{
  "id": 15934385,
  "title": "The Cost of Waiting on EB-5 Is About to Get Higher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/the-cost-of-waiting-on-eb-5-is-about-to-get-higher",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T17:46:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/the-cost-of-waiting-on-eb-5-is-about-to-get-higher/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For U.S. investors eyeing permanent residency via the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, the end of 2026 could bring a sharp rise in costs for those who procrastinate. Currently, the minimum qualifying investment stands at $800,000, but two impending hikes loom on the horizon. First, on November 30, 2026, the filing fee for Form I-526E is set to surge from $3,675 to $7,850, potentially adding over $4,000 in government fees for those who delay filing. Beyond that, the $800,000 minimum investment is set for its first inflation adjustment at the start of 2027, with projections pegging it at around $937,500. Shai Zamanian, Managing Director of The American Legal Center, warns investors that \"EB-5 was once available at $500,000, and that opportunity is gone. Investors now have a limited window to enter at $800,000 before the next increase.\" To proceed at the current level, mid-December should be seen as the practical deadline, as delays throughout the year-end holiday period could compound issues. The American Legal Center will host an EB-5 Investor Seminar on October 24, 2026 in Dubai, addressing these imminent cost hikes and offering strategies for investors to prepare before the year ends.",
  "summary": "For investors considering U.S. permanent residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, the final months of 2026 could prove significantly more expensive for those who delay. The program currently requires a minimum qualifying investment of $800,000, but two separate cost increases are now approaching. First, USCIS Filing Fees Rise From November 30, 2026, the filing fee for Form I-526E…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}