In recent weeks, a proposed bill in Iowa has drawn significant attention from Chinese international students and families planning long-term careers and residency pathways in the U.S. The legislation, known as HF 2513, would prohibit public universities in Iowa from entering into new employment agreements with certain H-1B visa holders from a list of designated countries. The bill has already passed the Iowa House of Representatives and has advanced through the Senate Labor C

Last week, the 2026 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum was successfully held in Washington D.C., bringing together leading professionals from across the EB-5 industry. As one of the industry’s premier annual events, the forum welcomed Regional Centers, immigration attorneys, developers, economists, and other EB-5 service providers to exchange insights on emerging market trends, policy developments, and the future direction of the EB-5 program. Upcoming Topics: ARCFE honored with the

Redeployment is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) concepts in the EB-5 investment process. For investors pursuing permanent residency through the EB-5 program, understanding how redeployment works is essential to managing expectations, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration requirements. What Is “Redeployment”? In the context of the EB-5 program, redeployment refers to the reinvestment of EB-5 capital into a new project or investment

On March 8 (ET), iCross Capital and its subsidiary ARCFE successfully hosted the 2026 iCross x ARCFE Chinese Lantern Festival at the Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport in Flushing, New York. Investors from New York and the surrounding areas gathered together in a warm and festive atmosphere to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival. During the gathering, they reflected on the current market and the projects' progress over the past year, while also looking ahead to future inves

Many families shared a common thought process when evaluating EB-5 projects: there are many options, many different claims, and the more you read, the less certain you feel. This is completely understandable. Assessing EB-5 project safety goes beyond reliance on marketing materials or recommendations from friends. At its core, it is a long-term investment commitment that spans across multiple economic cycles. The factors that truly determine risk are often hidden in the struc

Recently, a new bill introduced in Congress has once again brought the future of the H-1B visa program into the spotlight. The proposed legislation, titled the Ending Exploitative Imported Labor Exemption or EXILE Act, was introduced by Florida Republican Representative Greg Steube. The bill seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by gradually reducing the annual H1B visa cap each year until it reaches zero in 2027, effectively terminating the program. A Ren

After receiving the Conditional Green Card, many Applicants naturally turn their attention to settling into their new lives and planning for the future. However, from an immigration perspective, it’s important to be aware of the basics when managing permanent resident status. Typical life events including but not limited to international travel, tax filing, and moving may seem straightforward at first glance. Yet these factors are carefully reviewed during the I-829 petition

Investors in the EB-5 regional center program make a capital investment into a project by pooling their funds into a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE), which is overseen by a Regional Center. The NCE then deploys these funds to a Job Creating Entity (JCE), which is typically managed by the project developer and is responsible for carrying out the project and creating the required jobs. Here, the EB-5 capital is commonly structured as either equity or a loan. While obtaining a g

ARCFE Group 22 · Skyline 2, a boutique EB-5 condominium project located in Long Island City, New York, has successfully received official approval from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for its construction plan. As the project site is located near existing subway infrastructure, New York City regulations require MTA review and approval of the foundation and structural construction plan prior to the start of work to ensure safety and compliance. This review proc