Judicial Order Partially Suspends the 2024 EB-5 Fee Increases

On November 12, 2025, a federal court in Colorado issued an order in the case Moody v. Noem that nullifies certain fee increases for the EB-5 program included in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2024 Fee Rule. According to the ruling, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 does not authorize DHS to […]
Trump Announces the “Gold Card”: A New Path to U.S. Residency for Investors

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new residency program for wealthy foreigners, known as the “gold card.” This mechanism will allow investors to obtain the right to live and work in the country, as well as a pathway to citizenship, in exchange for a $5 million investment. How Does the “Gold Card” Work? The […]
EB-3, EW, and EB-5 Visas: Annual Limit Reached Alert

The U.S. Department of State has announced that the annual limit for EB-3 (Employment-Based Third Preference), EW (Other Workers), and EB-5 (Employment-Based Fifth Preference) visas has been reached for the fiscal year 2024. What Does This Mean? You might also be interested in: “The U.S. Expands Online Access to Asylum Applications“ Why Is This Happening? […]