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Kolter Homes’ Cresswind communities, designed for adults 55 and over, are the best-selling homes in the active adult real estate market. Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes community, located in the…

  Author: Samuel B. Silverman The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is one of the fastest and most reliable ways for foreign nationals and their immediate family members to receive U.S.…

  Author: Samuel B. Silverman United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released processing data for EB-5 visa applications covering October through December 2023—that is, FY2023 Q1. These statistics…

  Author: Michael B. Schoenfeld Over the years, the EB-5 visa, which stands for employment-based fifth preference visa, has proven to be a viable and straightforward route for foreign nationals…

  Author: Michael B. Schoenfeld With the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) enacted on March 15, 2022, the EB-5 Regional Center Program was reauthorized for another five…

  Author: Samuel B. Silverman For thousands of H-1B visa holders laid off in 2022-23 across the slumping U.S. tech sector, the American Dream has been abruptly cut short with…

  Author: Michael B. Schoenfeld The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a reliable pathway for foreign nationals to get a U.S. Green Card and even citizenship through investment if they…

  Author: Samuel B. Silverman In March 2023, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program/ It reviewed the monitoring of fraud and national…

  Author: Michael B. Schoenfeld Franchise Investments Why Choose a Regional Center Investment Instead? The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is an excellent opportunity for foreign nationals looking to secure permanent…

  Author: Samuel B. Silverman Thanks to permanent residency, EB-5 investors may also be able to take advantage of in-state tuition rates for their children. What is the EB-5 Immigrant…

  Author: Michael B. Schoenfeld The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on virtually every aspect of our lives, including the world of immigration. End of Deadline Flexibility Impact on…

  Author: Samuel B. Silverman Recent litigation filed on behalf of 15 plaintiffs could shed light on USCIS practices concerning EB-5 applicants. Writ of Mandamus/APA Request for Summary Judgement Rule…

EB5AN’s Twin Lakes project recently celebrated a major milestone for one of its investors. Sid Sinha was granted his employment authorization document (EAD) and travel permit just 60 days after…

In an economic climate marked by elevated interest rates and uncertainties, the EB5AN Kolter Twin Lakes Georgia rural EB-5 project posted another record month of strong home sales to active…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is one of the fastest and most reliable ways for foreign nationals, as well as their eligible family members, to receive U.S. green cards and…

  Author: Samuel B. Silverman The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the Visa Bulletin for June 2023. This monthly publication indicates the cutoff dates for EB-5 investors from…

EB5AN’s Saltaire St. Petersburg (Phase I) project has reached a major milestone: an investor recently received USCIS approval for Form I-526 without any request for evidence or “RFE” from USCIS.…

I’m Mohan Kumar. In this article, I’d like to share my journey toward a successful EB-5 investment for my son. In this article, I will outline the steps we took,…

I’m Ken Geraghty, a former financial services and real estate professional. I am here to share my personal journey with the EB-5 investment program. I believe that my insights will…

  Author: Samuel B. Silverman The EB-5 visa program offers a unique opportunity for foreign investors to secure permanent residency in the United States by investing in job-creating projects. While…

  Author: Michael B. Schoenfeld The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a report on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. This report analyzes the EB-5 program’s approach toward monitoring fraud…

Twin Lakes Georgia, a single-family home development near Atlanta, is proud to announce that it has reached a major milestone: 500 homes have been sold. Twin Lakes Georgia has shown…

For his latest Forbes article, EB5AN managing partner Sam Silverman has prepared a comprehensive guide to investing in a rural EB-5 project. Silverman shares his expertise on the unique immigration…

We are going to discuss the many reasons why the EB-5 program is growing in popularity. EB-5 financing is also an increasingly attractive option for project developers. What is the…

The Department of State releases monthly Visa Bulletins that inform EB-5 investors from backlogged countries whether they can proceed with the immigration process. In the newly-released May 2023 Visa Bulletin,…

Around the world, many foreign nationals look to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as the most efficient option to obtain a Green Card and permanent residency in the United States.…

