Recently, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) amended the regulations for the EB-5 investor program, creating what is possibly the most dramatic changes the program has ever seen…

Navigating the changes to the EB-5 program published in the Federal Register in July 2019 is challenging considering the length and complexity of the Final Rule. Nevertheless, current and future…

A comprehensive EB-5 modernization bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by three Republican senators who aim to strengthen the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The proposed bill offers a…

Samuel Silverman, Managing Partner of EB5 Affiliate Network, discusses the introduction of a new initiative that promises to protect EB-5 investors’ funds in the event of an I-526 application denial.…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program benefits both the U.S. economy and foreign investors desiring permanent residency in America. The program facilitates job growth in America by foreign capital creating new…

It doesn’t take a lot of research to see that American immigration policy is becoming somewhat volatile. Investors want to stay informed and manage risks with EB-5 investments. It helps…

With rapid and drastic changes in U.S. immigration policies, foreign nationals seeking permanent residency find the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program to be their best resource. The recent tightening of…

There have never been more varied or higher quality EB-5 investment projects available than there are today. Less than 10 years ago, EB-5 equity and financing investments were considered to…

The EB-5 Program — also known as the Immigrant Investor Program — is a U.S. visa program that grants lawful permanent resident (LPR) status to foreign individuals. The program requires…

The EB-5 program is not one to rush into with your eyes only half open. It is a time-consuming process that requires a substantial amount of money and commitment. Before…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is not for the faint of heart. While the program is an ideal way for foreign nationals to quickly gain permanent resident status and eventual…

The EB-5 program is a relatively new way for interested foreign investors to become permanent residents and eventual citizens of the United States. It was designed to benefit all parties…

To avoid a long-term government shutdown, the President and Congress just agreed to a defense spending budget for FY 2018 and FY 2019. The agreement also included a decision to…

Common Obstacles Faced by EB-5 Investors The EB-5 Program, while providing many benefits to the U.S. economy and investors alike, is not without its challenges. Program investors may encounter several…

Permanent Resident Status through the EB-5 Investor Program Foreign nationals who choose to participate in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program have obtaining permanent resident status in the United States as…

An Overview of U.S. Citizenship There are two ways to be classified as a U.S. citizen: being born into citizenship and becoming a naturalized citizen. Children who are either born…

Due Diligence in EB-5 Investments Within the EB-5 program, conducting due diligence with a thorough investigation of the EB-5 project and major players and the regional center that will be…

Planning for Taxation This section recommends several strategies that EB-5 immigrant investors can use when planning for the taxes they will be assessed following immigration and resident status. Be aware…

Taxation in the United States The U.S. taxation system is somewhat unique in that it requires legal residents to not only pay income tax on income obtained in the United…

The Importance of Retaining Separate Representation To protect the interests of both investors and regional centers, it is recommended that each party retain their own immigration attorney for advisement during…

Outline of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program The employment-based 5th preference visa program, more commonly known as the EB-5 Program, was established as part of the Immigration Act of 1990…

EB-5 Investment Options The EB-5 program was originally designed to stimulate the U.S. economy through foreign capital and job creation within the United States. It has since become a program…

Steps to Becoming a Permanent U.S. Resident Through the EB-5 Program The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa program was established in 1990 to provide an opportunity for foreign nationals to become…

Permanent Resident and Temporary Resident Statuses: EB-5 and E-2 Investment Visas The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa and the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa are two types of visas offered to foreign…

Evaluating Projects with Immigration Risks in Mind When evaluating a project for a potential EB-5 investment, investors should keep two important questions in mind: Is the project likely to see…

Evaluating Immigration Risk in EB-5 Projects There are two categories of risk involved in an EB-5 investment: immigration risk and financial risk. Immigration risk involves the possibility that the investor…

Evaluating Financial Risk There are two categories of risk involved in an EB-5 investment: immigration risk and financial risk. Immigration risk involves the possibility that the investor will not be…

When Material Changes are Necessary On occasion, EB-5 projects do not proceed exactly as outlined in the original project description. While in general all reasonable efforts are made to remain…