The EB-5 regional investor program is experiencing a rare opportunity in late 2025, with lower filing fees, improved integrity safeguards, and favorable visa availability. Christine Chen, CEO of CanAm Enterprises, along with other industry leaders, emphasized that integrity reforms have strengthened confidence in EB-5 as a legitimate economic development tool. Chen advocated for making EB-5 a permanent feature of U.S. immigration law, highlighting its benefits for long-term planning and stability. As Chen stated, “temporary programs invite hesitation while permanent ones invite commitment. Making EB-5 permanent would encourage long-term planning, stabilize capital flows and reduce the recurring cycles of political brinkmanship that have historically plagued the program.”
