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...
While there was a time when having a business relationship with Latin America was of minor importance to the U.S., since the 1930’s, the importance of bilateral relationships with Latin American countries has changed drastically. Latin America currently represents an opportunity for two different kinds...
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...
Many EB-5 stakeholders associate EB-5 funding with hotel development projects and other traditional industries, such as assisted living facilities, mixed-use residential projects, restaurants, and public structures. However, a variety of innovative and non-traditional project types, as depicted in the table below, can also fit well...
On May 4, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed filing fee increases and the addition of a new fee to the EB-5 Program. The government agency, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, has invited the public to comment on its...
As a Commonwealth of the United States, Puerto Rico uses the U.S. Dollar as its currency, is defended by the U.S. armed forces, and is subject to the American Federal Court System and Laws. However, one little-known fact that is highly useful to prospective EB-5...
Some foreign nationals seeking admission to the United States are not eligible to apply for the E-2 Treaty Investor visa. This is the case for citizens of Brazil, Venezuela, Mainland China, India, and a number of other countries that have not yet signed an applicable...
Thanks to a recent publication by two scholars from NYU Stern School of Business, we now have a solid understanding of recent trends in the use of EB-5 capital, particularly in the realm of real estate development. In March 2016, Professor Jeanne Calderon and Scholar-in-Residence Gary...
As we have previously reported, the fate of EB-5 Regional Center Program remains uncertain. After two temporary extensions in 2015, the Regional Center Program is once again set to expire on September 30th, 2016. At that time, Congress may renew the Regional Center Program with...