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...
Read moreMay 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...
Read moreEB-5 Green Card Alternatives Not As Great
Worried about an EB-5 Program backlog? Maybe you’ve looked into EB-5 green card alternatives and found a few options that sound interesting, but are they as good as EB-5...
Read moreLA Times Says The EB-5 Program May Be “Surest Path To Green Card”
In a new article published on April 10th, the LA Times delves into the appeal of the EB-5 Program. The EB-5 Program offers wealthy foreigners green cards, and a pathway to...
Read moreWill 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?
Read moreCan 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...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreCommon 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...
Read moreEB-5 Program Extended Six Months Without Reform
Despite tweeting that he might veto the Omnibus, President Trump signed the spending bill on Friday, March 23rd. The spending bill included an EB-5 Program extension for six months.
Read moreWhat Is An EB-5 Accredited Investor?
What is an EB-5 accredited investor? Is being an EB-5 accredited investor a mandatory requirement for the EB-5 visa...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreMajor 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...
Read moreUpcoming 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...
Read moreAre 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...
Read moreCan You Make A Safe EB-5 Investment?
Do safe EB-5 investments exist? Potential EB-5 investors have many options when it comes to investments, but are any of them safe investments? Can an EB-5 investor obtain a guaranteed return...
Read moreEB 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...
Read moreWhy 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...
Read moreEverything 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...
Read moreWhat 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...
Read moreEB-5 Extension Through March 23, 2018
Another short-term EB-5 extension has been passed through March 23, 2018. After the short-term EB-5 extension, Congress would need to reauthorize and/or reform the EB-5 Regional Center Program in either an appropriations bill, extending it until September, or...
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