House Panel to Examine Education Freedom Tax Credit Involving Scholarship-Granting Organizations and Federal Tax Credit
The federal Education Freedom Tax Credit is scheduled to start January 1, 2027, and 31 states had opted in by October 2026. Donations to approved...
Top questions about EB-5 Green Card
Answers from VisaVerge guidesHow has EB-5 visa issuance changed recently according to July 2025 updates?
EB-5 visa issuance surged by 90% in Q1 FY2025, causing retrogressions for China and India applicants. This means longer waits for these countries as the priority dates have moved backward by more than two years.
Read: 10 Essential Facts About the Consular Processing Immigration RouteWhat changes did USCIS make in 2026 regarding EB-5 visa applications?
USCIS prioritized integrity and faster processing for all EB-5 visa applications, with enhanced screening and vetting of aliens.
Read: EB-5 Choice Expands EB-5 Regional Centers to Support Green Card AccessIs there any change in EB-5 investment requirements or timelines as of 2025?
There have been no major legislative changes to EB-5 in 2024 or 2025, and the RIA 2022 remains law with set-asides and next investment increase scheduled for January 2027.
Read: Why Indian Professionals Turn to EB-5: Path to a Green CardHow has the EB-5 investor category advanced for Indian nationals as of August 2025?
The EB-5 investor category has advanced by about six months, moving from May 1, 2019, to November 15, 2019, as of August 2025.
Read: Indian EB-3 Visa Progress Sparks Renewed US Green Card HopesWhat are some of the policy changes that have made EB-5 more attractive in 2025?
The 2022 Reform and Integrity Act created distinct visa set-asides for rural, high-unemployment, and infrastructure projects, allowing qualifying investors to avoid long backlogs.
Read: EB-5 Remains the Fastest Path to U.S. Green Card in 2025
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Rep. Laura Friedman Bill Offers 20% Federal Film and Television Tax Credit
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Panama Raises Qualified Investor Visa Minimum to US$500,000 with US$300,000 Carve-Out
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Public-Charge Review Expands for Form I-485 as Means-Tested Public Benefit Rules Tighten
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Tax Liens Withdrawn After Greenbrier Refinancing with Kennedy Lewis
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Staten Island Charter School Gets E-2 Backing from Foreign Investors
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Michael Moore of Las Vegas Sentenced to 5 Years for $3.5M IRS Fraud
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Richland Man Sentenced for Selling Fake Green Cards and Social Security Cards
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