USCIS approves Montana EB-5 project, offering accelerated green card path

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially approved the EB-5 rural project Alpine 93/40 in Whitefish, Montana. This decision officially opens Phase II of the EB-5 offering, providing foreign investors with new avenues to pursue a green card through an expedited process for rural investments. The project's I-956F approval validates its business plan, capital structure, and job creation projections.

Managed by US Immigration Fund (USIF), a leading EB-5 regional center, the development is a residential and hotel complex designed to meet demand for luxury accommodations. The project is estimated to generate over 483 jobs, exceeding the EB-5 minimum requirement by 27%. Currently, the offering is structured for 38 participants, with limited spots remaining.

As a construction project in a designated rural Targeted Employment Area (TEA), investors are eligible for priority processing under the EB-5 Integrity and Reform Act of 2022. Phase I of the development, which began in June 2025, is over 59% complete, with substantial completion expected by December 15, 2026. Phase II is slated to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Foreign investors aiming to capitalize on this opportunity must contact USIF for detailed information and to secure one of the remaining spots. A critical deadline of September 30 has been set for applications to receive "grandfathered rights." According to the law firm Offit Kurman, filing before this date ensures that USCIS will process the application even if the EB-5 Regional Center Program's authorization lapses in the future, making this the most secure time to apply.