CBP Answers AILA Liaison on EB-5 Admissions after Pilot Sunset September 30, 2009

The CBP has advised AILA Liaison on the admission of EB-5 visa holders after September 30, 2009, with the following question and answer:

Question: Based on the October Visa Bulletin, the Department of State will be issuing EB-5 visas for the full validity period up to close of business on September 30, 2009. Could you confirm that CBP will be admitting these EB-5 visa holders on or after September 30, 2009?

Answer: If the visa is valid and the applicant is otherwise admissible, there should not be an issue with CBP admitting as an EB-5.