EB-5 investors naturally focus on immigration eligibility, job creation, processing expectations, and the experience of the regional center. Those questions matter, but they do not fully explain what protects an investor’s capital at the project level. Two offerings may support the same immigration objective while placing EB-5 capital in very different positions. One may use a First-Lien Senior Secured Loan; another may invest through Preferred Equity or Common Equity. The di

For many EB-5 families, the two primary goals are clear: pursuing U.S. permanent residence and preserving the opportunity to recover their investment principal after the applicable immigration and investment requirements have been satisfied. That makes capital position important. Within the same real estate project, a First-Lien Senior Secured Loan generally offers the highest repayment priority and strongest collateral position in the capital stack. It does not eliminate inv

USCIS has reached the FY 2027 H-1B cap and confirmed that no second selection will be conducted. Here is what the weighted system and latest data mean for applicants.

Airbnb has purchased 281 Park Avenue South, a landmarked property in Manhattan’s Gramercy neighborhood, for $81.5 million. According to Commercial Observer, the acquisition is Airbnb’s first purchase of an office property in New York City. The company plans to use the building as one of its largest employee hubs outside San Francisco. The six-story property contains approximately 42,500 square feet and is located at the corner of Park Avenue South and East 22nd Street. The bu

JPMorgan Asset Management is seeking a buyer for its 49 percent interest in 605 Third Avenue, as Fisher Brothers prepares to bring a new minority investor into the Midtown Manhattan office tower. According to The Real Deal, the offering is targeting a property valuation of approximately $425 million. Fisher Brothers plans to maintain majority ownership and work with the new investor on a strategic repositioning of the property. No buyer or completed transaction has yet been a

On July 16, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule rescinding the 2022 Public Charge regulation. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on July 20 and will take effect on September 18, 2026. For many individuals pursuing permanent residence through employment-based immigration or family sponsorship, this change introduces greater uncertainty into the green card applica

The U.S. Department of State has published the August 2026 Visa Bulletin. The Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) visa categories are as follows: Chart A: Final Action Dates Mainland China – The EB-5 Unreserved category remains unchanged, with a priority date of December 1, 2016. India – The EB-5 Unreserved category remains UNAVAILABLE. All EB-5 set-aside categories remain CURRENT. Chart B: Dates for Filing Mainland China – The EB-5 Unreserved category remains unchanged,

When evaluating an EB-5 investment, many investors naturally focus on immigration outcomes, such as project approvals, job creation, and the likelihood of obtaining permanent residency. While these are undoubtedly critical factors, the underlying project deserves just as much attention. At its core, an EB-5 investment is still an investment. The project’s location and the market demand surrounding it can significantly influence construction progress, project success, loan re

A joint venture of PGIM Real Estate, Tribeca Investment Group and Meadow Partners has secured a $228.9 million refinancing loan for 295 Fifth Avenue, a renovated office building in Manhattan’s Midtown South neighborhood. According to Commercial Observer, Rialto Capital Management and Hines provided the new floating-rate, interest-only bridge loan. The financing was arranged by Walker & Dunlop. Also known as the Textile Building, 295 Fifth Avenue is a 19-story office property