Will EB-5 Demand Drop After September 2026? Two Industry Views | EB5Status

Editorial disclosure This article is editorial analysis. EB5Status presents two competing industry perspectives without endorsing either position. All forward looking statements about investor demand, filing volumes, and Congressional action are assessments, not predictions grounded in official data. Claims sourced from industry practitioners and advocacy organizations carry the Orange trust tier and should be treated accordingly. Where this article cites official government data (filing volumes, statutory deadlines, historical patterns), those claims carry the Blue or Gray trust tier and are labeled. ## The question September 30, 2026, is the grandfathering deadline under Section 104 of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act. After that date, new petitioners lose the specific protections that lock in their investment amount, program framework, and visa classification. The EB-5 Regional Center program itself remains authorized until September 30, 2027. Investors can still file during the intervening twelve months. But without grandfathering, they file under increased legal...#