EB-5 Insights: What the June 2026 Visa Bulletin Signals for Investors

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin. The reserved categories (Rural, High Unemployment, and Infrastructure) remain current. In the unreserved categories, there was no movement for China and India, with final action dates remaining September 22, 2016, and May 1, 2022, respectively.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that EB-5 investors filing adjustment of status in June must use the Final Action Dates, also known as Chart A.

The June 2026 Visa Bulletin continues to list an unreserved warning for India, as it did in May. The State Department notes that rising unreserved demand “may make it necessary to retrogress the final action date or make the category unavailable.” However, this primarily impacts pre-RIA Indian investors as many post-RIA investors have chosen Targeted-Employment Area (TEA) projects that are eligible for reserved visas.

For investors considering EB-5 today, the Rural, High-Unemployment (HUA), and Infrastructure reserved categories continue to remain current. This may benefit investors seeking to file adjustment of status (I-485) concurrently with their Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor (I-526E).

Project demand is surging ahead of the EB-5 grandfathering provision deadline on September 30, 2026. If you’re interested in discussing your immigration aspirations or learning more about EB-5, our team at CMB Regional Centers is ready when you are.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB) today announced the launch of CMB Group 103 – Atlanta Logistics, an EB-5 offering associated with the development of a Class-A logistics facility in the southeastern United States.

Located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), the project qualifies investors for the reduced investment threshold under EB-5 program requirements.

“EB-5 investors evaluate more than just the offering itself. The platform and track record behind each project matter,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “We’re proud to bring another EB-5 offering to market that reflects the underwriting discipline and execution experience that have defined the CMB platform for nearly 30 years.”

CMB’s execution track record is underpinned by 3,200 investors in CMB-sponsored EB-5 partnerships receiving I-829 approvals – the most of any single regional center. For investors, an approved I-829 petition is the defining point in the EB-5 process. It confirms they have met the program’s job creation and investment requirements and allows them and their qualified family members to move from conditional status to permanent residency.

Located just south of Atlanta, Georgia, CMB Group 103 represents the initial phase of development within a larger master-planned business park anticipated to feature nearly 3 million square feet (approximately 270,000 square meters) of logistics space. According to Area Development Magazine, Georgia topped its 2025 Top States for Business list for the 12^th consecutive year, with the state’s logistics network cited as a key factor.

CMB Group 103 – Investment Highlights

• Project Location: Meets United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requirements for a TEA.
• Estimated Job Creation: 743
• Job Creation Buffer: 17.9%
• Jobs Per Investor: 11.79

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted more than 7,000 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. CMB maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

For more information, contact CMB at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB) today announced that it has surpassed 7,000 EB-5 investors. Since 1997, CMB has worked with investors from more than 100 countries in their pursuit of permanent residency in the United States through EB-5.

“Seven thousand investors is a reflection of trust earned over decades, across market cycles, and amidst significant evolution of the EB-5 program,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “Pursuing EB-5 is one of the most consequential decisions someone can make, and our focus is delivering outcomes that justify the trust so many investors have placed in us.”

The announcement is the latest in a series of defining achievements for CMB, including more than 3,200 approved I-829 petitions for removal of conditions on permanent residency (the most in the EB-5 industry) and $1.5 billion repaid to investors.

Throughout its 29-year history, CMB has shaped the evolution of the regional center industry, including pioneering the now-standard EB-5 loan model. CMB was also the first regional center to mandate third-party financial audits, setting the industry standard for transparency and financial oversight for EB-5 regional center operators.

The milestone comes at a time of heightened interest in the EB-5 program as the grandfathering provision approaches its scheduled expiration in late September.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted thousands of investor families in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. CMB maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

For more information, contact CMB at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved the first I-829 petition for an investor in the CMB Group 58 – Hillwood Mansfield Retail Development EB-5 project.

Approval of an I-829 petition confirms that the investor has successfully satisfied all EB-5 program requirements, including the creation of qualifying American jobs, allowing the investor and eligible family members to receive permanent resident status in the United States.

“We know how much this step matters to our investors and their families, and it’s why we celebrate each one,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “Every I-829 approval represents the culmination of a long and complex journey, and seeing our investors reach this point is always a proud moment for our team.”

