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Original Date Announced
February 24, 2026Immigration practitioners report that USCIS is denying I-829s, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, by citing INA § 203(b)(5)(N). That provision authorizes denial of an EB-5-related petition or application if "the approval of such petition, application, or benefit is contrary to the national interest of the United States relating to threats to public safety or national security." The statutory provision was introduced by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) and the uptick in its use may cause retroactivity concerns for applicants "whose conduct, filings, or approvals materially predate the statute."
Trump 2.0 [ID #2226]
2026.02.24 Reported: "When 'National Security' Shows Up at the I-829 Stage: Strategy, Not Panic" - Edward RamosCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: ReportedTrump Administration Actions: Adjudication Change in PracticeSubject Matter: Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedAgencies Affected: USCISAssociated or Derivative Policies
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