USCIS has recently updated its policy regarding the aging-out of dependents of EB-5 visa applicants. USCIS Policy Update What is Aging Out? Eligibility Impact of the USCIS Policy Update What…

India’s proposal to impose a 20% tax on outbound funds transfers, including EB-5 investment funds, is an interesting development that has attracted a lot of attention. What is the EB-5…

Despite the challenges Vietnamese foreign nationals face in transferring their investment funds to the U.S. due to currency exchange and local transfer restrictions, Vietnam is still among the top countries…

EB5AN recently launched a unique video interview series featuring real EB-5 investors. These investors have been involved in EB5AN’s $800K projects targeting rural and high-unemployment areas. As investor interviews are…

In recent years, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has emerged as a popular pathway for foreign investors seeking to obtain a Green Card in the United States. By investing in…

In recent years, the tech industry has experienced a series of layoffs, and H-1B visa workers have been hit especially hard. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program can offer a solution…

Twin Lakes Georgia is a rural single-family home EB-5 project located near Atlanta, Georgia. The project experienced a robust sales volume in March 2023, with 16 home units sold during…

EB5AN’s Wohali Utah development, a best-in-class EB-5 project, has achieved a rare milestone in the EB-5 industry. One of the EB-5 investors in Wohali Utah has received an employment authorization…

Investing in EB-5 projects with solid market demand and financials is crucial for EB-5 investors. Doing so maximizes the likelihood of receiving a timely return of their investment. There are…

EB5AN is pleased to announce a significant milestone in our Twin Lakes Rural EB-5 project. A recent EB-5 investor in Twin Lakes received an employment authorization document (EAD) in a…

A rural EB-5 project has become the first-ever to receive USCIS “exemplar” approval of Form I-956F under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (the “RIA”) in just 9…

Individuals from around the world who invest in the EB-5 visa program anticipate becoming Green Card holders and immigrating to the United States. As permanent residents, they are allowed to…

For Indian nationals in the EB-2 visa queue, waiting for their Green Card approval can take decades. With the current backlog, it can be a daunting and uncertain process that…

Twin Lakes Georgia is a single-family home community near Atlanta, Georgia. It has many best-in-class features, making it a great opportunity for EB-5 investors. The project’s impressive sales success lowers…

Escrow arrangements play a crucial role in the EB-5 investment process. When an EB-5 applicant invests in a project that is sponsored by a regional center, his or her money…

Investing in an EB-5 visa is one of the most popular immigration pathways to a U.S. Green Card. However, EB-5 visa investors must navigate the complexities of the EB-5 program…

Impacts of SVB Failure to Bay Area Financing for Bay Area EB-5 at Risk Bay Area Economic Decline Show Me, Don’t Tell Me: Is the EB-5 Project’s Business Model Viable…

EB5AN is pleased to announce that its Hyatt Boca Raton EB-5 project, one of fifteen EB-5 projects with Kolter, has received its first Form I-829 approval from USCIS, indicating the…

Are rural or high-unemployment projects best for EB-5 investors? Sam Silverman: Stepping back and evaluating only the reserved categories for new investors considering making EB-5 investments today: there are very…

Twin Lakes continues to add world-class amenities for its residents, which demonstrates the project’s significant financial success. Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes, a 1,300-unit single-family home community, held the grand…

An EB-5 investor’s chances of immigrating to the United States largely depend on the financial stability of the project in which they invest. USCIS requires EB-5 investors to create at…

On March 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sent out an email alert, informing the EB-5 industry community that it will commence the assessment of the EB-5…

The EB-5 visa program is a popular option for foreign investors looking to obtain permanent residency in the United States. In order to make an EB-5 investment, the investor must…

Finding the right attorney is crucial for immigration success through the EB-5 visa program. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a popular way for foreign investors to obtain permanent residency…

When the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (the “RIA”) introduced the new categories of set-aside visas in March 2022, there was much speculation in the EB-5 industry as…

Educational Opportunities Career Opportunities Safety and Diversity Health Economic and Political Stability A Massive Country Immigrating to the United States through the EB-5 Program In search of political stability, a…

