The 5 Basic EB-5 Visa Requirements Plus Tips

Here are the 5 basic EB-5 visa requirements as well as a few tips that can help with the process. While the EB-5 Program can appear simple, the EB-5 visa requirements can be overwhelming due to the sheer amount of...

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May 2018 EB-5 Visa Bulletin And The Vietnam Retrogression

Does the May 2018 EB-5 visa bulletin reveal a Vietnam retrogression? The May 2018 EB-5 visa bulletin has been released by the Department of State and I n it is has been revealed that the priority date...

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Will Countries Other Than China Face An EB-5 Retrogression?

What is the likelihood that countries other than China will see an EB-5 retrogression in the near future? Are EB-5 agents warning potential investors about a possible EB-5 retrogression in order to get them to invest sooner, or is it a real possibility for applicants from Vietnam and India?

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Can EB-5 Investment Capital Be Used For Purchasing Land And Equipment?

In a direct EB-5 project, can EB-5 investment capital be allocated to any part of the project? While EB-5 investment capital can be allocated to any part of the project, the key...

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What To Look For When Renting An EB-5 Regional Center

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...

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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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How The EB-5 Reform Act Affects Investment Categories

The EB-5 Immigration Investor Visa and Regional Center Reform Act (The "EB-5 Reform Act"), is a draft bill that Congress is considering including in the next Omnibus. While the EB-5 Reform Act draft bill is still being revised, proposed changes were released. Here's how a proposed change in the...

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Major Changes Proposed To The EB-5 Program

This month, members of Congress made a draft proposal to reform the EB-5 Program. The proposals, called the Immigrant Investor Visa and Regional Center Program Comprehensive Reform Act (EB-5 Reform Act), if passed, would be included with the government spending bill on March 23...

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Upcoming April 2018 EB-5 Visa Bulletin

The upcoming April 2018 EB-5 visa bulletin has been released. To read the full April 2018 EB-5 visa bulletin, visit the U.S. Department of State website here. Final action dates for the EB-5 Non-Regional Center Program...

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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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EB 5 Visa Requirements Summarized

In order to qualify for permanent residency in the United States, potential EB-5 investors must meet certain EB 5 visa requirements. There are 3 main EB 5 visa requirements that investors must fulfill. Once they application is approved, then the EB 5 visa applicant, their spouse, and their unmarried children...

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Why Do EB-5 Investment Projects Offer Such Low Returns To Investors?

Why do EB-5 investment projects offer such low returns to investors? EB-5 investors are placing a large amount of capital, at minimum $500,000, at risk into an EB-5 investment project, so why are the returns depressingly low? This is a common question that many potential investors ask after their initial...

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Everything You Need To Know About A Targeted Employment Area (TEA)

Acquiring targeted employment area designation for an EB-5 project is one of the most important steps in the EB-5 process. What is a targeted employment area? A targeted employment area is a location that is either rural or has a high unemployment rate. EB-5 investors can invest in an area that either is or isn't a...

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What Are The 3 Advantages Of Using An EB-5 Regional Center?

What are EB-5 Regional Centers? Why do the majority of EB-5 investors choose the Regional Center Program route? EB-5 Regional Centers are public or private organizations designated by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that can sponsor capital investment projects located in a...

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