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...
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...
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...
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...
A market feasibility study plays two crucial roles in the EB-5 process. First, it is an essential component of a proper and thorough due diligence assessment, as it determines the project’s feasibility for EB-5 approval by USCIS and its potential marketability to prospective investors (if...
On Wednesday, December 15th, Congress temporarily extended the EB-5 Regional Center Program for a second time this fiscal year as part of an Omnibus Spending Bill . This temporary extension gives the program a reprieve until the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30,...
e-Council Inc. is proud to announce its official partnership with NES Financial Corp. (NES), an EB-5 escrow agent market leader, through NES’s exclusive Medallion Referral Partner Program. This program is dedicated to improving the EB-5 process. NES only selects “the most ethical organizations to join...
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...