EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline Planner (Retired)

Q: Why was this planner retired?

It estimated filing timelines against the September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline. That deadline has passed, so the question no longer applies.

Q: Can I still file EB-5?

Yes. The Regional Center Program is authorized through September 30, 2027, and direct EB-5 is permanent law. Petitions filed now have no grandfathering protection if the program lapses.

Q: What investment amount applies if I file now?

$800,000 (TEA) or $1,050,000 (standard) for petitions filed before January 1, 2027. The statute adjusts the amounts by CPI-U on that date; the adjusted amounts have not been announced.

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Grandfathering Deadline Planner (Retired)

The EB-5 grandfathering deadline was September 30, 2026, and it has passed. This planner estimated whether an investor could file before it, so it is no longer available.

What Applies Now

Regional center petitions filed on or before September 30, 2026 are protected if the Regional Center Program lapses. Petitions filed after it are not.
The Regional Center Program is authorized through September 30, 2027.
Investment minimums are $800,000 (TEA) and $1,050,000 (standard), adjusted by CPI-U on January 1, 2027; the adjusted amounts have not been announced.

To estimate a filing-to-green-card timeline, use the Timeline Calculator. For background, see the Grandfathering Deadline guide.

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Planning an EB-5 filing after the grandfathering deadline?

The September 30, 2026 deadline has passed, and petitions filed now have no protection if the Regional Center Program lapses after September 30, 2027. An EB-5 attorney can help you weigh that risk.

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