The EB-5 program is entering a significant regulatory chapter. In July 2026, DHS released a 358-page proposed rule to fully implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act — which could reshape items from bridge financing and TEA qualification to redeployment timelines and regional center compliance. The rule is still open for public comment through August 31. Join two immigration attorneys as they cut through the legal complexity to explain what actually may be changing, what remains uncertain, and what it could mean for your immigration strategy and green card timeline. Whether you’re actively filing, weighing your options, or simply trying to make sense of the headlines, this candid, attorney-led conversation aims to give you information to help you move forward in your EB-5 journey.
Webinar date: August 28 at 9 a.m. PST
Panelists:
- Ili Chavez Subhan, corporate, securities, and investment-based immigration attorney
- Andres Echevarria, Chairman of the international law firm Vivanco & Vivanco
- Claudia Ortega, real estate and investment professional, EB5LA
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Claudia I. Ortega is a seasoned real estate and investment professional with more than 20 years of experience spanning residential and commercial real estate, mortgage lending, investor advisory, and strategic market positioning. Her career has been deeply rooted in guiding sophisticated buyers, sellers, and business owners through complex real estate transactions, capital structuring, and market-driven decision-making across multiple U.S. markets.
As a licensed real estate broker and former mortgage company owner, Ortega has overseen transactions involving residential portfolios, commercial properties, and development-oriented assets, with a strong command of underwriting standards, capital stacks, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. Her background includes structuring and reviewing conventional, government-backed, and alternative financing solutions, experience that aligns directly with the financial and asset-backed fundamentals of EB-5 investment projects.
Ortega is also recognized for her leadership in public policy advocacy and consumer protection. She has actively participated in congressional meetings in Washington, D.C., lobbying for consumer rights in housing and lending, and working alongside federal agencies, financial institutions, and elected officials to advance responsible homeownership and transparency in real estate finance. This policy-facing experience provides her with a nuanced understanding of regulatory frameworks and investor protections which are critical components of the EB-5 ecosystem.
Ortega has led large-scale public education initiatives and media campaigns, serving as a spokesperson across television, radio, print, and digital platforms. She is known for her ability to translate complex financial and real estate concepts into clear, investor-focused narratives, bridging the gap between technical detail and strategic vision.
Ili Chavez Subhan is a corporate, securities, and investment-based immigration attorney with over 13 years of experience serving as outside general counsel to multinational corporations, expanding enterprises, and institutional investors. Specializing in cross-border capital deployment and private offerings—including Reg D, Reg S, and complex EB-5 structures—Ili guides international investors and businesses through U.S. market expansions. An expert in fund formation, PPM disclosures, and global mobility strategies, Ili was honored as the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Legal Innovator of the Year for pioneering automated deal-execution architecture. Backed by a highly international academic foundation featuring specialized certificates from the University of Oxford, Hong Kong University, and Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina, Ili brings a multi-jurisdictional, business-first perspective to EB-5 capital projects and enterprise risk management.
Andres is Chairman of the international law firm Vivanco & Vivanco, headquartered in Miami, Florida. He has practiced immigration law exclusively for nearly 20 years, specializing in investor visas. Andres represents companies and high networth individuals from around the world with their US immigration strategies.
Andres is a Georgetown University graduate and a former Fulbright scholar. He is licensed in the US (State Bar of California) and Argentina (Buenos Aires Bar Association). Andres is a frequent law school lecturer and speaker and contributor at conferences in the US immigration law field. He has published multiple relevant reports and books on immigration law.
Andres is fluent in English, Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese and French.