Upcoming EB-5 Program March 2018 Visa Bulletin

The upcoming EB-5 Program March 2018 Visa Bulletin has been released.  The March 2018 Visa Bulletin reveals new final action dates for EB-5 as well as new dates for filing...

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3 Hudson Boulevard Developer Seeks $350 Million In EB-5 Funding

The developer, Moinian Group, of 3 Hudson Boulevard is seeking up to $350 million in funding from EB-5 investors. The EB-5 financing would be arranged by George Washington Immigration Group, an EB-5 Regional Center, and would be structured as limited partnerships...

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Businessman Quiros Settles For $81 Million For Jay Peak Resort EB-5 Case

Vermont ski resort business man, Ariel Quiros, has agreed to pay back more than $81 million after misusing EB-5 investors money for personal expenses. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled with Quiros for $81 million and was fined an additional $1 million. Quiros did not admit to wrongdoing...

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How Does An EB-5 Loan Work?

The EB-5 Program is complex and oftentimes confusing. Potential EB-5 applicants who may be researching the EB-5 loan may come across what appears to be conflicting information. Does an EB-5 investor make a loan to their project? How does an EB-5 loan work?

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EB-5 Visa For Foreign Students

Is an EB-5 visa for foreign students the best option? Why should foreign students select the EB-5 Program visa over other visa categories and what are the major benefits?

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EB-5 Growth By Country

What are the top 5 countries and do they all reveal EB-5 growth? Which countries display EB-5 growth and which appear to be slowing down? The data comes from the EB-5 Visa Statistics by Immigrant Origin for FY 2017 and it shows that the top 5 countries make up more than 86% of the visas issued...

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EB-5 Has Been Extended Through February 8, 2018

After a three-day government shutdown, Congress has passed and President Trump has signed a Continuing Resolution extending funding for government operations and programs. Under this CR, EB-5 has been extended through February 8, 2018...

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What Are Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs)?

What are targeted employment areas, why are they important to the EB-5 Program, and how are they designated? What are targeted employment areas? Targeted employment areas (TEAs) are areas that are either rural...

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EB-5 Petition Processing Data Released For FY 2017

USCIS has released its EB-5 petition processing data for FY 2017. What does the EB-5 petition data for FY 2017 say about the state of the EB-5 Program? Is it good news or bad news? This year, the EB-5 petition data reveals a little bit of good and bad news...

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EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Category: Everything You Need To Know

If you are keen on the EB-5 immigrant investor visa category, then the information in the this easy to read and comprehensive article may prove valuable. Background: Why was the EB-5 immigrant investor visa category created...

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How To Get An EB-5 Visa

Here's how to get an EB-5 visa in an easy to follow step-by-step guide. Potential investors are rushing to get an EB-5 visa before reforms take place and the minimum investment amount is raised. Before diving into the process of obtaining an EB-5 visa...

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How To Make An EB-5 Investment Using A Loan

Here's basic information about making an EB-5 investment using a loan. When does making an EB-5 investment with a loan fulfill the EB-5 requirements? The EB-5 Program requires an applicant to invest personal funds. When does using a loan comply?

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The EB-5 Regional Center Program Extended Through January 19, 2018

The EB-5 Regional Center Program has been extended through January 19, 2018, as a part of short-term spending bill passed by Congress. At the moment, the Department of State's January Visa Bulletin still lists the EB-5 Regional Center Program as unauthorized, however, that should be updated soon....

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Why Is An EB-5 Direct Investment Better Than An EB-5 Regional Center Investment?

A quick search on the EB-5 Program will turn up dozens of articles on the merits of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, but is an EB-5 direct investment a...

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