What is the role of EB5AN?

EB5AN connects eligible foreign investors with real estate development projects designed to fulfill the job creation and at-risk requirements of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. EB5AN also works with project developers and entrepreneurs seeking to structure their own EB-5 projects and obtain regional center sponsorship.

What geographical areas do EB5AN's USCIS-authorized regional centers cover?

EB5AN owns and operates 10+ USCIS-authorized regional centers that cover more than 48 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C.

What is the minimum EB-5 investment amount?

The minimum EB-5 investment is $1,050,000 in a standard area, or $800,000 if the project is located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), which includes rural areas or areas of high unemployment.

When do EB-5 investors get their invested capital back?

Whether or not EB-5 investors will have their capital returned, and when, depends on the success of the project and the specifics of the offering documents. An investor cannot be guaranteed they will get any of their invested capital back as that does not comply with the at-risk requirement.

What happens once an EB-5 investor files Form I-829?

If an investor's I-829 petition is approved, they and their derivative beneficiaries will be granted permanent resident status. This status is valid for life but must be renewed every 10 years. Permanent residents can apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization after five years of continuous residence.

Troubleshooting Problems FAQs

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Q: What should an EB-5 investor do if the National Visa Center (NVC) hasn’t received their petition from USCIS?

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Q: If an EB-5 project fails, can an investor keep their priority date?

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Q: What is a writ of mandamus and when might it be an option in an EB-5 case?

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Q: What does it mean when an I-526E petition is pending with the Immigrant Investor Program Office (IPO)?

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Q: How can an EB-5 investor be certain an EB-5 immigration attorney is not affiliated with a regional center?

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Q: What is the Immigrant Investor Program Office (IPO) and how is it different from the California Service Center (CSC)?

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Q: What are the consequences to an EB-5 investor if the regional center closes?

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Q: What should an EB-5 investor do if the I-526E petition has been pending beyond normal processing times?

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Q: Will an EB-5 investor be refunded the investment if the I-526E petition is approved but the EB-5 visa is denied?

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Q: What are the most common reasons an EB-5 petition might be delayed or denied?

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