What Happens to EB-5 Investor Visas After Q3 2026 Program Deadline?
Key Takeaways September 30, 2026 marks a critical grandfathering deadline - EB-5 petitions filed before this date receive protection even if the Regional Center Program expires later Two separate sunset dates create different investment windows - the grandfathering protection ends September 30, 2026, while the Regional Center Program itself expires September 30, 2027 Investments made between September 2026 and 2027 face significant risk without congressional reauthorization Direct EB-5 investments remain permanently available as an alternative pathway unaffected by program sunsets Historical precedent from the 2021 program lapse demonstrates how thousands of investors can be left in limbo without proper planning The EB-5 Regional Center Program faces a complex two-phase sunset that will fundamentally reshape investment strategies for foreign nationals seeking U.S. permanent residency. Understanding these deadlines and their implications has become vital for investors planning thei...