Two landmark federal court rulings in June 2026 are reshaping the immigration landscape for EB-5 investors. A federal judge struck down four USCIS hold policies that had frozen applications for nationals of 39 countries, but the travel ban itself remains in force. Days later, a second court vacated the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee, with direct implications for EB-5 investors currently on H-1B status. Join us as immigration attorneys break down what each ruling actually says, what remains unchanged, and what strategic steps investors should consider before either decision is appealed or stayed.
Webinar date: July 10 at 9 a.m. PST
Panelist:
- Vanitha Patil, Patil & Associates
- Shams Vahedi, SHV Law Corporation
- Braxton Barlett
Bios
Braxton Bartlett is a former collegiate and professional basketball player turned real-estate investor, developer, and operator. He founded Paladin Capital, a development and management fund focused on residential assets with over 30 million in assets under management. He serves as managing partner of The Bartlett & Waskas Group, a growing commercial real-estate fund. A recent addition to EB5 Lending Alliance Sales team, Bartlett brings practical, on-the-ground real-estate experience to the EB-5 arena. His style pairs disciplined underwriting and crisp execution with brand-conscious operations—powered by a competitor’s drive and a team-first mindset shaped by high-level athletics. Bartlett concentrates on resilient, cash-flowing properties and long-term partnerships with lenders, operators, and investors both domestically and abroad. Across both residential and commercial projects. For the EB5 world he works in deal analysis, sales, and overall project fluidity.