Federal Register #2026-13392

Proposed Rulemaking for EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act Implementation

This opportunity is a proposed regulatory action, not a procurement: - Government buyer: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a purchase or contract - Purpose: Implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 - Reforms the EB-5 visa program for alien investors and the Regional Center Program - Sets investment thresholds ($1.05 million or $800,000 for targeted areas/infrastructure) - Requires creation of 10 full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers - Introduces automatic revocation of petitions, audits, and recordkeeping requirements - Updates regulatory definitions, national security, and anti-fraud provisions - No products or services are being requested or procured - Public comments are invited on the proposed rule

Description

This proposed rule implements the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, which reforms and enhances integrity provisions for the employment-based fifth preference (EB-5) visa category for alien investors and the Regional Center Program. The EB-5 program allows eligible aliens to apply for lawful permanent resident status in the U.S. by investing in a new commercial enterprise and creating 10 full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers. The rule includes provisions for automatic revocation of petitions for immigrant classification and updates to regulatory and procedural requirements. Public comments on the proposed rule are invited until August 31, 2026.

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