India, Nov. 19 -- A federal court ruling has halted substantial fee hikes for the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program, thereby lowering expenses for green card seekers who depend on this route to permanent residency.

This program enables foreign investors to secure green cards by investing in US businesses that create jobs.

The decision halts the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from enforcing the increased fees established in the 2024 USCIS Fee Rule.

The decision eliminates financial obstacles for international investors and regional hubs involved in job creation in the United States by restoring the previous, far lower fees for the EB-5 program.

On November 12, 2025, the US D...