No matter what happens at the end of April with the Regional Center Program facing expiration and an uncertain future, one thing is clear: Navigating the EB-5 process is challenging and time-consuming. The stakes are high – there is no room for error at any...
Foreign investment into the United States economy continues to hold appeal for many wealthy immigrants. Those immigrants wishing to relocate and establish their life in the United States, as well as contribute to the economy of the United States through their capital investments, may consider...
One of the first questions that potential EB-5 applicants ask is: "How much do I need to invest in order to qualify for an EB-5 visa?” While the answer to this question is quite simple, it is often shrouded in confusion. In this article, we...
EB-5 Temporarily Extended Short-term, Congress recently passed a continuing resolution extending the EB-5 Regional Center Program through April 28, 2017. Insiders in the EB-5 industry are still working overtime in an effort to update existing legislation so that it will be acceptable within the industry as...
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...
The worlds of immigration law and international business are buzzing over the Obama administration’s recently proposed “Startup Rule”, which was designed to give foreign-born business owners a new option to stay and expand their business ventures in the U.S. The International Entrepreneur Rule does not...
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...
Some foreign nationals seeking admission to the United States are not eligible to apply for the E-2 Treaty Investor visa. This is the case for citizens of Brazil, Venezuela, Mainland China, India, and a number of other countries that have not yet signed an applicable...
When Congress established the EB-5 Visa Category in 1990, its goal was to to ensure that the funds committed by immigrant investors were obtained lawfully and not as a result of any illegal activity. Therefore, lawmakers passed a “lawful source of funds” requirement for both...
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...