In our previous blog post, we discussed the two most noted economic benefits of the EB-5 program—it stimulates foreign investment and job creation in the U.S. In this post, we will discuss several unanticipated economic benefits that have resulted from the EB-5 program, particularly in...
In June, two United States senators—Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont—introduced legislation to reauthorize and reform the EB-5 Regional Center Program, which is set to expire on September 30th. The Leahy-Grassley bill was actually the third bill to...
This post is part of e-Council Inc.’s new “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...
This post is part of e-Council Inc.’s new “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 whereas others are not, but all have one theme in common: SUCCESS using...
High-rent cities across the U.S. have been leveraging EB-5 funds to finance development projects involving low-income housing. In fact, some cities have formed their own Regional Centers with a particular focus on sponsoring affordable housing projects. (Though the precise definition of “affordable housing” varies across...
Welcome to e-Council Inc.’s new “Spotlight” series, where we feature successful EB-5 projects across different industries and business types. Franchises may be an ideal option for foreign investors looking to participate actively in the EB-5 program. Franchise chains offer an established business model with a proven...
The opportunity to do business and secure permanent residence in the U.S. is an attractive proposition for many investors. So why do so few people take advantage of the opportunity? Since the beginning of the EB-5 program and the passage of the Immigration Act of 1990,...
Given the EB-5 Regional Center Program’s pending expiration on September 30, 2015, the EB-5 community is anxiously waiting to see what changes and reforms will be made to the Program in order to ensure its re-authorization. One bill—the bi-partisan American Job Creation and Investment Promotion...
In our previous blog post we introduced Mike Xenick, CEO and President of InvestAmerica Capital Advisors, a broker-dealer affiliated, full-service EB-5 Investment Bank, and strategic partner of e-Council Inc. Mike shared tips on the ways in which investors, business owners, and project developers can vet...
Recent SEC allegations against EB-5 broker-dealers highlight the extreme importance of vetting these professionals to make sure that they are licensed, reputable, and trustworthy. In late June, two companies—Boca Raton-based Ireeco LLC and its successor, Hong Kong-based Ireeco Ltd.—were the first to be charged with...