On November 21, 2019, the dreaded (by those of us in the industry) long-anticipated increased to the minimum investment amounts required for EB-5 Immigrant Investors came to fruition – what used to be $1,000,000 and $500,000 investments (the latter being in a Targeted Employment Area)...
“Individuals seeking U.S. residency should take the proper steps, while they still can, to decrease potential tax liability in the United States. My knowledge as a tax professional adds another important alliance to e-Council’s strategic partnerships.” – Jason Brown We are happy to announce that Jason...
According to recent announcements by Charles Oppenheim, the Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division of the U.S. Department of State, a retrogression of the EB-5 immigrant visa category will likely take place during the U.S. government’s 2014-2015 fiscal year. The State Departments’ fiscal...
In 1992, Congress took initiatives to enhance the economic impact of the EB-5 program, first introduced in 1990, by authorizing the Regional Center Pilot Program. This program allows “Regional Centers”—which can be publicly-, privately-, or jointly-owned—to pool EB-5 capital from multiple foreign investors. The pooled...
In a decision dated July 29, 2014, the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) denied an appeal by a petitioner claiming that a comprehensive Business Plan was submitted. The AAO agreed with the original decision and the petitioner’s appeal was dismissed. The petitioner’s investment was through an established...
Did you know that e-Council Inc.com offers a multi-disciplinary approach to the Business Plan process, and offers a range of services complementary to the Business Plans, such as the essential Market Study element? As a critical part of the EB-5 process, and for that matter a...
On September 10, 2014, USCIS held a teleconference for EB-5 stakeholders. Chief Nicholas Colucci led the meeting accompanied by three new members of his team. Mr. Colucci offered updates regarding transparency and predictability. Many questions were addressed while others were left unanswered. Mr. Colucci began by explaining...
During the AILA EB-5 Conference in Chicago on August 23, 2014, attendees were informed about an important update on a quota limit, which has been rumored to be on the horizon for some time now. Charles Oppenheim, the State Department’s chief of visa control, announced...
In order to be successful in securing EB-5 Visa status, all EB-5 investors must Invest In A New Commercial Enterprise that either creates or preserves at least 10 permanent full-time jobs. The minimum qualifying investment is $1,000,000 while the minimum qualifying investment either within a high...
The E-2 nonimmigrant visa category allows treaty investors to enter the United States under a bilateral treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and the country of which the investor is a citizen. The treaty investor must be coming to the United States...