EB-5 Green Card Update: Nov 30 Fees, Backlogs and Timing.

Описание: The September 30 deadline has passed, but the EB-5 calendar is still full. Alex Loveless of Veras Capital sits down with EB-5 broker Andrew Wall, who has spent almost 15 years in the industry, to talk through what investors should plan for next.

In this conversation:
• What changed after the September 30 grandfathering deadline, and the filing rush Andrew expects around the end of November
• Why source of funds takes longer than most applicants think (Andrew's rule of thumb: budget six to eight weeks)
• The November 30 USCIS filing fee increase, and the investment-level change discussed for January
• The "phantom backlog": why set-aside categories that are current today are expected to back up, especially for applicants born in China and India
• Options for applicants already in the US (adjustment of status, work permit and travel permit) versus applicants abroad facing the consular processing pause
• Where reauthorization stands (the program is authorized through September 30, 2027) and why support is bipartisan
• Why some investors work with a broker, and what to ask beyond the pitch deck
• Energy and other alternative assets in EB-5

Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Andrew Wall's background
01:04 After the September 30 deadline
04:49 How long source of funds really takes
06:29 November 30: USCIS filing fees increase
07:46 The January investment-level increase
09:34 The "phantom backlog" for China and India
10:54 Applicants in the US: EAD, travel permit and status
13:22 Consular processing: wait or start now?
15:02 Reauthorization outlook
16:57 Bipartisan support and rural EB-5
19:45 Why work with an EB-5 broker
24:07 Energy and alternative assets
27:03 Wrap-up

Fee note: USCIS filing fee for the EB-5 investor petition is $3,675 today and $7,850 for petitions postmarked on or after November 30, 2026 (see the on-screen correction). Check uscis.gov for current fees before you file.

Questions about EB-5 investment and residency? Visit https://verascap.com

For educational purposes only. Not legal, tax or investment advice, and not an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Consult a qualified attorney before acting.

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