EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline and Beyond: Risks and Strategic Next Steps

As the September 30th, 2026, EB-5 grandfathering deadline approaches, investors face a critical decision-making window with long-term immigration consequences. This webinar provides a clear overview of the risks, protections, and strategic options available to new and existing EB-5 applicants.

Our panel of experienced EB-5 immigration attorneys and industry professionals will break down the most important regulatory and legislative developments shaping the future of the EB-5 program.

What You Will Learn

We will cover a range of advanced and often misunderstood EB-5 topics, including:

• CSPA (Child Status Protection Act) — how age-out protections work for dependent children and when they apply
  
• Grandfathering provisions — what protections investors retain when filing before the statutory deadline, and how grandfathering secures their place in the process
  
• WOM (Writ of Mandamus) — when litigation is considered to address unreasonable delays, and what outcomes investors can realistically expect
  
• Visa retrogression — current trends, how visa availability affects filing strategies, and projections for the coming years
  
• Green Card bans and policy restrictions — potential scenarios that could impact immigration pathways and how investors can mitigate regulatory risks
  
• The future of the EB-5 program — expected regulatory shifts, adjudication dynamics, and long-term implications for both new and existing applicants
  

This session is designed for investors who want to understand not only what the rules are, but how to navigate them strategically.

Featured Speakers:

• Abhinav (Abhi) Lohia, Chief Revenue Officer at Golden Gate Global
  
• Halston Chavez, Associate Attorney at The Galati Law Firm
  
• Kripa Upadhyay, Partner at Buchalter
  
• Niral Patel, Partner at KLDP LLP