Increase regulatory compliance: Extremely likely In recent years, several high profile cases of alleged fraud have put the spotlight on EB-5 investors and regional centers, U.S.-based organizations that act as an intermediary between investors and developers. To shore up compliance, a series of rules is being proposed – ranging from inspections for regional centers and background checks for investors. “Everyone should want there to be compliance,” Orenstein said. “Then there’s less bad press, it’s a more legitimate program.”