Developed in partnership with Hillwood Development Company (Hillwood), CMB Group 58 involved the development of a grocery-anchored retail shopping center in North Texas. The project is located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) designated as a high-unemployment area and created 261 EB-5 qualified American jobs.

Having collaborated on 45 EB-5 projects, Hillwood and CMB have built one of the strongest lender-borrower relationships in the industry, with more than $600 million in EB-5 capital repaid and 63,000+ American jobs created.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted more than 6,900 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. CMB maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

For more information, contact CMB at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

EB-5 Grandfathering: What Investors Should Know

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has provided a pathway to U.S. permanent residency since it was established in 1990. Through qualified investments in American-job-creating projects, investors and their families may obtain green cards while supporting economic development across the United States.

In 2022, Congress enacted the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), introducing significant reforms that include a critical protection for investors called the grandfathering provision.

For investors evaluating timing for pursuing permanent residency through EB-5, understanding this provision is essential.

What is the EB-5 Grandfathering Provision?

The RIA authorized the EB-5 Regional Center Program through September 30, 2027, and includes a protection for investors who file their I-526E petitions on or before September 30, 2026.

Investors who file by that date are considered “grandfathered.”

This means:

• Their petitions remain protected under the current law.
• USCIS must continue processing their cases, if the program sunsets.
• Future program lapses do not invalidate their filed petitions.

In practical terms, filing before the September 30, 2026 deadline ensures your petition will not be stopped and will not be denied in the event the program sunsets.

Why Grandfathering Matters

Prior to the RIA, the EB-5 Regional Center Program experienced periods where Congress allowed the program to lapse. During these lapses, USCIS paused processing of petitions from investors who were pursuing EB-5 through a Regional Center.

In some instances, petitions sat idle for months. Families were left in limbo, and projects dependent on EB-5 capital faced uncertainty.

The RIA fundamentally changed this risk dynamic.

Now, investors who file by the September 30, 2026 deadline receive statutory protection. Even if the program sunsets, grandfathered petitions must continue to be processed.

For investors weighing whether to move forward or wait, this protection significantly reduces timing risk.

Why Timing Matters

While grandfathering provides security against program authorization lapses (or even termination), it does not supersede all strategic considerations.

Immigration programs approaching statutory deadlines may experience increased filing activity. As deadlines draw closer, processing volumes may rise and market dynamics can shift.

Investors evaluating EB-5 should consider:

• Filing timelines relative to personal immigration goals.
• Project availability.
• Potential shifts in market demand as deadlines approach.
• Legislative climate in Washington that may affect the program’s structure.

Who is Covered?

The grandfathering provision applies to:

• EB-5 investors who file an I-526E petition on or before September 30, 2026.
• Eligible dependent family members included in that petition.

Once filed before this deadline, those petitions remain protected under the RIA framework.

Final Thoughts

The EB-5 program has evolved significantly since it was first established. The Reform and Integrity Act strengthened compliance standards, enhanced program oversight, and introduced durable investor protections like grandfathering.

At CMB Regional Centers, we have guided investors through multiple market cycles and program changes over our more than 29 years working as a regional center operator.

If you are evaluating EB-5 as part of your family’s long-term immigration strategy, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how the grandfathering provision may factor into your decision-making timeline.

More EB-5 Resources

• A Comprehensive Guide to the EB-5 Program for Investors
• A Step-by-Step Guide to the EB-5 Program
• The Latest EB-5 News from CMB Regional Centers

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced that 3,200 CMB investors have officially received approvals of their I-829 petitions, the highest total of I-829 approvals observed by any regional center operator in the industry.

An I-829 approval is issued by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and confirms that an EB-5 investor has satisfied the program’s requirements, including job creation and investment criteria. Approval signifies the removal of conditions on the individual’s permanent residency status.

“An I-829 approval is the clearest validation of what matters most in EB-5: real-world execution,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB.  “It means the jobs were created, the capital was deployed as intended, and the investor successfully achieved permanent residency in the U.S. We’re proud to have supported so many families through this final step.”

