Jill Jones, general counsel of Institutional Client Services USA for JTC Group. Courtesy photoEB-5 Rebounds After a Rocky Year: Challenges of 2024 Lay Groundwork for a Booming 2025
Lawsuits, regulatory shifts and operational hurdles were some of the challenges that the EB-5 investor visa program faced in 2024. However, those obstacles have set the stage for a revitalized industry. With record-breaking investments, unprecedented visa availability, and a pipeline of new projects, EB-5 is poised for its strongest year yet in 2025.
January 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Lawsuits, regulatory shifts and operational hurdles were some of the challenges that the EB-5 investor visa program faced in 2024. However, those obstacles have set the stage for a revitalized industry. With record-breaking investments, unprecedented visa availability, and a pipeline of new projects, EB-5 is poised for its strongest year yet in 2025.
A Difficult Year, But Necessary Growing Pains
The past year has been anything but smooth for the EB-5 program. Legal disputes over filing fees, evolving guidance from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and visa issuance caps created a climate of uncertainty. Regional centers grappled with new compliance measures introduced by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), while investors worked to understand how the changes would impact their ability to secure visas.
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