EB-5 Policy and Legal Reference
Primary legal authorities, legislative history, and precedent decisions that govern the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Every citation links to the original government source. This section is designed as a permanent reference for attorneys, researchers, and policymakers.
8 reference pages · All content is public · Government sources only
Reform and Integrity Act: Section by Section
Comprehensive analysis of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, covering every major provision, its practical impact on investors and regional centers, and how it changed the program.
Source: Public Law 117-103, Division BB
EB-5 Legislative History
The complete legislative timeline of the EB-5 program from its creation in 1990 through the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, including every reauthorization, sunset, and major policy shift.
Source: Congressional Record; Public Law texts
Key Court Cases and Precedent Decisions
Landmark court cases and USCIS Administrative Appeals Office decisions that have shaped EB-5 law, organized by topic with practical implications for current applicants.
Source: Federal courts; USCIS AAO
AAO Administrative Appeals Office Decisions
USCIS Administrative Appeals Office precedent and non-precedent decisions for EB-5 cases, including common denial grounds, appeal statistics, and practical guidance for investors and attorneys.
Source: USCIS AAO Practice Manual; AAO Decisions
USCIS Policy Manual: EB-5 Updates
Tracking updates to the USCIS Policy Manual affecting the EB-5 program, including Volume 6 Part G changes on TEA designation, source of funds, concurrent filing, and regional center compliance.
Source: USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 6, Part G
Federal Register: EB-5 Regulatory Notices
Federal Register notices, proposed rules, and final rules affecting the EB-5 program, including fee schedule changes, TEA standards, and program integrity requirements.
Source: Federal Register (federalregister.gov)
Program Integrity Measures
Overview of EB-5 program integrity measures established by the Reform and Integrity Act: the Integrity Fund, regional center compliance requirements, fund administration standards, and USCIS enforcement actions.
Source: EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, §§ 104-105
State TEA Designation Authorities
How Targeted Employment Area designation authority shifted from state governors to DHS under the RIA, and the current framework for rural and high unemployment TEA qualification.
Source: EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, § 108; USCIS TEA Tool
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Last updated: April 2026
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