What Exactly Is The EB-5 I-829 Petition?

The EB-5 I-829 Petition by Entrepreneur To Remove Conditions On Permanent Residence Status is the form EB-5 investors’ attorneys file once all of the EB-5 Program’s requirements are fulfilled...

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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"]

Regional Centers Could See EB-5 Visa Filings From India Double

As H-1B visas become more restrictive and gain longer waiting times, Indians are turning to the EB-5 Program to obtain U.S. green cards. Major EB-5 regional centers could see EB-5 visa filings from India double this year...

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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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Better Than Student Visas, Using EB-5 To Attend Top U.S. Colleges

These are the reasons why foreign national students are forsaking student visas in favor of using EB-5 to attend top U.S. colleges. Here are the 3 advantages of the EB-5 visa for foreign students looking to attend top U.S. colleges...

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Some EB-5 Investors Want Their Money Back—Will This Prompt Program Reform?

For the last six plus years, Chinese investors made up around 80% of the total number of investors in the EB-5 Program. With expected wait times of more than 10-years, some Chinese EB-5 investors are looking for ways to withdraw their investment funds and abandon their pursuit of the EB-5 visa...

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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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