Webinar | The EB-5 in action webinar series
Combining EB-5 and Opportunity Zones
Strategic financing combinations that drive projects forward
Sept. 30, 2025 · Authored by Colin J. Walsh, Aaron Grau, Jillian O'Brien, Zeinat Zughayer
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has undergone recent updates but continues to serve as a strategic financing tool for bringing development projects to life. In this on-demand webinar, we explore recent updates to the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program following the release of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and how OZ and EB-5 financing can be strategically combined within a single project. We also discuss why 2026 may be a pivotal year for planning around both programs and provide insights to help developers navigate upcoming changes and position their projects for success.
Speakers:
- Aaron Grau, CEO & Founder, Global Association Partners | Executive Director, Invest In the USA (IIUSA)
- Jillian O’Brien, J.D., Manager - EB-5 consulting team, Baker Tilly
- Colin Walsh, J.D., Principal, Baker Tilly
- Zeinat Zughayer, J.D., Senior Manager, Baker Tilly
Related sections
- Affordable Housing
- Construction
- Development Advisory
- EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
- Government Funding & Compliance Advisory
- Government Services
- Inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A deep dive into its tax provisions
- Municipal Advisory
- Opportunity Zones
- Private Equity & Portfolio Companies
- Private Wealth
