EB-5 News
December 22, 2023
Hotel developers face higher interest rates in 2024, look to EB-5 as a cheaper funding source
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Commentary
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How direct EB-5 investments help the U.S. economy (in ways that regional center investments do not)
Commentary
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Signature Bank, EB-5’s largest escrow agent, shuts down; government takes over and guarantees deposits
Fraud
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Former White House military aide and business partner sentenced 8.5 Years in prison for EB-5 fraud in New Orleans
Politics & Policy
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New data increases number of high-unemployment TEAs
Politics & Policy
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EB-5 to expire after June 30th – but bills still alive in Congress and reauthorization can still happen
Politics & Policy
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New USCIS policy may prevent EB-5 children from ‘aging out’
Commentary
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As interest rates rise, developers will turn to EB-5 and build rural projects near major cities
Politics & Policy
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New USCIS Q&A: All existing EB-5 regional centers have become decommissioned; new regional center designation now requires approval of new form I-956
Fraud
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Oakland businessman sentenced to 16 months in prison for EB-5 fraud with multiple projects
Fraud
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Unsealed records: Vermont State knew of rampant EB-5 fraud one year before stopping Jay Peak and other projects
Politics & Policy
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Questions and answers about post-RIA EB-5 forms
Politics & Policy
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‘Until further notice’ USCIS will not accept new EB-5 regional center I-526 petitions during lapse
Politics & Policy
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Who should be seen as an EB-5 ‘promoter’ and what are their requirements?
Global Markets
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Watch now: IIUSA EB-5 webinar on South Africa
Legal Drama
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Developers of Chicago tower project agree to pay $27.5 million to EB-5 investors
Legal Drama
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Judge certifies class in $100-million lawsuit against mega-developer Mastroianni
Politics & Policy
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What the RIA legislation requires of EB-5 promoters
Politics & Policy
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USCIS issues vital guidance: what it means for regional centers and investors
Politics & Policy
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EB-5 lawsuit settlement: previously approved regional centers back in business, new investors can file now
Legal Drama
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