The U.S. technology industry is experiencing a significant downturn in 2023. As the tech sector’s profits dwindle significantly, many firms, including some of the most prestigious companies in the industry,…

What is the EB-5 Program? What is the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA)? What is an EB-5 Fund Administrator? Who Can Be an EB-5 Fund Administrator? Choosing…

In keeping with its recent trend of slower processing for EB-5 petitions, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has moved back the cut off date for Indian investors by…

In a striking reversal, the March 2023 Visa Bulletin moved the cut-off date for EB-5 investors from India back 17 months. The February 2023 Visa Bulletin listed November 8, 2019,…

The EB-5 investor program has become increasingly popular among H-1B visa holders, who are highly skilled professionals with specialized knowledge in their fields. H-1B workers may face challenges and limitations…

EB-5 projects that are not fully financed pose a high risk for EB-5 visa applicants. Financial markets worldwide, and particularly in the United States, are facing a pronounced downturn in…

Obtaining a permanent U.S. Green Card is one of the most in-demand immigration goals for foreign nationals. The wealth of career and academic opportunities that the United States offers, as…

EB5AN is pleased to announce that Ahmed Khan, Esq., most recently a Senior Associate immigration attorney at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP (Fragomen), has joined EB5AN as a…

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released processing data for EB-5 visa petitions through FY2022 Q4. The data include the filings, approvals, denials, and pending cases of Form…

If your country is experiencing an EB-5 visa backlog, you could immigrate to the United States years earlier by investing in a set-aside visa category. How Visas Are Distributed in…

Mandatory Disclosures Under the RIA Areas Where the RIA Does Not Require Disclosure Making an EB-5 Investment Under the RIA Excerpts from “RIA: EB-5 Industry Experts Help You Prepare for…

In 2023’s precarious economic climate, it is more important than ever for EB-5 visa applicants to evaluate potential projects carefully before investing their hard-earned capital. USCIS has structured the EB-5…

EB-5 investors who file Form I-829 can now live and work in the United States for 48 months after filing Form I-829. USCIS Acknowledges its Growing Processing Times A Beneficial…

The Wohali Utah team is working every day to create a sustainable community that combines sophisticated living with rugged natural surroundings. Wohali Utah is a 428-residence golf community development located…

Learn More About the Twin Lakes Rural EB-5 Visa Project Kolter is pleased to share the extensive progress of its Cresswind at Twin Lakes development project. Cresswind at Twin Lakes…

 Learn More About the Saltaire EB-5 Visa Project Kolter continues to strive toward a 2023 completion date for the Saltaire St. Petersburg condominium tower. Saltaire is a 35-story luxury…

(00:00): Mike Schoenfeld: A lot of the time in traditional EB-5 1.0 or 2.0, when you’re in the best position where Wells Fargo or CIBC is the senior lender, you…

How could further litigation against USCIS impact the EB-5 market? After settling its lawsuit with Invest in the USA (IIUSA) and several EB-5 regional centers and bringing some measure of…

The Department of State (DOS) has released the February 2023 Visa Bulletin, which reflects little progress toward clearing the backlog of pending EB-5 immigrant petitions from Chinese and Indian investors.…

Thanks to the new EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) which was signed into law in March 2022, and the five-year renewal of the Regional Center Program (through September 2027),…

How could this measure affect EB-5 investors and regional centers? On January 3, 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust…

On January 4, 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) published Form I-956K, Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters. All direct and third-party promoters, including migration agents, are required…

What does this mean for investors from non-E-2-treaty nations, such as China and India? The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776/NDAA) promises to make important modifications…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is one of the very few direct paths to a U.S. Green Card that do not involve family sponsorship. While many other U.S. immigration programs…

Why are EB-5 Investors Assigned Cutoff Dates? The Set-Aside Visa Categories Cutoff Dates in the January 2022 Visa Bulletin How to Begin the EB-5 Immigration Process Foreign nationals who participate…

Canada’s rising population outflows reflect an uncertain economic future and the promise of increased stability south of the border. Canada has long been regarded as a bastion of economic, social,…

