Chatting with Charlie: EB-5 Investor Outlook | Feb 2026 Visa Bulletin PART 3 Limits & Retrogression

Описание: In this webinar (live streamed via Zoom on January 28, 2026), WR Partner Joey Barnett is joined by Charles Oppenheim, former Chief of the Visa Control Office at the U.S. Department of State, for an in-depth discussion of EB-5 visa availability, processing delays, and final action date expectations for FY2026 and beyond. Drawing on newly obtained data and real-world adjudication trends, they examine why EB-5 categories remain current despite significant filing volumes, and how underutilization of visa numbers may lead to future volatility.
Key topics include the impact of immigrant visa processing pauses, carryover and waterfall provisions under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, priority processing for rural projects, per-country caps, and the strategic opt-in/opt-out between reserved and unreserved categories. The conversation also addresses the outlook for Chinese and Indian investors, the lack of FIFO processing, risks of retrogression, and practical considerations for investors filing from within the United States. With transparency challenges and timelines still highly unpredictable, this webinar offers critical insight to help EB-5 investors plan strategically in 2026.

PART 1 | Overview & Trends:
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PART 2 | Visa Use, Dates & Backlogs:
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PART 3 | Country Limits & Retrogression:
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PART 4 | AOS, EADs & Filing Tips:
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