Why Lower EB-5 Fees Matter — and How Koshiba Law Firm Is Changing the Game

Rose Odette
16 hours ago
3 min read

Introduction

When you’ve built a life around breaking barriers — in tech, in business, and now in immigration — you start recognizing when history is about to bend again. This week, the Department of Homeland Security proposed a 14–15% price drop on EB-5 visa filing fees. That might sound like bureaucracy doing its thing — but to those of us who live and breathe opportunity, it’s a signal flare: the gates to America’s investor visa pathway are opening wider than they have in years.

And that’s where Koshiba Law comes in.

👩⚖️ The Backstory — From Business to Immigration

When Kaitlin founded Koshiba Law Firm, she didn’t want to just file visas — she wanted to rewrite how families and investors experienced immigration. She watched what happened to me when the system got it wrong, and she made a decision: her firm would stand for fairness, clarity, and integrity.

Fast-forward to now: Kaitlin’s firm focuses exclusively on family and business immigration, with a special niche in EB-2 and EB-5 visas for Japanese professionals and Michigan’s automotive innovators. She’s helping clients who are ready to invest, create jobs, and build something real in America.

When I told her about DHS’s proposal to cut EB-5 fees — from roughly $11,160 down to $9,625 (or $9,530 for regional-center investors) — her first words were, “Mom, this is huge for our clients.” She’s right. It’s not just about saving a few thousand dollars — it’s about what that money represents: accessibility, momentum, and confidence.

💡 Why This Change Matters

For decades, EB-5 has been the gateway for visionary investors who want to call America home — but it’s also been bogged down by uncertainty, cost, and backlog fatigue. Now, DHS is not only cutting costs but also introducing processing-time goals (240 days for regional-center petitions, 180 days for designations).

That’s a massive shift in tone from “wait and see” to “execute with intention.”

And that’s the sweet spot Kaitlin and I both live for — the bridge between vision and action.

🏁 From Our Family to Yours — The Bigger Message

Every generation either builds a new ladder or climbs the one before it. Kaitlin’s using her law degree to build ladders for families, founders, and investors who want to take their shot. I built my companies to help people grow wealth and impact. Together, we’re watching the system finally evolve in the right direction — toward efficiency, fairness, and access.

So if you’re one of those entrepreneurs or global citizens thinking, “Maybe this is my time,” — you’re right. The door just opened wider, and it’s time to walk through it.

🚀 Five Ideals to Remember

Access Is Power. Lower fees expand the playing field.
Momentum Wins. Speed in processing means you can act on timing, not red tape.
Integrity Matters. Work with attorneys who align ethics with outcomes.
Invest with Intention. The right EB-5 project is both business and legacy.
Family Is the Foundation. Whether it’s blood or business — who you build with matters most.

🔧 Five Actions You Can Take - Koshiba Law Firm

Schedule a consultation with Koshiba Law to explore EB-5 or EB-2 pathways.
Prepare your investment plan while fees remain at reduced levels.
Review DHS’s proposed rule on filing-fee changes.
Attend my Freedom Circle Mastermind to understand the investor-side strategy.
Subscribe to the Bullish on Business Podcast for upcoming interviews with Kaitlin on EB-5 and family immigration.

🌎 Conclusion

When you see a window of opportunity — especially one that comes with lower cost and faster execution — you charge through it. That’s not just good business; it’s the Bullish way.

Kaitlin and I are watching a generational shift in motion. Immigration is no longer just a legal process; it’s a strategic life plan — and the EB-5 fee reduction is one more reason to start that journey now.