No matter what happens at the end of April with the Regional Center Program facing expiration and an uncertain future, one thing is clear: Navigating the EB-5 process is challenging and time-consuming. The stakes are high – there is no room for error at any...
On September 28, Congress once again approved a short-term renewal for the EB-5 Regional Center Program, two days before its “sunset” date. The last minute re-authorization was included as part of a larger spending bill, and comes with no changes to the program. This is the...
By Alexandra Clough - Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Lauren Cohen is founder of e-Council Inc., a Boca Raton-based firm that helps businesses obtain financing through the federal EB-5 visa program. Through the program, foreign nationals that invest in U.S. businesses and create jobs can receive...
Recently, there has been more concern over whether the EB-5 Regional Center program will be renewed in 2015. The program is set to “expire” on September 30, 2015, unless it is renewed for the tenth time! Additionally, there is concern because of the results of the...
Corruption in the EB-5 Regional Center Program: Part 1 This is Part 1 in a three-part series on corruption in the EB-5 Regional Center. In this post, we will examine how and why fraud has taken place within the program. In Part 2, we will...
Establishing a new business or investing in an existing one is exciting, but it is not easy, especially when you are required to create 10 full-time jobs pursuant to the EB-5 program.[1] There are many things that could change the vision and approach outlined in...