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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 EB5 Affiliate Network. Thank you for taking time to join us on today’s webinar. We’re going to chat about…

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…

EB5 Affiliate Network (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,…

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…

Learn how to prove that EB-5 funds were obtained lawfully. What Is the EB-5 Visa Investment Program? Direct Investments vs. the EB-5 Regional Center Program Requirements for EB-5 Investors Submitting…

Investing in an EB 5 TEA project is one of the fastest and cheapest routes to U.S. permanent residency. The EB-5 Visa Program What Are EB-5 Targeted Employment Areas? Types…

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…

All you need to know about the pathways to U.S. citizenship and the purpose of the naturalization process What is U.S. Citizenship? Pathways to U.S. Citizenship Citizenship through Birth Citizenship…

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…

EB5 Regional Centers and the Purpose of the EB-5 Program Why May Material Changes Be Required? EB-5 Regional Center Investments May Not Work in Line with the Original Business Plan…

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…

An EB-5 visa allows investors to relocate to the United States permanently. EB-5 Permanent Residency by Investment Permanent Residency By Investment Through the EB-5 Program The Two EB-5 Investment Models…

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…

What must EB-5 investors know about the dangers of dual representation? Immigration Attorneys and the EB 5 Visa Program What is the Role of an EB-5 Immigration Attorney? What Services…

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 EB5 Affiliate Network (EB5AN) is pleased…

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…

Learn how to evaluate the risk level of EB-5 projects and increase your chances of immigrating successfully. The Importance of Due Diligence for EB-5 Investors What Are the Risks Involved…

Increased Accountability for Regional Centers and Migration Agents New Reporting Requirements New Active Oversight Activities Severe Consequences for Non-Compliance Further Provisions to Protect Investors Protections against Terminated or Debarred EB-5…

EB5 Affiliate Network’s 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…

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…

Why Escrow is an EB-5 Program Best Practice and Feature in All EB5AN EB-5 Projects What is an EB-5 Investment Escrow Account? EB5AN Partners with Signature Bank on EB-5 Investment…

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 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…

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. 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…

Watch Webinar on EB-5 Regional Center Update with Top EB-5 Attorney Ron Klasko, Esq. EB5AN and Top EB-5 Attorneys Ron Klasko, Dan Lundy, and Jessica DeNisi to Hold Webinar on…

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…

What investors need to know about RFEs. What is the EB-5 Program? EB-5 Program Requirements What is the Minimum Investment Amount? Meeting the At-Risk Requirement EB-5 Job Creation Source of…

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…

Making a Partial EB-5 Investment Deciding If a Partial EB-5 Investment Is the Right Option How Partial Investments Benefit EB-5 Investors Wohali Utah: An Ideal Opportunity for Partial EB-5 Investment…

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…