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How Non-Married Persons Can Get a Green Card In the United States Here’s What We’re Going To Cover: How to Get a Green Card Without Marriage1 Available Green Card Options1…

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…

In this article, we will cover… The Benefits of Selecting a Rural EB5 Project A Reduced Minimum Investment Priority Processing An Invaluable Provision for Investors From Backlogged Countries Final Action…

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. Here’s what we’re going to cover What are the Latest Changes to the EB-5…

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…

Work with EB5AN to prepare your EB-5 regional center designation application with a one-time fixed cost and a guaranteed application turn-around time. Schedule a call with our team to learn about…

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. In this article we will cover: How Long Does It Take to Get an EB-5 Visa? What…

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. Here’s what we’re going to cover: What is an EB-5 Investment? How…

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 take advantage of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to attain the desired life they envision for themselves and their direct family in the United States.…

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…

Watch 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),…

Canada’s quality of life has long been regarded as one of the highest in the world; the country’s prosperous economy and political stability have helped it develop an exemplary global…

The EB-5 investment program has supported U.S. businesses and the overall economy for decades. Thousands of foreign nationals have relocated to the country through the program, each providing a secure…

On February 18, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law a temporary spending package to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. Government funding was set to expire on…

The EB-5 investment industry underwent a number of significant changes in 2021. In June, the controversial Modernization Rule was overturned, returning several EB-5 regulations to their pre-2019 status. Amongst these…

The EB-5 visa program has undergone significant changes since its creation in 1990, but the industry has never experienced a more turbulent period than that beginning in the second half…

Despite its many benefits to the U.S. economy, especially regarding job calculation criteria, the EB-5 Regional Center Program has been reliant on periodic reauthorization since its introduction in 1992. As…

The direct EB-5 investment industry continues to enjoy a favorable period in 2022. The March 2022 Visa Bulletin, which has been released by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), shows…

The EB-5 visa can be a valuable opportunity for foreign nationals to obtain permanent resident status. However, with many opportunities come caveats of a time-consuming and difficult nature, and this…

A foreign national and their immediate family members can receive U.S. permanent resident status in exchange for making a qualifying EB-5 investment. Any EB-5 project can result in a green…

The EB-5 investment industry may experience major reform with far-reaching consequences in February 2022. Currently, EB-5 business owners and investors have had to adapt to the expiration of the EB-5…

When Congress failed to reauthorize the EB-5 regional center program on June 30, 2021, most industry stakeholders anticipated a brief lapse of the program. More than seven months have passed,…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is one of the most reliable and secure ways for foreign nationals to relocate to the United States with their families. In addition to providing…

Many members of the EB-5 investment industry agree on the need for reform. Despite the program’s success at securing foreign capital for U.S. businesses, many of its regulations are either…

The EB-5 program may finally see lasting legislative reform as soon as March 11, 2022. A draft of an EB-5 reform bill was leaked on March 7, 2022, which is…

The EB-5 Regional Center Program, which for years was the most popular way for foreign nationals to gain U.S. green cards through investment, was set to expire on June 30,…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, also known as the EB-5 investment program or “employment-based fifth preference category” visa program, has a long history. In 1990, Congress came up with the…

With the EB-5 regional center program currently unavailable, the only option for prospective EB-5 investors is to invest in direct EB-5 projects. Such projects can carry significant risk, however, and…

On January 5, 2022, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) withdrew its appeal against the court ruling that overturned the EB-5 Modernization Rule. This decision will no doubt be…

An overview of the major developments in the EB-5 investment industry in 2021 shows that these twelve months were a period of remarkable change. Perhaps the most important event for…

Since the publication of the December 2021 Visa Bulletin, the direct EB-5 investment industry has enjoyed a favorable period. The Department of State (DOS) announced that it would no longer…

Many people from around the world aspire to relocate to the United States, a country known as the land of opportunity. Since its introduction in 1990, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor…

The EB5 investment program is designed to support the U.S. economy and encourage job creation. Consequently, EB-5 investors are incentivized to select projects in targeted employment areas (TEAs), which especially…

