On March 4, 2026, Civitas Capital Group participated in the Invest In the USA (IIUSA)’s first webinar of 2026, Preparing for the EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline. The webinar brought together leading EB-5 practitioners to explore key considerations surrounding the upcoming grandfathering deadline, including operational challenges, potential risks, and strategies for supporting clients.
Mine Ekim, Managing Director, Legal & Head of Investor Experience at Civitas Capital Group, joined a panel with Joey Barnett (WR Immigration), Darrell Sanders (American Life), and Daniel Topple (Customers Bank) to discuss practical strategies for navigating the grandfathering deadline. Mine highlighted how Civitas supports clients throughout the process, providing guidance, managing expectations, and implementing solutions that balance compliance, investor goals, and community impact.
The discussion emphasized not only the technical and regulatory aspects of EB-5 but also practical preparedness ahead of the grandfathering deadline. Mine shared insights on supporting clients with key considerations, including expectations for the next six months, introducing new projects to market, conducting additional risk assessments, and responding to recent USCIS trends. She highlighted concrete steps that can be taken before September 30, 2026, demonstrating how thoughtful planning helps investors and projects stay on track during this critical period.
Civitas values opportunities like this webinar to engage with industry leaders, share real-world insights, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on EB-5 best practices. These conversations help practitioners navigate program complexities while ensuring that EB-5 continues to deliver both investment and societal value.
We extend our sincere gratitude to IIUSA and JTC for hosting and sponsoring this informative session, which provided a meaningful forum for the EB-5 community to exchange perspectives and practical strategies.