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An Overview of the EB-5 Regional Center Investment Model How Do Regional Center Investments Work? What Responsibilities Do Regional Centers Have? Conflicts of Interest between EB-5 Regional Centers and Project…

Learn More About the Saltaire EB-5 Visa Project

German EB-5 investors have a number of opportunities waiting for them in the United States. As political and economic instability increases in Europe, Latin America, and other regions, an increasing…

EB-5 investments can be risky. Foreign nationals invest in EB-5 projects hoping to receive permanent residency in the United States. Investors also want their money to be returned—sooner rather than…

After a decades-long period of steady growth and market stability, the tech industry is undergoing a veritable crisis in 2022. The jobs of thousands of tech workers are now imperiled…

One of the most beneficial new features introduced by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 is the arrangement for set-aside visas. While EB-5 investors from countries with a…

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has now released EB-5 program processing data through FY2022 Q3 (April 2022–June 2022). This data highlights EB-5 petition processing for Forms I-526 and…

Reading the Visa Bulletin Cutoff Dates in the November 2022 Visa Bulletin How Chinese and Indian EB-5 Investors Can Avoid Delays Low-Risk TEA Projects for Chinese and Indian Investors The…

No EB-5 investment is without risk. While different types of projects have different risk profiles, the risk to EB-5 investors can be generally broken into two distinct categories of risk:…

EB5 Affiliate Network (EB5AN) is pleased to announce it has received one of the first ever approval of Form I-956, Application for Regional Center Designation. What is Form I-956? What…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Requirements for EB-5 Investors The EB-5 Investment Models The Role of the DS-260 Application Requirements for Forms I-526 and I-526E Removing Conditions on an EB-5…

Overview of the Saltaire St. Petersburg Phase II EB-5 Project Understanding Urban TEA Designation Comparing Risks in Different Types of Urban EB-5 Projects Benefits of Selecting an Urban EB-5 Project…

Overview of the Twin Lakes Georgia EB-5 Project Understanding Rural TEA Designation Comparing Risks in Different Types of Rural EB-5 Projects Benefits of Selecting a Rural EB-5 Project Evaluating Rural…

The EB-5 Regional Center Program Resumes Operations New Set-Aside Visa Categories: Chinese and Indian Investors Can Now Immigrate Faster An Upturn in the EB-5 Investment Industry Recent changes in the…

Sam Silverman: Hi everyone. This is Sam Silverman, Managing Partner at EB5AN. Thank you for taking time to join us on today’s webinar. We’re going to chat about the recent…

What Does the USCIS Settlement Mean for Existing Regional Centers? Regional Centers Must File a Form I-956 Amendment Demonstrating Compliance with the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 Biometrics…

EB5AN is pleased to announce that The Kolter Group (Kolter) has repaid EB-5 investor funds for eligible investors in its VUE Sarasota luxury condominium project in Sarasota, Florida. Importance of…

Visa Retrogression in the EB-5 Program Cutoff Dates for India in the October 2022 Visa Bulletin Indian EB-5 Investors Can Avoid Delays With a Set-Aside EB-5 Visa Which Set-Aside Visa…

On September 2, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) published on the federal registry the first draft of Form I-956K, Registration for Direct and Third-Party Promoters for Approval of an…

Investors with children will find that the EB-5 visa program has many benefits to offer their families. What Is the EB-5 Visa Program? The Application Process Requirements for EB-5 Investors…

The Best Locations and Asset Classes for EB-5 Projects Proven Long-Term Demand Mitigated Risks Two High-Risk Asset Classes for EB-5 Projects Build-to-Rent Developments in Urban Areas Conflicts of Interest Between…

Advantages of an EB-5 Green Card for Investors from South Africa The EB-5 Green Card Process EB-5 Immigrant Visas for South Africans Challenges for South African EB-5 Investors Strategies to…

The Process of Making a Partial EB-5 Investment Benefits of Making a Partial EB5 Investment EB-5 Partial Investments and Concurrent Filing Risks of Partial EB-5 Investments EB5AN’s Wohali Utah Rural…