Foreign nationals who are looking for a safe, reliable way to immigrate to the United States should consider the EB-5 investment program, which has enabled thousands of investors to obtain…

The EB-5 investment program is known for its long processing times; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can take years to process EB-5 visa petitions. Foreign nationals interested in…

Filing Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, is the last step of the EB-5 process. This visa petition must be submitted to United States…

Despite its popularity, the EB-5 investment program can be intimidating to foreign nationals looking to relocate to the United States. Every EB5 investment must comply with United States Citizenship and…

Relocating to the United States through the EB-5 investment program holds many benefits for foreign nationals. Those who become investors in new commercial enterprises (NCEs)—and create at least 10 jobs…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has proved its success over the years by bringing thousands of foreign nationals to invest in the United States. Investors can obtain permanent residence if…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program remains one of the most popular routes for foreign nationals to relocate to the United States, and it also supports U.S. business owners across the…

The Department of State (DOS) has released the January 2022 Visa Bulletin. Following a historic removal of the cutoff dates for all direct EB-5 investors in the December 2021 Visa…

There is no doubt that the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has helped thousands of local businesses across the United States. The EB-5 investment industry thrives due to its ability to…

Foreign nationals interested in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program must follow the regulations set out by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). One of the key requirements is that…

Obtaining an EB-5 visa is an ideal way to get U.S. permanent residency. However, the EB-5 investment program has long been hindered by unreasonably long visa processing times, and this…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides a convenient way for foreign nationals to relocate to the United States. Every year, numerous foreign nationals invest in the EB-5 program to gain…

The sweeping Build Back Better Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on November 9, 2021, includes five provisions related to immigration, four of which have implications for the…

The EB-5 investment program offers many benefits to foreign nationals who are eager to relocate to the United States. Qualified investors who infuse capital in a business that creates at…

Reauthorization for the EB-5 Regional Center Program has been postponed until at least February 18, 2022. Even though many expected Congress to pass an appropriations bill that would have funded…

For over three decades, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has allowed foreign nationals to obtain U.S. residency in exchange for providing funding to U.S. businesses. The program remains one of…

On June 30, 2021, the EB-5 Regional Center Program expired, leaving many EB-5 investors and project developers in a difficult position. Regional center investment had been by far the most…

The pulse of the drums electrified the restaurant’s dining room. The performers danced hula and executed the fierce acrobatics of the Samoan fire knife dance. The audience roared in applause.…

Despite the EB-5 visa’s recent popularity, the EB-5 investment process is known for being slow. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which supervises the EB-5 investment industry, may take…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program continues to attract numerous foreign investors each year. EB-5 investment funds greatly benefit the U.S. economy because all investors are required to create at least…

For several years, EB-5 investors have been able to choose between two investment models: direct and regional center investment. Until recently, the vast majority of EB-5 investors chose regional center-sponsored…

The EB-5 Regional Center Program was suspended on June 30, 2021. This event was undoubtedly a blow to the EB-5 investment industry; previously, the majority of foreign nationals participating in…

The popularity of the EB-5 investment visa has soared in recent years. Since the EB-5 program’s creation, thousands of foreign nationals have successfully relocated to the United States and contributed…

In a positive turn for EB-5 processing times, the dates listed in the December 2021 Visa Bulletin are now current for EB-5 investors whose applications are based on direct investments…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a valuable opportunity for foreign nationals and U.S. business owners. The program allows foreign nationals to obtain U.S. permanent resident status in exchange for…

The EB-5 investment industry has provided funding for businesses in the United States for over thirty years. Further, the EB-5 program allows foreign nationals to invest in U.S. enterprises in…

On November 8, 2021, the United States lifted restrictions on international travel from 33 countries, including the U.K., much of the EU, India, Brazil, and China. These measures had been…

The EB-5 program is one of the most popular visa-by-investment programs in the world. By choosing targeted employment area (TEA) projects, foreign nationals can make an EB-5 investment at only…

Since its introduction in 1990, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has been one of the most popular visa-by-investment programs. Foreign nationals aspiring to live in the United States frequently become…

Business owners in the United States have long benefited from EB-5 investment capital, which has been available since the program’s creation in 1990. The U.S. economy, in general, is in…

