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06/04/2026

Four immigration attorneys. One question: What does a strong EB-5 application look like before September 30th?

Carolyn Lee, Nicolai Hinrichsen, Niral Patel, and Joey Barnett each share what they're telling investors right now, covering source of funds documentation, nonimmigrant status planning, and project selection.

If you're weighing whether to file before the grandfathering deadline, this is worth three minutes of your time.

Watch here: https://loom.ly/PDhIiUI Questions about your timeline? Contact us at [email protected]

The EB-5 grandfathering sunset is September 30th — and if you've al...

06/03/2026

There are two dates every EB-5 investor should know: September 30, 2026 and September 30, 2027.

The program doesn't expire until 2027. But the deadline that actually matters to your petition is a full year earlier.

In our latest Beyond EB-5 episode, CanAm Investor Services CEO Peter Calabrese sits down with Matthew Galati, founder of Galati Law, to explain why the grandfathering provision in the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act makes September 30, 2026 the more consequential date, and what history tells us about what happens to the industry when that kind of deadline approaches.

If you have been considering an EB-5 investment and have been waiting to move forward, this episode is worth your time.

https://loom.ly/CkZluS8

EB-5 attorney Matthew Galati and CanAm CEO Peter Calabrese explain the September 30, 2026 grandfathering deadline and how to prepare before it's too late.

06/02/2026

In 2025, more than 470,000 H-1B registrations competed for 85,000 available slots.

A new weighted wage rule now gives higher-paid applicants a greater chance of selection, reducing odds further for everyone else. A presidential proclamation introduced a $100,000 fee for petitions filed on behalf of beneficiaries outside the U.S. And H-4 spousal work authorization still requires an approved I-140, which takes a minimum of two years and requires employer willingness to sponsor.

These are not edge cases. They are structural features of a category that was never designed to provide permanent status.

The H-1B is a useful tool. But relying on it exclusively is a risk that more and more professionals are no longer willing to take.

Our new series examines how EB-5 and concurrent filing give H-1B professionals an independent path to permanent residency that does not depend on a lottery, an employer, or any single variable staying constant.

Part 1 covers the structural limits of H-1B status and how EB-5 fits alongside it, not instead of it.

Read the full post: https://loom.ly/0MklgL8

H-1B lottery odds, employer dependency, and new fees are making the path to permanent residency harder. Learn why H-1B professionals are turning to EB-5 as a parallel strategy.

06/01/2026

CanAm was in Miami last week for the fifth annual JTC x Saul Ewing Advanced EB-5 Conference, and the discussion reflected the weight of the current moment in EB-5.

Christine Chen (COO) and Peter Calabrese (CEO, CanAm Investor Services) joined leading practitioners for a full-day program on the legal, regulatory, and policy developments defining the road ahead.

Three themes stood out:
- The recent USCIS guidance memo limiting Adjustment of Status adjudication is not EB-5-specific. Approvals are continuing, legal challenges are being prepared to affirm the EB-5 carve-out, and pending applicants should be ready for RFEs on consular processing eligibility.
- AI is increasingly shaping how prospective investors research EB-5 and how USCIS manages its workload, but it cannot substitute for the rigorous due diligence that comes from direct, transparent dialogue with a regional center.
- Demand for rural projects remains elevated following the USCIS inventory management memo, though the volume of already-filed petitions significantly exceeds available set-aside visas, pointing to earlier-than-expected retrogression for China and India in that category.

Thank you to JTC and Saul Ewing for a substantive and well-organized program.

05/29/2026

We are pleased to announce the full repayment of CanAm's EB-5 redeployment investment in the Hobe Sound multifamily project in Florida, five months ahead of schedule.

Repayment is at the core of what we do. CanAm has returned more than $2.5 billion in EB-5 capital to investors across 53 fully repaid projects, and we remain focused on delivering that same outcome across our entire portfolio.

We thank the investors in this project for their trust and patience throughout the redeployment process.

05/28/2026

Most EB-5 investors check the Visa Bulletin every month. Very few know how to read it.

There’s a specific sequence of signals that precedes any final action date for reserved EB-5 categories — and if you know what to look for, you won’t be caught off guard.

Charlie Oppenheim, who spent 23 years controlling the Visa Bulletin at the U.S. Department of State, broke it down at the 2026 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum:

• Chart A is the hard cutoff. Your priority date must be before Chart A for final action to proceed.
• Chart B reflects where the State Department expects dates to be at year-end. It moves before Chart A does.
• The note section is the earliest warning signal. A note must appear 1–2 months before any date is imposed. No note in May 2026 = no date in June or likely July.
The full sequence: note in bulletin → Chart B date → Chart A final action date. None of these have appeared for rural, HUA, or infrastructure categories as of now.

We’ve compiled Charlie’s full explanation in our latest blog post, part of a five-part series based on the 2026 IIUSA Industry Forum. Read it here: https://loom.ly/_lS7fMg

05/27/2026

Last week, USCIS issued a policy memorandum on that has raised questions across the immigration community about the future of Adjustment of Status filings. We want to make sure our investors and partners have a clear picture of what it means, what remains uncertain, and what practical steps to keep in mind.

A few key points:
- The underlying statutes governing EB-5 eligibility and AOS have not changed.
- USCIS has not suspended or terminated AOS processing for EB-5 applicants.
- EB-5 investors who have maintained lawful status are generally viewed as being in a stronger legal position than many other applicant groups.
- Meaningful uncertainty remains, and we are monitoring developments closely.

We have published a full update with detailed guidance on where things stand: https://loom.ly/ekJzBJc

CanAm provides an update on USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 and what it means for EB-5 investors filing for Adjustment of Status.

05/27/2026

CanAm is heading to Miami for the 5th Annual JTC and Saul Ewing Advanced EB-5 Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel, and two members of our leadership team will be on stage.

Peter Calabrese (CEO, CanAm Investor Services) joins the morning panel on EB-5 petition filing tactics for FY26 and FY27, including a close look at grandfathering protections and the Regional Center program sunset date. Christine Chen (COO) closes out the day with a fireside chat on where EB-5 projects are heading, from hospitality to rural revitalization.

Attending? We'd welcome the chance to connect. Reach out ahead of time to schedule a meeting: https://loom.ly/rYMmses

CanAm is attending the JTC & Saul Ewing Advanced EB-5 Conference in Miami on May 28. Connect with our team.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to this country.

Their courage and sacrifice built something worth protecting. Today, we remember them with deep gratitude.

From the entire CanAm team, wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

We are pleased to announce the closing of the Ainsley at Tivoli EB-5 Project, a 300-unit luxury apartment community in Tivoli Village, one of Las Vegas's most sought-after neighborhoods.

The project is led by the largest and most established luxury multifamily developer in Las Vegas, with a track record exceeding 20,000 units, and is backed by a $16.7 billion institutional equity partner. Each investor position is projected to create more than 20 qualifying jobs, well above the EB-5 program threshold.

CanAm has secured 5,800+ I-526 and I-526E petition approvals for our investors, reflecting our commitment to guiding each family through every step of the EB-5 process.

Congratulations to the 50 investors who made this project possible.