Companies with development projects or client’s with projects looking to raise EB-5 capital, may be interested in renting an EB-5 Regional Center.

While opening a Regional Center can be a long and costly process, renting an already established Regional Center can be extremely advantageous to companies, entrepreneurs, and developers looking to utilize EB-5 funding for their projects.

What should a company look for in a Regional Center? What are the requirements for and benefits of renting an EB-5 Regional Center?

Here’s what a company should look for when seeking to rent an EB-5 Regional Center:

• The Regional Center’s jurisdiction covers the location of the proposed project.
• The Regional Center is already approved to handle the industries associated with the project or could easily file the amendments.
• The Regional Center markets and promotes projects from other companies and not just their own projects.
• They are willing to negotiate on price and fees that work for you.
• They have strong oversight over the project.
• They are designated by USCIS.
• They have a strong track record, management team, and referrals.
• There is no litigation against the Regional Center.

These are some of the requirements for renting an EB-5 Regional Center:

• It is recommended that a company interested in renting a Regional Center hire an attorney to assist with due diligence.
• Experts have stated that the Regional Center is compliant with all Federal laws.
• Review all the terms of the rental agreement.
• There are no competing projects at the Regional Center.
• The Regional Center has past I-526 and I-829 Petition approvals.

What are the benefits? An EB-5 Regional Center can provide many services. Some of these services include:

• The Regional Center will research and learn about your company, developer and project, so that they can market and promote the project to potential investors abroad.
• They can handle licensing.
• They can provide administrative and management services.

For more information about renting an EB-5 Regional Center, send us a message.

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