The latest milestone for CMB comes on the heels of the firm announcing $1.5 billion in EB-5 capital repaid to investors.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 6,900 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa program. CMB currently maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

To learn more, contact CMB directly at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, today announced the first I-526E approval for an investor in CMB Group 98 – Hillwood Commerce 71, a High-Unemployment Area (HUA) EB-5 project.  

EB-5 investors who receive approval of their I-526E petition by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) become eligible for conditional permanent residency in the United States. The USCIS evaluates each petition individually and, to date, more than 5,700 investors in CMB projects have secured I-526/I-526E approvals.

“For investors, each I-526E approval represents real progress for their case and their family,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “We’re pleased to see the steady pace of USCIS adjudications for investors in our HUA projects.”

CMB Group 98 involves Hillwood Development Company (Hillwood) leveraging $44 million in EB-5 capital to construct two Class-A industrial logistics facilities, a wastewater treatment facility, along with associated infrastructure improvements in the growing business hub of Columbus, Ohio.

CMB Group 98 marks the eighth CMB HUA partnership to secure initial I-526E approvals in recent months including:

• CMB Group 81 – Inland Empire Industrial
• CMB Group 86 – Gable House Apartments
• CMB Group 88 – Hillwood Detroit Fairgrounds
• CMB Group 89 – Hillwood City Creek
• CMB Group 90 – Hillwood Treeline
• CMB Group 91 – Hillwood DTW Air Cargo
• CMB Group 93 – Coachella Valley BTR

CMB and Hillwood have established one of the strongest lender-borrower relationships in the EB-5 industry, collaborating on 45 EB-5 projects and creating more than 63,000 American jobs. The latest collaboration between CMB and Hillwood, CMB Group 101 – Hillwood Venture Build-to-Suit, is currently open for subscription.

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 6,900 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa program. CMB currently maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

To learn more about CMB or CMB Group 101, contact CMB directly at info@cmbeb5visa.com.

Located in Eugene, Oregon, CMB Group 96 capitalizes on high demand for student housing

CMB Regional Centers (CMB), one of the most experienced regional center operators in the EB-5 industry, has announced that its latest EB-5 project, CMB Group 96 – The Ellis, is now open for subscription.

Undertaken in collaboration with Fields Holdings, CMB Group 96 will encompass a new, off-campus, student housing development located within a High-Unemployment Targeted Employment Area (TEA) adjacent to the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.

The TEA designation will allow EB-5 investors to take advantage of the reduced investment amount and the use of set-aside visas.

“We evaluate each potential project rigorously with the aim of giving our investors the best possible opportunity at securing permanent residency and obtaining a return on their investment,” said Noreen Hogan, President at CMB. “Our latest student housing project with Fields Holdings is well-positioned to do exactly that.”

Located steps from the University of Oregon campus, the CMB Group 96 project’s 14-story residential tower will consist of approximately 306 units (685 beds with a mix of studios and one- to four-bedroom units), along with 17,000 square feet (1,579 square meters) of retail space. A 15-year lease for 10,000 square feet (929 square meters) of retail is already in place with an American fast casual chain restaurant (with over 900 locations, worldwide).

Furthermore, the development will be purpose-built to attract modern students by providing a range of amenities, such as a pool and courtyard, resident lounge and media room, fitness and yoga studio, basketball court, group and private study rooms, dog run, and a rooftop deck.

CMB Group 96 – Investment Highlights:

• EB-5 Loan Amount: Up to $40 million
• Total Project Spending: ~$128.2 million
• Project Location: Meets USCIS requirements for a TEA (High-Unemployment Area)
• Estimated Job Creation: 881

About CMB Regional Centers

CMB has assisted over 6,800 investor families, from over 100 countries, in their pursuit of immigrating to the United States through America’s EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa program. CMB currently maintains a 100% project approval rate on all 93 partnerships that have undergone USCIS adjudication. CMB EB-5 partnerships are projected to have created more than 215,000 American jobs.

To date, CMB has repaid over $1.5 billion USD to investors.

To learn more about CMB or CMB Group 96, contact CMB directly at info@cmbeb5visa.com.