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Foreign investors have two options when investing in an EB-5 project. They can either invest through a USCIS-designated regional center or invest directly in an EB-5 project. The EB-5 investment amounts are either $800,000 or $1,050,000, depending on whether the investor invests in a rural, high-unemployment, or infrastructure project. These investments are directed into a...
Discover how EB-5 Regional Centers drive economic development through job creation and capital investment in targeted areas. EB-5 Regional Centers- What Are They and What Do They Do? EB-5 investors can invest directly. Or, they can invest through an EB-5 regional center. Regional centers are in the U.S. They foster job creation and economic development...
The visa bulletin is a monthly publication issued by the US Department of State that provides information on the availability of immigrant visas. It categorizes applicants based on their priority date and country of birth, determining when they can proceed with applying for a green card. On the visa bulletin, the 5th preference category refers...
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has gained significant attention from individuals holding H-1B and F-1 visas in the US. These visa holders, who seek pathways to permanent residency and greater flexibility in their lives, are increasingly turning to the EB-5 program as a viable option. The increase in interest stems from concurrent filing, which locks...
In the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, the question of where to invest is just as important as how funds are sourced and obtained. The program offers unique opportunities for investors seeking U.S. residency through investment, with a lower investment requirement of $800,000 USD for those who invest in projects located in rural areas, high unemployment...
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is one of the fastest ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States. An integral part of the process is the requirement to demonstrate the lawful source and path of funds used for the investment. While proving the source of funds may seem daunting at first glance, it is...
Understanding the complex and dynamic EB-5 process requires an understanding of the key players involved. From immigration attorneys navigating legal complexities to securities attorneys who structure investment projects and economists evaluating the economic impact of proposed projects, each player plays a crucial part in helping investors obtain a green card through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor...
The EB-5 Program Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) of 2022 authorizes certain new investors to file a Form I-485 (Application for Adjustment of Status) along with a Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor) or Form I-526E (Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor). This is called concurrent filing, and to take advantage of it, there...