The regional center EB-5 program expires on September 30th and despite the fact that the Senate has passed an extension as part of the DHS spending bill, final passage remains stalled. It is likely Congress will pass a continuing resolution extending the program, but just in case, EB-5 advocates are asking questions regarding what happens while we wait.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association asked officials at Customs and Border Protection how they intend to handle these cases:

 

Question: Based on the October Visa Bulletin, the Department of State will be issuing EB-5 visas for the full validity period up to close of business on September 30, 2009. Could you confirm that CBP will be admitting these EB-5 visa holders on or after September 30, 2009?

Answer: If the visa is valid and the applicant is otherwise admissible, there should not be an issue with CBP admitting as an EB-5.

 

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