EB-5 Immigrant Investment
At Jackson Walker, EB-5 stakeholders have access, within a single firm, to the full scope of legal advisory services required to navigate the complexities of the investment and compliance processes, including immigration, corporate, tax, real estate, and finance.
Our lawyers help real estate developers, regional centers, private equity funds, and family offices manage risk and structure potential EB-5 funding by analyzing project business plans, securities offerings, and economic forecasts. We assist foreign nationals, entrepreneurs, and high-net worth families from around the world through the EB-5 visa program, preparing and filing I-526 petitions and I-829 petitions for regional centers and direct investors. Throughout the process, our lawyers are mindful of the significant role this program can play in helping to secure a green card, raising capital for a real estate development, and creating new jobs in the U.S.
Jackson Walkerâs EB-5 team is led by Christian A. Triantaphyllis, an EB5 Investor Magazine Top 25 Immigration Attorney* who speaks about business immigration investment topics in the U.S. and internationally. He is also a prolific writer and has contributed to various publications, including EB5 Investor, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and The National Law Review, among others.
October 29, 2025
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Welcomes Emmanuel Arowolo as Senior Counsel in Business Immigration & Compliance
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Emmanuel Arowolo has joined the firm as senior counsel in the Business Immigration & Compliance group in our Houston office.
September 24, 2025
Insights
President Trump Launches âTrump Gold Cardâ Residency Program, Unveils Sweeping Immigration Overhaul
By Christian A. Triantaphyllis
On Friday, September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a new âTrump Gold Cardâ residency program, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. The program offers a pathway to U.S. residency for individuals and corporations willing to make substantial financial contributions, with the stated goal of raising over $100 billion for the U.S. Treasury to support future tax cuts.
August 22, 2025
Speaking Engagements
Christian Triantaphyllis Joins Panel at EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo
Jackson Walker partner Christian A. Triantaphyllis will be a featured speaker at the EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo, scheduled for August 27-28 at The Ritz-Carlton in Miami, Florida.
June 5, 2025
Spotlight
Chambers and Partners Releases 2025 USA Guide Featuring 79 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 28 Ranked Departments
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 79 attorneys and 28 departments for inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 29 departments, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 9 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 12 recognized for the first time.
May 28, 2024
Attorney News
Christian Triantaphyllis Joins Three Leadership Positions in Immigration Advocacy
October 18, 2023
Attorney News
Christian Triantaphyllis Named to ‘EB5 Investors’ List of “Top 25 Immigration Attorneys” for Sixth Consecutive Year
In EB5 Investors Magazineâs listing of the âTop 25 Immigration Attorneysâ of 2023, Christian Triantaphyllis was featured among the industryâs most distinguished EB-5 attorneys for the sixth consecutive year.
February 3, 2023
Mentions
âEB5 Investorsâ Quotes Christian Triantaphyllis on USCIS Extending the Validity of Permanent Resident Cards
On January 23, 2023, USCIS announced an extension of the validity of permanent resident cards (âgreen cardsâ) to accommodate current processing times for forms I-829 and I-751. In an EB5 Investors article discussing the extension, Jackson Walker partner Christian Triantaphyllis shared insights on how the updated policy may ease previous challenges EB-5 investors and dependents encountered.
January 25, 2023
Insights
Conditional Permanent Residents Take Note: USCIS Has Extended Validity of Permanent Resident Cards
On January 23, 2023, USCIS announced an extension of the validity of permanent resident cards (âgreen cardsâ) to accommodate current processing times for forms I-829 and I-751. As a result, new receipt notices will be issued to petitioners who properly filed either form extending their green cardâs validity for 48 months beyond the cardâs expiration date.
By Christian Triantaphyllis
December 12, 2022
Mentions
Understanding the New EB-5 Rural and Set-Aside Visas, With Christian Triantaphyllis | EB-5 Investors Podcast
The USCIS in 2022 reserved 20% of EB-5 visas for investors that put their money into rural areas, 10% for investing in projects in high-unemployment areas, and 2% towards infrastructure projects. In The Voice of EB5 podcast, partner Christian Triantaphyllis, chair of Jackson Walker’s Business Immigration & Compliance practice, provides an in-depth review of the changes to the EB-5 visa categories.
November 4, 2022
Attorney News
Christian Triantaphyllis Named to ‘EB5 Investors’ List of “Top 25 Immigration Attorneys” for Fifth Consecutive Year
In EB5 Investors Magazineâs listing of the âTop 25 Immigration Attorneysâ of 2022, Christian Triantaphyllis was featured among the industryâs most distinguished EB-5 attorneys for the fifth consecutive year.
