On November 20 and 21, EB5AN hosted two successful evening meetups for prospective investors in Redmond, Washington, and Fremont, California, where Director of Business Development Jordan Lawrence welcomed more than 70 attendees. Many participants were Indian professionals on H-1B visas, reflecting the continued rise in interest from this community.
Here’s a look at what happened during these two events.
Conversations With Approved EB-5 Investors
Expert Insight From the EB5AN Team
Live Q&A and Meaningful Networking
Why More H-1B Professionals Are Considering EB-5
Connect With EB5AN at Future Events
Conversations With Approved EB-5 Investors
A key highlight of both sessions was the opportunity to hear directly from investors who have already received petition approvals. These guests shared insight into their journeys, including how they selected a project, prepared their documents, and worked through the immigration process.
For many attendees, hearing real stories from people who had already reached major milestones made the program feel far more concrete. Their experiences showed that EB-5 is not an abstract legal pathway but a realistic option when guided by the right team and a strong project.
Expert Insight From the EB5AN Team
Attendees also received focused educational presentations from Jordan Lawrence, who walked through the current EB-5 landscape, filing strategies, and recent immigration trends. He explained the distinctions between rural and urban TEA project categories, how to select a low-risk EB-5 project, and the importance of strict USCIS compliance.
Particular attention was given to rural EB-5 projects, which qualify for priority processing under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). Jordan detailed why these projects continue to move forward on faster timelines and how the reserved visa categories create advantages for families seeking more predictable waiting times. Many attendees expressed strong interest in rural projects, especially given the quick I-526E approvals seen over the past two years.
Live Q&A and Meaningful Networking
Each event concluded with a lively Q&A session, where guests asked specific questions about their own immigration plans, including concurrent filing, expected adjudication timelines, and how to compare project structures.
After the program, families stayed to network with approved investors and the EB5AN team. The informal conversations covered H-1B challenges, long Green Card queues for Indian nationals, and the desire for a dependable path to permanent residency.
Why More H-1B Professionals Are Considering EB-5
The strong turnout underscored a broader trend among Indian H-1B visa holders: increasing frustration with long employment-based Green Card backlogs and the search for alternatives not tied to employer sponsorship.
For many families, the EB-5 program offers a practical solution. Through a qualifying investment in a new U.S. commercial enterprise, investors can secure Green Cards for themselves, their spouses, and their children under 21, while contributing to job creation in the United States.
The program has become one of the few viable options for Indian nationals seeking a predictable path to residency without decades-long delays.
Connect With EB5AN at Future Events
The Redmond and Fremont events once again demonstrated EB5AN’s commitment to providing clear information, direct access to our leadership team, and meaningful conversations with approved investors. For many families, the opportunity to ask questions in person and hear from those who have already succeeded made a lasting impact.
For anyone who could not attend, EB5AN will continue hosting similar events across the country, along with private one-on-one consultations. These sessions are designed to offer practical guidance and help families explore their EB-5 options with a clear understanding of the process.
If you’d like to learn more about future events or EB5AN’s current project offerings, you can schedule a free consultation with our team at any time.
