On January 28, 2015, Congressmen Jared Polis (D-CO) and Mark Amodei (R-NV2) introduced a bi-partisan bill into the House of Representatives. The bill proposes to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, scheduled to expire on September 30th of...
As of now, foreign-born entrepreneurs seeking to start a company in the United States are faced with limited or no visa options. Though “improving access to the U.S. for foreign-born entrepreneurs has been talked about for years and has wide bipartisan support,” the discussion of...
EB-5 investments require a minimum of $1 million—or $500,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (“TEA”)—and the creation of ten full-time jobs within two years of an investor’s obtaining lawful permanent residency. This requirement can be met by directly purchasing a unit of a franchised business....
“Individuals seeking U.S. residency should take the proper steps, while they still can, to decrease potential tax liability in the United States. My knowledge as a tax professional adds another important alliance to e-Council’s strategic partnerships.” – Jason Brown We are happy to announce that Jason...
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...
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we reviewed many of the key questions that investors should ask concerning the legal, economic, and financial aspects of EB-5 projects. In this post, we will cover what business owners and developers need to assess before committing resources...
Investors and business owners seeking to enter the EB-5 arena must conduct a thorough analysis at the outset to determine whether the particular project meets all EB-5 requirements and is likely to pass USCIS scrutiny. In addition to assessing its EB-5 readiness, investors should scrutinize...
There has been much discussion about the well-known E-2 Investment Visa, but as we know this is not the only way to gain entry into the U.S. Additionally, to qualify for an E-2, not only is a “substantial investment” required, but the applicant must also...
Foreign nationals looking to immigrate to the U.S. may consider two particularly popular visa options: the L-1A and EB-5. This article will delineate the key differences and advantages that each visa has to offer. [caption id="attachment_17405" align="alignnone" width="275"] immigration visa[/caption] General Background: The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers...
At e-Council Inc. our ultimate goal is always the same: we want to be able to help our investor clients to achieve the American Dream. To do this, we provide our clients with the materials they need so that their visas are approved, and they...