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USCIS issues new guidance regarding deployment of capital for EB-5 visas

  1. Original Date Announced

    July 24, 2020

    USCIS issues new guidance in its manual explaining the deployment of capital requirement for EB-5 visas. This guidance builds on a June 14, 2017 Policy Manual update to clarify the requirements for deployment of capital. [ID #1027]

    USCIS policy alert re deployment of capital requirement for EB-5
  2. Effective Date

    July 24, 2020
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • March 2, 2021

      Civitas Massachusetts et al. v. Mayorkas_Complaint

      On March 2, 2021, a number of businesses that work with foreign investors seeking visas through the EB-5 program sued the federal government in D.C. federal court to block this policy. The plaintiffs allege that the policy is unlawful, arbitrary & capricious, and should have gone through notice and comment. The case is Civitas Massachusetts et al. v. Mayorkas, No. 21-cv-10344 (D.D.C. March 2, 2021).


      **Litigation is listed for informational purposes and is not comprehensive. For the current status of legal challenges, check other sources.**

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Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Agencies Affected: USCIS

Pre Trump-Era Policies

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