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...
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...
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,...
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...
In a previous blog post, we discussed the benefits of public-private partnerships between Regional Centers and municipal or state governments. Such partnerships—including governmental ownership of Regional Centers—help both developers and governments develop large-scale projects that serve the public good. On a smaller scale, governmental support...
As previously reported, the EB-5 Regional Center Program is not a permanent institution; instead, in its current iteration, it requires Congressional re-authorization every few years. Thus far, Congress has reauthorized the program five times since its inception in 1993. The current authorization is set to...
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...