In a major turn of events, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have settled with Invest in the USA (IIUSA) and several EB-5…

Visa Allocation Delays for EB-5 Investors After Months of Inactivity, Cutoff Dates for China Move Forward Set-Aside Visas Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 Benefits of Rural…

Overview of the Wohali Utah EB-5 Project Rural TEA Designation Significant Job Creation Developer Guaranties and Loan Security Independent EB-5 Oversight A Low-Risk EB-5 Loan Structure Understanding Rural TEA Designation…

The Set-Aside Visa Categories Remain “Current” in the August 2022 Visa Bulletin Cutoff Dates in the August 2022 Visa Bulletin The EB-5 industry has undergone several significant changes in the…

Full-Service Restaurants and the EB-5 Program’s Job Creation Requirement Direct EB-5 Projects Experienced Increased Popularity Due to the Expiration of the Regional Center Program EB5AN is pleased to announce that…

Investors should know the difference between the two types of EB5 investment options. Here’s What We’re Going to Cover What Are EB-5 Investments? The EB-5 Visa Application Process Requirements for…

A Detailed Guide to Regional Center Acquisitions Features of the EB-5 Regional Center Program Advantages of Buying a Regional Center Avoid Considerable Expenses Raise EB-5 Funding Immediately Marketing the Sale…

Watch Webinar on USCIS Regional Center Lawsuit Settlement with Ron Klasko Increased Accountability for Regional Centers and Migration Agents New Reporting Requirements New Active Oversight Activities Severe Consequences for Non-Compliance…

EB5AN new EB-5 TEA Map is an intuitive and powerful tool for investors and business owners to determine if projects qualify for the benefits of TEA status. The Role of…

Learn more about the routes E-2 visa investors can take to obtain a U.S. Green Card.. What is an E2 Visa? Benefits of Using Your E2 Visa to Get a…

Learn more about the E 2 visa and its benefits for immigrant investors. What is the E 2 Visa? Active Participation in Managerial Duties Who Can Make an E 2…

Take a look at the current E 2 visa treaty countries, the benefits of the E 2 visa, and other investment options for nationals not from treaty countries. What is…

What is an E-2 Visa? Who is Eligible for an E2 Visa? What are the E2 Visa Requirements? What are the Benefits of the E-2 Visa? Are Family Members Eligible…

How intercreditor agreements can help or hurt EB-5 investors and lenders. What Is an EB-5 Intercreditor Agreement? Types of EB-5 Loans Senior Loans Subordinate Loans Junior Mezzanine What to Look…

New EB-5 Investor Form I-526 for Standalone or Direct EB-5 Investors is Expanded with New Required Disclosures On July 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released an updated…

Learn more about the requirements for investment-based visa applicants. What is an Investment-Based Green Card? What Are the Eligibility Criteria for an EB-5 Green Card? How Do EB-5 Investments Work?…

New EB-5 Investor Form I-526E is Expanded with New Required EB-5 Investor and Regional Center Disclosures On July 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition…

The Path to U.S. Citizenship Advantages of an Investment Visa EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Requirements for EB-5 Investment Types of EB-5 Investments Direct Investments Regional Center Investments Stages of Getting…

Read on for an overview and an analysis of the EB5 wait time Indian investors face. What Does an EB5 Timeline for Indian Applicants Look Like? How Long Does It…

Learn more about the EB5 and E2 investor visas and how both options compare. Everything You Need to Know About Investment Visas in the US What Are the Various Types…

USCIS Now Accepts I-526 Petitions From Regional Center Investors Reserved EB-5 Visas Through High-Unemployment and Rural TEA Projects High-Unemployment TEA Projects Rural TEA Projects Concurrent Filing of Forms I-526 and…

Learn about the new reserved visa categories, the latest Visa Bulletin, and how the EB5 visa set-asides will benefit investors. What Are Reserved Visas? What are the Current EB5 Set-Asides…

Yesterday, June 24, 2022, Judge Vince Chhabria issued a ruling on a motion for a preliminary injunction on the deauthorization of all formerly designated EB-5 regional centers. Thankfully, Judge Vince…