Investors from around the world are continuously drawn to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Since its inception in the 1990s, the EB-5 program has obtained funding to create jobs across…

There is no doubt that the EB-5 program is one of the best ways to relocate to the United States. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program helps investors obtain permanent residency…

The EB-5 program has been popular among South Korean nationals for several years. During this time, investors from South Korea have established themselves as one of the most important groups…

The monthly Visa Bulletins published by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) contain valuable information for EB-5 investors from countries that are experiencing EB-5 processing backlogs. Each Visa Bulletin…

Many foreign nationals who want to relocate to the United States use the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as their gateway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship. The program allows them…

Established in 1990, the EB-5 program allows foreign nationals to obtain U.S. green cards by investing in new commercial enterprises (NCEs). The program experienced a boom in 2008 when the…

The EB-5 investment program provides foreign nationals with an enticing opportunity—in exchange for investing in a qualifying U.S. business, they can become eligible for permanent resident status. Thousands of foreign…

On June 30, 2021, the EB-5 Regional Center Program expired, leaving the EB-5 investment industry in suspense. Congress failed to pass the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, which would have…

Thanks to the EB-5 program, thousands of foreign nationals have been able to move to the United States and reap the benefits of becoming permanent residents. Moreover, the EB-5 program’s…

Illustrative Video of Form I-526 Processing by USCIS EB-5 $500K Direct Investment I-526 Processing Model On June 30, 2021, the U.S. Congress failed to reauthorize the EB-5 regional center program,…

The EB5 investment industry has undergone several unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed significant restrictions on immigration and international travel. Naturally, the pandemic-induced constraints have put a…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has paved the way for thousands of foreign nationals to legally relocate to the United States. Over the last three decades, the program has helped…

Recent developments in the EB-5 investment industry have focused investors’ attention on direct EB-5 projects. Direct EB5 investment is becoming increasingly common in 2021, and the EB-5 program is enjoying…

Making an EB5 investment is one of the best ways to immigrate to the United States. Many foreign nationals have participated in the EB-5 program and received U.S. permanent resident…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has experienced significant changes during 2021. There have been reforms of numerous legal and mechanical aspects of the program, leading to new regulations for the…

Thanks to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, thousands of foreign nationals have been able to gain permanent resident status and relocate to the United States. The program is, without a…

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which oversees the EB5 investment program, has experienced a rather turbulent time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the sharp decrease in visa…

For almost 30 years, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has been one of the best ways for foreign nationals to relocate to the United States. Since June 22, 2021, foreign…

June 22, 2021, marks the day a U.S. district court sent shockwaves through the EB-5 investment community. The EB-5 Modernization Rule, a controversial measure, was invalidated by the court, effectively…

In August 2021, German Doner Kebab (GDK) opened their first location in East Rutherford, New Jersey as part of the American Dream Mall complex. GDK is a European fast-food retailer…

The United States has long attracted foreign nationals from across the world. The country’s strong economy, stable government, high living standards, and inclusive culture make it a true safe haven.…

The United States’ top-ranked universities, including the esteemed Ivy League, make the country the world’s most sought-after destination for international students. Over a million international students come to the United…

Foreign nationals looking to gain permanent resident status in the United States often choose to participate in the EB-5 investment program due to the many benefits it offers. Foreign nationals…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that it will require green card applicants to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This measure will come into effect on October…

Although the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is now a household name for many immigrants from around the world, it took many years for the program to dole out the majority…

On August 23, 2021, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) filed an appeal of the June 22, 2021, court ruling that invalidated the controversial EB-5 Modernization Rule and thus…

While the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is generally considered a fast and easy way to secure a U.S. green card, that doesn’t mean making an EB-5 investment comes without risk.…

Although the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has a high approval rate, the program has no guarantees. However, by carefully and diligently compiling their I-526 petition, investors can increase the chances…

The renowned EB-5 investment program has undergone significant changes in 2021—this year has been one of the most tumultuous in the industry’s history. For example, the controversial EB-5 Modernization Rule…

The United States is internationally recognized for its stable democracy and the rights and freedoms it affords its citizens. The United States stands as a light among the nations to…

