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...
Source Of Funds
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...
Traditionally, USCIS has treated unsecured loans as unviable sources of EB-5 funds. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, however, changed the landscape of the EB-5 program in 2020 when it concluded in Zhang v. USCIS, 978 F. 3d 1314, 1319-22 (D.C. Cir. 2020) that loan proceeds invested into an NCE are indeed...