What’s An EB-5 Project?

A qualified foreign national must invest at minimum $500,000 into an EB-5 project in order to apply for U.S. conditional residency through the Regional Center Program...

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10 Common EB-5 Immigration Questions

These are 10 of the most common EB-5 immigration questions. Find out what the EB-5 Regional Center Program is, who is eligible, how to qualify for the lower minimum investment amount, and much more...

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5 Tips For Filing I-526 Petitions Before The December 21st EB-5 Expiration

Filing the I-526 Petition is one of the most important steps to the process of acquiring an EB-5 visa...

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EB-5 Investor Program Process Explained

Here’s an easy to follow breakdown of the EB-5 Investor Program process. First, to decide if the EB-5 Program is right for you, consult with an experienced EB-5 immigration attorney. An EB-5 attorney can help you determine if the EB-5 Program is the right choice for you…

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EB-5 Due Diligence Before The Regional Center Program Deadline!

KAPIN PLLC New York EB-5 Immigration AttorneyThe EB-5 Program is a popular way for foreign nationals to obtain U.S. visas for their families, however, it requires a hefty upfront investment of $500,000 into an at-risk new commercial enterprise. With that much capital at stake, EB-investors will want to conduct through EB-5 due diligence.Hiring the right professionals to assist with EB-5 due diligence is key. The main EB-5 professional an investor with want to consult with is an experienced EB-5 immigration attorney. How can an EB-5 immigration attorney help?What types of due diligence can an EB-5 immigration attorney assist an investor with? An attorney can help an EB-5 investor vet the Regional Center and the project. They will tell you:

  • The legal aspect
  • The Regional Center’s reputation
  • The project’s financial structure and business plan
  • The number of petition approvals/denials the project received (performance record)
  • The effectiveness of their job creation methodology
  • The exit strategy

It’s important to find an attorney that is not associated with the regional center or project you’re interested in. This attorney can then assist you with finding the right project that fits your risk tolerance. Once the project and the regional center is vetted, an immigration attorney can then further help you collect all the required documentation needed to file your I-526 petition as well as assist with the escrow.https://www.eb5daily.com/form-526-petition-alien-entrepreneur-evidence/The EB-5 Program is a good route for many investors because it offers a lower wait time compared to other visa categories and it has less restrictions that other visa routes.https://www.eb5daily.com/eb5-green-card-benefits/ [formidable id="11" title="1"]

How EB-5 Investors Can Help Their Parents Get U.S. Residency

After an investor fulfills the requirements of the EB-5 Program and obtains lawful permanent residency they may be wondering how EB-5 investors can help their parents get U.S. residency, too...

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Avoid Denials And Delays With These Top EB-5 Source Of Funds Strategies

One small part of the EB-5 Program can turn into a giant headache for investors if they do not start preparing for it early. Compiling the documentation necessary to prove lawful sources of their funds is an often over-looked EB-5 requirement.

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Is EB-5 The Right Option For You? 5 Questions To Ask Yourself

The EB-5 Program is a popular way for foreign nationals to emigrate to the U.S., but is EB-5 the right option for you? Foreign nationals who wish to obtain green cards for themselves, their spouses, and their unmarried children under the age of 21 years, and who have $500,000 to invest in a project in the U.S. can benefit from the many advantages of the EB-5 Program.

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When Must Investors Show EB-5 Job Creation In Direct Projects?

When must EB-5 investors show EB-5 job creation in direct projects? Is there a deadline? Other common EB-5 job creation questions include: How many jobs do investors have to be credited with creating? What types of jobs count? How do investors prove EB-5 job creation to USCIS? Which is more strict, direct project job creation or regional center project job creation?

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How To Market EB-5 To Brazilians

The EB-5 immigrant investor visa is marketed differently to investors depending on their country of origin. For example, the EB-5 market in Brazil is vastly different from the EB-5 market in China...

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How To Determine EB-5 Project Viability

Investors can now choose from more than 700 EB-5 regional centers and each one probably has a fancy brochure flaunting all the bells and whistles you’d get if you invested in their projects. So, how do you get past all that advertising and determine true EB-5 project viability?

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Common EB-5 Job Creation Requirement Questions

Fulfilling the EB-5 job creation requirements is a key part of the EB-5 Program. At the time of filing their I-829 Petitions to remove their conditions on their green cards, EB-5 investors must submit proof that their investment created the requisite number of jobs. Here are 4 of the most common EB-5 job creation requirement questions...

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Are There Downsides To Investing In A Late-Stage EB-5 Project?

Should an investor consider joining a late stage EB-5 project? What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in a late-stage EB-5 project? A late-stage EB-5 project can be very appealing to investors...

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