EB-5 Filings Surged in 2025, but the Fine Print Tells a Murkier Story
Varvara Latyntseva
April 2, 2026
Regional Center filings surged 38% year-on-year; direct petitions remain marginal with a 58% denial rate.
Tag: usa
US Demands Access to EU Citizens’ Fingerprints and Political Data; Brussels Prepares to Comply
Ahmad Abbas
February 26, 2026
The EU built the world’s strictest privacy law. Now it’s negotiating how much personal data to give US border agents.
Nicki Minaj Obtains “Free of Charge” Gold Card
Moustafa Daly
January 29, 2026
After nearly 4 decades as a non-citizen, the Trinidad-born rapper says she’s now finalizing US citizenship paperwork after receiving a “free” Gold Card.
Tonga and Antigua Now Included in $15,000 US Visa Bond Program
Moustafa Daly
January 9, 2026
The US more than doubled its visa bond list from 15 to 38 countries. Starting January 21, tourists from Tonga, Antigua, and 23 others must post $15,000 to visit.
Americans Continue Exodus from High-Tax States, Sixth Year Running
Moustafa Daly
January 6, 2026
U-Haul data shows California and New York hemorrhaging residents to low-tax Texas and Florida. Attorney Mona Shah: “The exodus is real and significant.”
Over 30 Million Americans May Qualify for a Second Citizenship
Ahmad Abbas
January 1, 2026
EU citizenship sits unclaimed by millions of Americans. Mexican nationality goes unformalized by millions more.
5 Investment Migration Cliffhangers That Could Define 2026
Moustafa Daly
December 31, 2025
EU and US pressure mounts on Caribbean citizenship programs while new programs emerge in different corners of the globe.
St Vincent PM Confirms 2026 CBI Launch Amid Heightened US and EU Pressure
Moustafa Daly
December 28, 2025
The newly-elected PM says the program launch remains viable despite recent US visa suspensions for Antigua and Dominica, and the EU’s most serious CBI warning yet.
Antigua Secures Partial Relief From US Visa Restrictions, May Tighten CBI Requirements
Moustafa Daly
December 22, 2025
Washington agrees to honor existing visas, while Antigua considers a 90-day CBI residency requirement.
Antigua and Dominica PMs Respond to US Travel Ban
Ahmad Abbas
December 17, 2025
Antigua PM calls US travel ban an error, says program presents no risk whatsoever to security. Dominica seeks urgent clarity.
Leaked US Strategy Ponders Fracturing EU; Warns of “Civilizational Erasure”
Ahmad Abbas
December 12, 2025
Leaked NSS: “Make Europe Great Again” by pulling four nations from Brussels, creating forum with China, Russia.
Trump Opens $1M Gold Card Applications as Admin Proposes Social Media Checks for EU Tourists
Moustafa Daly
December 11, 2025
The synchronized announcements are no coincidence, says Rafael Cintron.
Moreno Bill Demands Americans Renounce Dual Citizenship or Forfeit Status
Ahmad Abbas
December 3, 2025
New Senate bill would force Americans with dual citizenship to choose one country within a year or lose US nationality.
McGregor Claims White House Negotiations Include 100 Gold Card Visas
Ahmad Abbas
October 1, 2025
Trump’s Gold Card costs $1M per person as a contribution. McGregor wants 100 for his entourage, along with a $100M payout.
What Does Trump’s Gold Card Executive Order Mean for US Immigration?
David Lesperance
September 23, 2025
David Lesperance explains whether executive orders are “law,” and analyzes the Gold Card and H-1B policy updates.
Chinese EB-5 Investors Allege $13.4 Million Fraud Tied to Northern Mariana Islands Project
Moustafa Daly
September 22, 2025
A group of Chinese investors says developers and agents duped them into funding a casino in a U.S. commonwealth that hasn’t broken ground since 2016.
Trump Launches Gold Card, Announces Corporate and Platinum Cards
Ahmad Abbas
September 20, 2025
Gold card goes live for $1m, corporate cards available for $2m, and non-resident $5m platinum cards coming soon.
Trump Administration May Deny Naturalization Over “Good Moral Character,” Reviewing 55M Visa Holders
Ahmad Abbas
August 25, 2025
Good moral character is now vital for naturalization. And 55M visa holders, including EB-5 investors, now face continuous review.
New EB-5 Ruling Eases Timelines for Post-RIA Investors
Moustafa Daly
August 14, 2025
A court has ruled that investors must keep capital at risk for only 2 years, reducing the sustainment timeline for backlogged countries.
Inside the Engine Room: How Regional Centers Really Operate in the EB-5 Industry
CHRISTINA TABACCO
June 29, 2025
What do EB-5 regional centers actually do? Christina Tabacco explains their role in structuring, compliance, and capital flow.