Gaining a set-aside EB-5 visa can help investors from high-demand countries to immigrate to the United States years faster than before. The Set-Aside Visa Categories Chart A of the Visa…

The financial requirements for the U.S. visa options available to foreign nationals. The Cost of Securing a U.S. Visa What Is a U.S. Visa? U.S. Visa Application Requirements Types of…

EB5AN Saltaire St. Petersburg, the second Kolter condominium tower in downtown St. Petersburg, topped out and vertical construction has been completed as of June, 2022. Saltaire topped out at 408…

An in-depth look at how to get a green card in the US. What is the Purpose of Obtaining a US Green Card? Preparation for Immigrant Visa Applicants Green Card…

EB5AN is pleased to announce that EB-5 investors in the EB5AN Kolter Water Club Condominium EB-5 project have started receiving Form I-829 approvals from USCIS. Form I-829 is the final…

In this article, we survey the various paths for foreign nationals to become permanent residents of the US. Obtaining a US Green Card The Advantages of a US Green Card…

How Investors From Countries Facing an EB-5 Visa Backlog Can Immigrate Without Delays Limited Visa Availability for EB-5 Investors Why Are EB-5 Visa Wait Times So Long for Investors From…

How Indian Nationals Can Apply for A U.S. Green Card The EB-5 Visa Program Why EB-5 Visas Are Popular Among Indian Nationals Benefits of EB-5 Immigration to the United States…

Learn more about the advantages of the regional center program and how to choose a quality regional center. How Can I Choose a Reliable EB5 Regional Center? What is an…

The Process of Obtaining an EB-5 Green Card in the United States U.S. Visas for Citizens of the U.K. The EB-5 Investment Visa Immigrant Investor Visa Program Requirements Steps in…

On June 2, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) released Form I-956G, Regional Center Annual Statement, and its accompanying instruction manual. This new form replaces Form I-924A, Annual Certification…

On June 2, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced the release of Form I-956F, Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise, and its accompanying instruction…

How EB 5 Investors from High-Demand Countries Can Avoid Visa Processing Delays How Foreign Investors Obtain EB 5 Visas Filing Form I-526 Filing Form I-829 The Direct and Regional Center…

Learn more about the latest changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program What Are the New Rule Changes to the EB-5 visa? Why Have New Rules Been Introduced? What Are…

Even though Chinese direct investors are again subject to cutoff dates, the new reserved visa categories enable them to avoid the ensuing delays and obtain an EB-5 visa with priority…

In this article, we will cover… Second Lawsuit from EB5AN Regional Center Peers Joins the First to Stop the Deauthorization of Preexisting EB-5 Regional Centers First Lawsuit: List of Actions…

Read on to learn more about what an EB 5 broker dealer is, what they do, and how to choose the right one. Here’s what we’ll cover… Do You Need…

The First Step to a U.S. Green Card What Are the Requirements for Filing the I 526 Petition? The Two EB-5 Investment Models Direct EB-5 Investment Regional Center Investment Mitigating…

How to get a Green Card in the United States—without getting married. How to Get a Green Card Without Marriage One of the most straightforward paths to becoming a U.S.…

EB5AN is pleased to announce the submission of its first Form I-956 application to USCIS for EB-5 regional center designation. Form I-956 and Form I-956H were released on Friday, May…

A Streamlined Path to U.S. Green Cards In this article, we will cover… The Benefits of Selecting a Rural EB-5 Project Reduced Minimum Investment Priority Processing An Invaluable Provision for…

How An EB-5 Attorney Can Assist In Gaining Lawful Permanent Residence In The U.S. Here’s What We’ll Cover: Immigration Lawyers & The EB-5 Application Process2 The Role of An Immigration…

Read on for the latest EB5 news and the effects of new legislation on the program. What are the Latest Changes to the EB-5 Program? What are the Latest Changes…

How Investors Can Immigrate to the United States in Just a Few Months In this article, we will cover… How Can EB-5 Projects Gain Expedited Status?1 Severe Financial Loss 2…

