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On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 supplemental fee on certain new H-1B petitions. The rule took effect on September 21, 2025, and is scheduled to remain in place through September 21, 2026, unless extended or revised.
The EB-5 program is an investment-based immigration initiative that allows foreign investors to apply for U.S. permanent residency, or a “Green Card,” by investing in the United States and creating jobs for American workers.
To qualify, an investor must contribute $1.05 million (or $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area/High Unemployment Area) and create at least 10 jobs for American workers. The investment must involve a project with a level of risk to be considered valid.
The program has specific requirements and guidelines, including job creation criteria and documentation standards. There are two main investment options: direct investment into a job-creating business or investing through a federally-designated Regional Center. Direct investments involve directly funding a business that creates jobs.
The project is DOCS Surgical Hospital in Los Angeles, a state-of-the-art medical facility under construction. It qualifies as an Urban-HUA (High Unemployment Area), meaning investors can participate with the minimum $800,000 investment.
The hospital is owned and operated by a group of experienced physician-owners, who have already committed $38.6 million of their own equity into the project. This strong capital contribution shows deep commitment and confidence.
No. The new fee applies only to new H-1B petitions. According to the White House, existing H-1B visa holders and renewals are not currently included.
When investing through an EB-5 regional center, there are only two primary eligibility requirements for EB-5 investment:
Having $800,000 available for investment that meets USCIS requirements
Lawful sources of funds for the investment amount
Meeting the Accredited Investor requirements established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
USCIS requires an EB-5 investment to be “at-risk” and thus a guaranteed return of capital is prohibited. Therefore, a regional center or a project sponsor that guarantees the return of the investment capital risks disqualification by USCIS and must be avoided. Although EB-5 investments must be at-risk, risks can be mitigated. Our EB-5 team can explain how we have structured our projects to reduce risk.
The proclamation allows for case-by-case exemptions where petitions are deemed to be in the “national interest.” However, implementation details are still unclear.
The project is projected to create over 1,300 jobs — which is a 550% cushion above the minimum EB-5 requirement. Importantly, over 450 jobs are already created, offering a strong foundation for job-creation compliance.
DOCS Surgical Hospital will feature:
Four operating rooms
Seventeen inpatient suites
A modern imaging center (MRI, CT, X-Ray)
Specialty care in orthopedics, spine surgery, neurology, and pain management
A rooftop healing garden designed for patient recovery and wellness
Employers now face significant additional costs for bringing in global talent under H-1B. This could reduce the pool of international workers and complicate workforce planning.
No, an EB-5 visa allows you have the freedom to live, work, or travel anywhere in the United States.
For new applicants, the pathway through H-1B just became more expensive and more uncertain. Even though current H-1B holders aren’t impacted today, the unpredictability of future changes remains a constant concern.
No backlog for I-526E set-aside Green Cards — meaning faster processing opportunities.
25 investor slots only, keeping the raise exclusive.
Flexible payment plan option, allowing staged funding over six months in some cases.
The cost of EB-5 investment is variable depending on several factors but EB-5 Healthcare does offer payment plans. In some cases, there are administrative discounts available to investors, schedule a complimentary EB-5 consultation to get a cost estimate/payment plan action plan. For example:
$800K Investment
$80K Administrative Fee
$___ Immigration Legal Fee
$___USCIS Application Fee
Legal fees are estimated and are determined on a case-by-case basis.
No. The H-1B is a temporary work visa. Every administration can — and often does — change its rules. Fees, quotas, and eligibility requirements are subject to political shifts, leaving workers and families vulnerable.
A U.S. Green Card provides long-term stability. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is one established pathway, allowing investors to obtain permanent residency for themselves and their families by investing $800,000 in qualifying projects.
H-1B = temporary, employer-dependent, policy-sensitive.
EB-5 = a direct path to permanent residency, covering the investor, spouse, and children under 21.