Understanding EB-5 Loan Options: Bank Loans vs. Loans from Family and Friends

A core principle of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is that all investment funds must have a lawful origin. The source of an EB-5 investor’s funds must be clearly documented and legally obtained. The program allows for various ways to finance the required $800,000 investment, including using loaned funds from sources such as a bank,...

On March 21, 2025, IIUSA and DHS submitted a second joint status report detailing their ongoing but unsuccessful efforts to resolve their legal dispute over the EB-5 investment sustainment period rules. A joint status report is a document filed in court by both parties in a lawsuit to update the judge on the status of...