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,...
Some EB-5 projects involve public-private partnerships between Regional Centers and municipal or state governments. These partnerships appear to be a mutually beneficial way for developers and governments to work together on large-scale, landscape-altering projects that concurrently serve consumers and the public good. Governmental involvement in...
Some E-2 visa applicants make their investments with the intention of eventually transitioning to an EB-5 visa. This article will explore the reasons for converting from E-2 to EB-5 and the important factors that petitioners must contemplate when doing so. Let us first consider the difference...
Developers have increasingly looked to the EB-5 program as a less expensive, easier to obtain source of capital over traditional financing. However, lengthy I-526 processing times present a challenge to developers with shovel-ready projects. In many EB-5 deals, investors’ funds are placed in escrow until...
There are three basic components that must be proven in a successful EB-5 investor petition: (1) investment of the requisite amount of capital[1]; (2) in a new commercial enterprise; which (3) results in the creation of at least 10 new, full-time jobs.[2] USCIS is very...
e-Council Inc. is thrilled to announce the launch of our new animated explainer video, “The EB-5 Process Explained.” This awesome resource is conveniently located on our home page. Our goal in creating this video is to guide you through the complex EB-5 maze in an entertaining...