March 2022 and will sunset (or expire) on September 30th, 2027.
After that, Congress will need to vote again to extend the program or it will cease to exist.
The current EB-5 law states that investors who file their EB-5 petitions by September 30th, 2026, are afforded “grandfathering protection.”
That means they can complete the immigration process even if the Regional Center Program is not renewed.
Investors who file their petitions AFTER that date will not be eligible for grandfathering protection.
Upcoming EB-5 Deadlines
Here are the upcoming EB-5 statutory deadlines:
September 30, 2026: The Last Day to File with Grandfathering Protection
January 1, 2027: The Minimum Investment Dollar Amount Increases due to an Automatic Recalculation for Inflation
September 30, 2027: The EB-5 Regional Program Sunsets/Expires
If you believe this program might be right for you, act now.
About Me
I’m Joseph Bovino, U.S. immigration and business attorney based in the free state of Florida, serving clients worldwide and specializing in visas for entrepreneurs and investors, including the EB-5.
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