The September 30, 2026 deadline does not mark the end of the EB-5 visa program, but the expiration of the “grandfathering” protection created by the 2022 reform. Investors who file before the deadline benefit from statutory protection even if the Regional Center Program later faces changes or an interruption in authorization. This distinction has accelerated decisions among high-net-worth families evaluating the program.
Marcelo Gorenstein, Senior Director, Latin America at LCR Capital Partners, states that the scenario after September 30 is essentially what has applied to the program since 1990. In his view, filing before the deadline provides an additional layer of protection, but it does not rule out investing afterward.
