EB-5 Key Dates and Deadlines
Data current as of · Source: RIA (Pub. L. 117-103), DOS, USCIS
The most critical EB-5 date is September 30, 2026: the grandfathering deadline. Petitions filed before this date lock in the current investment minimums ($800,000 TEA, $1,050,000 standard) regardless of future CPI adjustments. After this date, investment amounts will increase. The EB-5 Regional Center program authorization expires on September 30, 2027; if Congress does not reauthorize it, no new regional center petitions can be filed after that date. The next CPI based investment minimum adjustment is projected for January 1, 2027. Monthly visa bulletins are published around the 8th to 15th of each month.
Critical Dates
| Event | Date | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfathering Deadline | September 30, 2026 | Locks in current investment minimums for timely filers |
| Projected CPI Adjustment | January 1, 2027 | TEA minimum rises to approximately $900,000 |
| RC Program Expiration | September 30, 2027 | Regional center authorization sunset |
| Monthly Visa Bulletin | ~8th to 15th of each month | DOS publication; determines visa number availability |
For full grandfathering analysis, see the Grandfathering Deadline Guide. For investment projections, see the Threshold Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on September 30, 2026?
The EB-5 grandfathering provision expires. Petitions filed before this date lock in the current investment minimums ($800,000 for TEA projects, $1,050,000 for non TEA projects) regardless of future CPI based adjustments. After this date, investors must meet whatever investment minimum is in effect when they file.
When does the EB-5 Regional Center program expire?
The Regional Center program is authorized through September 30, 2027. If Congress does not reauthorize the program before that date, USCIS cannot accept new regional center petitions. Direct investment EB-5 would continue as it is authorized by permanent statute.
When will EB-5 investment amounts increase?
The next CPI based adjustment is projected for January 1, 2027. Based on CPI-U trends, the TEA minimum is expected to increase from $800,000 to approximately $900,000, and the non TEA minimum from $1,050,000 to approximately $1,150,000.
When is the visa bulletin published each month?
The Department of State typically publishes the monthly visa bulletin between the 8th and 15th of each month, covering the following month. EB5Status publishes analysis within 48 hours of each bulletin release.
Can the grandfathering deadline be extended?
Only by an act of Congress. The September 30, 2026 date is set by statute in the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. There is no administrative mechanism for USCIS to extend it. No legislation proposing an extension has been introduced as of April 2026.
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