This is Part 3 in a three-part series on corruption in the EB-5 Regional Center Program. In Part 1 (which you can read here), we examined some revelations of corruption in the program. In Part 2, we discussed governmental efforts to make the program more...
This is Part 2 in a 3-part series on corruption in the EB-5 Regional Center Program. In Part 1 (which you can read here), we examined some revelations of corruption in the program. In this post, we will discuss governmental efforts to make the program...
Uma opção atraente para desenvolvedores de projetos necessitando de investimento capital é fazer parceria com investidores estrangeiros que estão em busca de um visto tipo EB-5. Assim como o investidor estrangeiro precisa averiguar adequadamente o investimento potencial, como discutido em nosso artigo anterior, os desenvolvedores...
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...
On November 20, 2014, President Obama outlined his Executive Action focused on immigration matters. During this address, the President stated: “I will make it easier and faster for high-skilled immigrants, graduates, and entrepreneurs to stay and contribute to our economy, as so many business leaders...
One of the most critical steps to obtaining USCIS approval for an EB-5 project is developing a high-quality market study. e-Council Inc.’s experienced professional team of legal and business plan experts and market research analysts can help both businesses and investors alike to produce thorough...
When applying for an EB-5 Visa, the process can be very intimidating. There are multiple steps that require professional assistance in order to successfully secure an EB-5 Visa. The first formal, regulatory step in the EB-5 process is to file an I-526 form, aka "Petition by...
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...
As outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, there are certain requirements that an investor must meet in order to qualify for an E-2 “Treaty Investor” visa. The general qualifications of a treaty investor are that they must: Be a national of a country with which...