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Establishing an Advisory Committee to Improve the EB-5 Investor Visa Program Integrity.

This law establishes a new advisory committee within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to enhance the efficiency and integrity of the EB-5 investor visa program. While not directly changing immigration rules for citizens, the committee aims to boost capital investment and job creation, particularly in rural and high-unemployment areas. The committee will advise on administrative issues, fraud prevention, and compliance, and its findings will be made public annually.
Key points
A permanent Advisory Committee is established within USCIS to improve the effectiveness and integrity of the EB-5 investor visa program.
The committee will focus on reducing application processing times, preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance with securities laws.
Membership includes representatives from local governments and economic development agencies to better target EB-5 investments toward job creation across diverse US regions.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6992
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Process start date: 2026-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6992.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A permanent Advisory Committee is established within USCIS to improve the effectiveness and integrity of the EB-5 investor visa program.
  • The committee will focus on reducing application processing times, preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance with securities laws.
  • Membership includes representatives from local governments and economic development agencies to better target EB-5 investments toward job creation across diverse US regions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-24.

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