Prepare your EB-5 regional center application with a one-time cost and a guaranteed processing time. On March 15th, 2022, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 was signed into…

EB5AN and Top EB-5 Attorneys Ron Klasko, Dan Lundy, and Jessica DeNisi to Hold Webinar on the Evolving EB-5 Regional Center Situation on Monday, May 16th at 12:00 p.m. EDT…

Learn about the expected length of the EB5 process in 2022 and beyond. The length of the EB-5 visa process can vary considerably for each immigrant investor. Since each visa…

A Detailed Guide to the Immigration Options for Investors Here’s what we’re going to cover Acquiring U.S. Citizenship Through Investment1 U.S. Investor Visa Options1 The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program2 Finding…

On April 29, 2022, USCIS posted significant updates to their website regarding the EB-5 visa investment program. Below is a summary of the updates and their impacts. USCIS will require…

How Regional Centers Benefit the EB-5 Industry Here’s what we’ll cover in this article The Advantages of Investing in a Regional Center-Sponsored Project1 Pooled Investments 1 Job Creation 2 The…

Read on to better understand the EB-5 investor visa cost and what that means for prospective visa applicants. What is an EB-5 Investment? Since 1990, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program…

From Investment to Approval Here’s what we’ll cover: The EB5 Steps to a Green Card2 Step 1: Selecting an Eligible EB-5 Project 2 The EB5 Process and Basic Requirements for…

Reducing unemployment is one of the EB-5 program’s main objectives. In fact, one industry trade association estimates that EB-5 funding has created over 820,000 jobs for U.S. workers since 2008.…

On March 15, 2022, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 introduced several far-reaching changes to the EB-5 investment industry, many of which offer unprecedented benefits for investors. One…

On April 11, 2022, USCIS posted significant updates to their website regarding the EB-5 visa investment program. Below is a summary of the updates and their impacts. USCIS Processing Will…

Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor, is the first hurdle that EB-5 investors must surmount in the process of obtaining U.S. permanent resident status. After the EB-5 capital has…

Foreign nationals who make an EB-5 investment with a view to obtaining U.S. Green Cards know that they are taking on a degree of risk—both from a financial and an…

The recent overhaul of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, brought about by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, has created new challenges that businesses and regional centers must…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has been operating continuously since 1990, and thousands of foreign nationals now enjoy U.S. Green Cards as a result. In contrast, the regional center investment…

Business leaders in today’s fast-moving economic landscape regularly need to expand their operations, improve their services, and enter new markets—and a reliable funding source is essential to accomplishing all of…

Across the globe, foreign nationals participate in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to immigrate to the United States. For an EB-5 investor and their family, having a green card provides…

March 2022 has been a watershed period for the EB-5 industry: on March 15, U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act and thus enacted…

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency that evaluates each EB-5 investment and ultimately grants approval for the EB-5 visa, is known for its slow adjudication speeds. The…

Watch Webinar on 2022 EB-5 Program Reform and Integrity Act with Ron Klasko, Esq. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, which makes numerous welcome adjustments to EB-5 investment…

 Webinar on EB-5 Concurrent Filing and Adjustment of Status with Rohit Kapuria, Esq. On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed into law the long-anticipated EB-5 reform measures as part…

On March 8, 2022, the upcoming omnibus spending package was released by Congress. A lengthy EB-5 reform bill was included on the spending package, and its changes will likely be…

Members of the EB-5 investment industry—business owners, immigration attorneys, and foreign investors—have had to make major adjustments since the June 2021 expiration of the regional center program. The regional center…

Most U.S. immigration options are high risk and uncertain. The EB-5 investment program, however, is a reliable, relatively straightforward path to a U.S. Green Card. Since 1990, the EB-5 visa…

In August 2021, EB-5 industry trade association Invest in the USA (IIUSA) published a report on the effects of the lapse of the regional center program on investors, investments, and…

On February 19, 2022, Behring Companies filed a lawsuit against several government agencies for their failure to reauthorize the EB-5 Regional Center Program. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS),…