One of the first questions that potential EB-5 applicants ask is: "How much do I need to invest in order to qualify for an EB-5 visa?” While the answer to this question is quite simple, it is often shrouded in confusion. In this article, we...
EB-5 Temporarily Extended Short-term, Congress recently passed a continuing resolution extending the EB-5 Regional Center Program through April 28, 2017. Insiders in the EB-5 industry are still working overtime in an effort to update existing legislation so that it will be acceptable within the industry as...
As the dust settles on one of the most contentious elections in U.S. history, there is significant uncertainty in terms of what to expect moving forward as President-elect Trump transitions to the White House. We are hearing from clients and colleagues, and observing in social...
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...
Navigating the complex EB-5 process can be challenging and time-consuming. Assembling the right team of experts – including attorneys, analysts, researchers, economists, and business plan writers – can make all the difference to Regional Centers, project developers, business owners, franchisors, and investors alike. The industry...
The worlds of immigration law and international business are buzzing over the Obama administration’s recently proposed “Startup Rule”, which was designed to give foreign-born business owners a new option to stay and expand their business ventures in the U.S. The International Entrepreneur Rule does not...
Last week, the Obama administration proposed a Rule that would allow foreign entrepreneurs to come to the United States for up to five years to build a new company. The Rule will allow entrepreneurs across any industry to apply for temporary entry, but is particularly...
Foreign nationals trying to immigrate to the U.S., hoping to invest in a business opportunity, or to establish a new business or a branch of an existing business in the U.S. face a daunting process that starts with deciding which business visa is right for...
Back in March, 2016, we announced the launch of our new animated explainer video, “The EB-5 Process Explained.” Conveniently located on our home page, the video guides viewers through the complex EB-5 process in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format. In response to popular demand, we have now translated the...
This post is part of e-Council Inc.’s “Spotlight” series, in which we feature successful EB-5 projects across different industries and business types. Some of the spotlighted businesses may be our clients’ while others are not, but all have one theme in common: SUCCESS using EB-5...