PDF24 pagesMarch 27, 2026
EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline Guide (Archived Pre-Deadline Edition)
Archived edition written before the September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline passed. Some of its planning advice no longer applies, and grandfathering protects against program lapse only; it does not fix investment amounts. For current information see the Grandfathering Deadline page.
Table of Contents
PDF · 24 pages
- 1What Is Grandfathering and Why It Matters
- 2Key Dates: September 30, 2026 and Beyond
- 3Who Qualifies for Grandfathering Protection
- 4Filing Strategies to Maximize Protection
- 5Investment Amount Implications
- 6Frequently Asked Questions
What You'll Learn
- The exact grandfathering eligibility requirements under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act
- How the grandfathering cutoff related to program lapse protection (archived edition)
- Step by step timeline for preparing and submitting your I-526E petition
- What happens to pending petitions if the program authorization expires
- Pre-deadline planning considerations (archived edition)
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Topics Covered
- Grandfathering eligibility criteria
- Filing deadlines and timeline
- Investment amount context (archived)
- Risk mitigation for late filers
- Regional center vs. direct investment considerations