From every corner of the world, foreign nationals yearn to build a life in the United States. Sadly, this is not a reality for the vast majority of those dreamers.…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is one of the many green card granting immigration programs overseen by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Although for the first 20 years…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers many enticing benefits to foreign residents who want to relocate to the United States. After making an EB-5 investment in a new commercial enterprise…

Numerous EB-5 investors and their families have benefited from participating in the EB-5 investment industry and receiving U.S. permanent resident status. After making an EB5 investment in a U.S. business…

The renowned EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides EB-5 investment funds for local businesses, thus strengthening the U.S. economy. Moreover, EB-5 visas have enabled thousands of foreign nationals and their families…

As the number of U.S. adults who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine passes 50%, universities and their students are eagerly awaiting the return of general…

Considering the entire purpose of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is to provide foreign nationals with a green card in exchange for an EB-5 investment in qualifying projects, current U.S.…

On July 30, 2021, the Senate confirmed Ur Jaddou as the new director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For the first time in several years, USCIS will…

Compared to other overly complicated United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) immigration programs, the EB5 Immigrant Investor Program––designed by Congress to boost the U.S. economy––is rather simple and is…

The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented closure of U.S. consulates and embassies around the globe. By July 2020, the State Department issued a policy memo allowing for the “phased…

Foreign nationals seeking to relocate to the United States would do well to participate in the EB-5 program. To begin the process, foreign nationals need to make an EB5 investment…

Almost every person in the world has had their life changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With an overwhelming number of deaths across the globe and dire economic consequences, COVID-19…

In 2008, the demand for EB-5 visas experienced a surge as the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program became a popular way for foreign investors to relocate to the United States. While…

Right now, there is much in the air regarding the current state of the EB-5 investment industry. As of June 22, 2021, the U.S. District Court of the Northern District…

Throughout its history, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has been the object of government legislation regulating EB-5 projects and investments. Such legislation has at times helped advance the EB-5 program’s…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers foreign nationals a practical and lawful way to relocate to the United States: by making an EB-5 investment compliant with United States Citizenship and…

Many EB-5 investors are ultimately interested in pursuing U.S. citizenship and not U.S. permanent resident status. Permanent residents have many of the same rights as U.S. citizens but do have…

An EB-5 investment is a fantastic opportunity for foreign nationals who want to call the United States home. To make a successful EB-5 investment, foreign nationals need to complete numerous…

In light of the suspension of the EB-5 regional center program on June 30, 2021, many foreign nationals interested in making an EB-5 investment may wonder whether United States Citizenship…

According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, more than one million international students are enrolled in U.S. higher education. Of those, 50% were enrolled in science, technology, engineering,…

Ever since a surge in demand and a drop in processing efficiency by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the 2010s, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has faced…

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has finally reacted to the court decision that overturned the EB-5 Modernization Final Rule on June 22, 2021. The U.S. District Court of…

Although the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program started out with little interest in 1990, the late 2010s witnessed an unprecedented surge in the demand for EB-5 investment visas. This, combined with…

Beginning in the late 2010s, stakeholders and EB-5 investors started getting frustrated with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and its policy changes. USCIS’s standards were inconsistent and unfair…

In light of the July 1, 2021, deadline, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program community has been concerned with the suspension of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, which has indeed happened.…

Considering the recent suspension of the EB-5 regional center program on June 30, 2021, industry stakeholders and EB-5 investors are worried about the future of EB-5 investments. Still, the vast…

Most people in the world can only dream of permanent residency status in the United States. The United States, with unparalleled freedom, state-of-the-art health and education facilities, and the world’s…

Ever since President Biden’s assumption of office on January 20, 2021, he has been rolling out extensive initiatives to modernize and solve existing efficiencies in the U.S. immigration system. Among…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a relatively quick and straightforward way for a foreign national to receive U.S. permanent residency status for themselves and their qualifying family members. However,…

Are you interested in permanently immigrating to the United States? If so, your best bet is probably the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Under the EB-5 investment program, immigrants who invest…

On June 22, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that former acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan did not have the authority to institute…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has provided U.S. permanent resident status to thousands of immigrant investors and their dependents since 1990. The program is generally regarded as one of the…

