Does USCIS approval of an EB-5 project mean the investment is safe?

No. An approved Form I-956F means USCIS has reviewed the project's eligibility; it does not mean USCIS has endorsed the investment. Ask whether the I-956F is filed, pending or approved, and ask to see the approval notice if one exists. The financial outcome depends on how the project performs and on the investment terms.

How do I check whether an EB-5 regional center is in good standing?

Start by checking three things: that the regional center's designation is current, that it has filed its annual statements on Form I-956G, and that it has paid its annual EB-5 Integrity Fund fee. A center that falls behind on compliance can face termination of its designation, which can create problems for its investors.

What is the Form I-956F fee beginning November 30, 2026?

$42,675, up from $17,795, for filings postmarked on or after November 30, 2026, under the USCIS EB-5 fee rule. If the project's I-956F has not yet been filed, ask who absorbs that increase and whether your administrative fee is fixed in the subscription documents.

EB-5 Regional Center Due Diligence Questionnaire

The nine questions to put to a regional center, each broken into what to ask and what to request.

What it is

An EB-5 regional center offering is a private securities offering as well as an immigration filing. This questionnaire sets out the nine questions from our due diligence guide in a form you can send to a regional center or work through with an adviser, with space to record each answer and the document received.

Who it helps

Investors comparing regional center projects
Wealth managers and CPAs reviewing an offering with a client
Corporate lawyers asked to look at the investment side

What is inside

Nine sections, from what USCIS has reviewed to the reporting you will receive
The fee changes that take effect November 30, 2026
A closing test for separating the investment from the visa

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Frequently asked questions

Does USCIS approval of an EB-5 project mean the investment is safe?
No. An approved Form I-956F means USCIS has reviewed the project's eligibility; it does not mean USCIS has endorsed the investment. Ask whether the I-956F is filed, pending or approved, and ask to see the approval notice if one exists. The financial outcome depends on how the project performs and on the investment terms.
Accurate as of October 5, 2026 | From Nine Questions to Ask a Regional Center Before You Wire $800,000
How do I check whether an EB-5 regional center is in good standing?
Start by checking three things: that the regional center's designation is current, that it has filed its annual statements on Form I-956G, and that it has paid its annual EB-5 Integrity Fund fee. A center that falls behind on compliance can face termination of its designation, which can create problems for its investors.
Accurate as of October 5, 2026 | From Nine Questions to Ask a Regional Center Before You Wire $800,000
What is the Form I-956F fee beginning November 30, 2026?
$42,675, up from $17,795, for filings postmarked on or after November 30, 2026, under the USCIS EB-5 fee rule. If the project's I-956F has not yet been filed, ask who absorbs that increase and whether your administrative fee is fixed in the subscription documents.
Accurate as of October 5, 2026 | From Nine Questions to Ask a Regional Center Before You Wire $800,000

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