For decades, the EB-5 program has been one of the most attractive routes to obtaining permanent residency in the United States through investment. However, a crucial change is on the horizon: in 2027, several Regional Centers could cease operations due to the expiration of authorizations and regulatory changes. This means that investors who do not act in time risk losing the opportunity to apply under this model.
Grupo Sineva warns that this closure is not a simple rumor, but a process anticipated in the current regulations. Although the EB-5 program will continue to exist, the conditions could change drastically, limiting the number of available projects and increasing the requirements. Investors who wait too long may find themselves with fewer options and greater barriers to entry.
In this scenario, strategic planning is key. Grupo Sineva recommends evaluating current opportunities in active Regional Centers, beginning the preparation of documents, and securing the necessary capital as soon as possible. The processing time, which can exceed a year, shrinks the window of opportunity even further.
Despite the outlook, not all news is bad. Alternatives and strategies exist for those who act quickly. Grupo Sineva has a team specializing in investment visas, capable of guiding investors from project selection to the complete submission of the case. Additionally, we offer advice on parallel options such as the direct investment EB-5 model, which does not depend on Regional Centers.
Although Congress has reauthorized the program several times and is expected to do so again before that date, one should not improvise. The reality today is that the clock is ticking, and 2027 is closer than it appears. With the guidance of Grupo Sineva, investors can get ahead of the closure and secure their path to residency in the U.S. before the doors close.
