United States: Investment Immigration

Over the past two weeks, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has transferred a large volume of pending EB-5-based Form I-485 adjustment of status applications from the California Service Center (CSC) to the Texas Service Center (TSC). Immediately following transfer, some applicants are receiving Requests for Evidence (RFEs) seeking Form I-693 medical examinations and providing 30 days to respond.

The September 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals critical changes for EB-5 investors, particularly those from India, as unreserved visa numbers become unavailable for the remainder of FY2026. While set-aside categories remain current across all countries, the bulletin warns of potential further retrogression and highlights the importance of understanding how country of chargeability and investment category selection impact visa availability and processing timelines.

ABD Dışişleri Bakanlığı dünya çapındaki göçmen vizesi görüşmelerini geçici olarak durdurdu. Konsolosluk görevlileri, başvuru sahiplerinin ABD'de kamu yardımlarına bağımlı hale gelme ihtimalini değerlendirmek için yeni bir eğitim programından geçiyor. Bu değişiklik, göçmen vizesi başvuru sahiplerini nasıl etkiliyor ve kamuya yük olma kural...

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) final rule eliminating “duration of status” (D/S) for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors takes effect on Sept. 15, 2026. The rule will change how certain categories of nonimmigrants maintain lawful status in the United States.

May 2026, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum signaling a shift in how employment-based permanent residence cases may be processed. The memorandum encourages adjudicators to deny adjustment of status (Form I-485) applications rather than issue requests for evidence (RFEs) in appropriate cases, with the expectation that many applicants could instead pursue immigrant visa processing abroad through U.S. consulates.

As the September 30 grandfathering deadline approaches for the EB-5 regional center program, investors face critical decisions about filing their I-526E petitions to secure protection under current program rules. What protections does this deadline actually provide, and what recent Administrative Appeals Office decisions mean for investors considering partial investment strategies? Immigration attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky examine these urgent questions while analyzing USCIS's newly release

In today's globalized economy, entrepreneurs and tech workers are increasingly seeking new opportunities to expand their businesses and careers in North America.

Klasko Immigration Law Partners LLP attorneys are particularly skilled investment immigration lawyers, and are committed to the success of entrepreneurial clients who wish to live and pursue their unique work in the United States.

The United States has introduced a new immigration pathway aimed at attracting ultra-high-net-worth individuals: the Gold Card Program, created by Executive Order 14351 in September 2025.