EB-5 Visa Update 2025: Lower Fees, New Forms & Big Opportunities

Good news for EB-5 investors! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed major updates that could make the EB-5 process smoother and more affordable.

Lower EB-5 Filing Fees
DHS plans to reduce filing fees for most EB-5 forms. The change lets the Immigrant Investor Program Office (IPO) keep its own fee revenue instead of funding other USCIS programs—helping streamline operations and potentially speed up processing.

New & Updated Forms

• New Form I-527: For investors who filed I-526 before March 15, 2022, allowing continued eligibility if their regional center or project was terminated.
• Updated Form I-829: Dependents of a deceased investor can now file together under one petition.
  
  

Integrity Fees & Oversight
All regional centers—new or previously approved—must pay integrity fees, with only a small inflation adjustment proposed. DHS is also refining how “investors” are defined for fee calculations.

Key Dates
Public comments are open until December 22, 2025, and final fee changes will take effect 60 days after publication.

What It Means for You
Lower fees and increased IPO staffing could mean faster, more efficient EB-5 processing ahead. With strong demand in rural and high-unemployment areas, now is a great time to prepare your EB-5 strategy.

Call Our Office Today
Thinking about an EB-5 investment or green card application? Contact our office for a free consultation — our experienced EB-5 attorneys will guide you through the process and help you take advantage of the new opportunities.