In the June 2021 Visa Bulletin, the Chinese final action date advanced for the first time in several months. It was only a three-week jump, but that nonetheless catalyzed celebrations…

While participating in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program can generate a substantial financial return for an investor, most EB-5 investment participants are primarily concerned with obtaining U.S. permanent residency. Thankfully,…

Investors and stakeholders of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program face an uncertain future if the EB-5 Regional Center Program is not renewed by June 30, 2021, when it is currently…

Many foreign nationals dream of moving to the United States. The United States has many immigration programs for foreign nationals to immigrate either permanently or temporarily, but many of these…

Several thousand foreign nationals make EB-5 investments every year in the hopes of securing a brighter future in the United States with permanent residency status. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program…

The EB-5 Regional Center Program’s sunset date of June 30, 2021, continues to inch ever closer, increasing the EB-5 regional center program’s risk of termination. The regional center program was…

One of the quickest and securest ways for foreign nationals with financial means to permanently immigrate to the United States is through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Investors receive U.S.…

Dreams of immigrating to the United States are unwavering among foreign nationals around the globe. Fortunately, there are plenty of U.S. programs welcoming talented immigrants to live and work inside…

Oftentimes, the ultimate goal for EB-5 investors and their eligible family members isn’t to garner profits from their capital investment, nor is it necessarily to gain U.S. permanent resident status.…

It isn’t news that the United States is the most sought-after immigration destination around the globe, being the home of the world’s largest economy and state-of-the-art health and education facilities,…

The U.S. designed the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to help investors start a new life in the United States while boosting the U.S. economy. Since 1990, the EB-5 program has…

In 1990, Congress established the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to boost local U.S. economies while offering foreign investors a path to permanent residency in the United States. Potential investors must…

The Visa Bulletin for June 2021 is out, having been released, like every month, by the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs. The Visa Bulletin reveals the…

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a chance at permanent residency in the United States in exchange for an investment of substantial funding proven to be lawfully sourced in qualified,…

Throughout the 2010s, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has been faced with several problems. The program had a challenging year in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s devastation and the…

EB-5 investments can be lucrative financial endeavors, often generating handsome returns on investment. However, a high percentage of EB5 investment participants prioritize their goals of obtaining U.S. green cards for…

Every year, students from around the world apply to universities in the United States, including the top-ranked Ivy League colleges. Many foreign nationals studying at U.S. universities enter the United…

There is a high global demand for U.S. permanent residency. With some of the best universities and health care facilities, families around the world look to fulfill the American dream…

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the EB-5 investment program’s processing data for FY2021 Q1 (October–December 2020). This data closes out the 2020 calendar year, which saw…

One of the first consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic was the closing of U.S. businesses and the furloughing of U.S. workers. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program may be the perfect…

For over 25 years, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has provided U.S. permanent resident status to nearly a hundred thousand immigrants. The EB-5 investment program is generally seen as one…

Aiming for a brighter future in the United States, thousands of foreign nationals make EB-5 investments every year. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is considered by many to be the…

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced changes to the filing fees for immigration petitions. The adjustment of fees will take effect on October 2, 2020, and will…

Just a few weeks stand between the EB-5 Regional Center and its sunset date of June 30, 2021, and with the severance of the program from its traditional omnibus government…

The lengthy backlogs in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program are no secret—some applicants end up finally receiving their EB-5 visa five or more years after initially making their EB-5 investment.…

Shutdowns, lockdowns, and border closures made for a rocky ride in 2020, especially for participants in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. As U.S. consulates and embassies temporarily shuttered and routine…

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the world, but thankfully, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has remained active, continuing to provide foreign investors with a path to legal residency while…

Created in 1990, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is the United States’ flagship residency-by-investment program. However, since the late 2010s, the inefficiencies of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS),…

2020 was a tumultuous year for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. 2020 saw only 114 new applicants. 2021, however, will welcome many more immigrant investors under the residency-by-investment program. Many…

Many discussions about the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program involve some discussion of what reform to the program could look like, although little actual reform has materialized. The EB-5 Regional Center…