The filing fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program and other U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) applications have remained the same for more than five years now. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently done a study and...
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“The Evolving Role of EB-5 Counsel” Considerations for Multi-Party Representation in EB-5 Deals
As the EB-5 market continues to mature, so will the quality and sophistication of the players and projects in this industry. As clients evolve, so must attorneys. Gone are the days when an EB-5 firm could focus on only one area (such as filing I-526 petitions)....
EB-5 Attorney: Spotlight on OFAC’s Authority
The EB-5 application process requires more than simply placing monies into escrow. For foreign investors, different nationalities and financial entities can put the proverbial brakes on the application process, reports Shaun K. Staller of the National Law Review....
6 Data Points That Highlight the Strength of the EB-5 Program
According to a recent report in the Regional Center Business Journal, the success of the EB-5 Program has grown in leaps and bounds in the last year. Across the board, program statistics collected by government agencies show incredible profits and growth expected to...
Understanding 5 Important Areas Scrutinized During an SEC Investigation
According to recent in-depth coverage in the Regional Center Business Journal, the EB 5 Program is now privy to intensive investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. Fraudulent documents and processes revealed the need for a closer look at the...
2016 EB-5 Advocacy Convention in Washington, DC
The 2016 EB-5 Advocacy Convention will be held in Washington, DC from April 20-22. The conference, hosted by IIUSA (Invest in the USA), is the 9th EB-5 Regional Economic Development Advocacy Conference. It is held each spring and attended by guests in the...
What You Need to Know About EB-5 Misconceptions from an EB-5 Attorney
Since 1990, the EB-5 Investor Program has provided thousands of pathways to citizenship for foreign investors. Unfortunately, the program is laden with rules, and many foreign investors do not understand what is and what is not guaranteed by the program. While the...
Information on the EB-5 Program for Central and Latin American Investors from an EB-5 Attorney
Investors from Central and Latin America can benefit from participating in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, such as being able to legally reside in the U.S. and eventually obtain citizenship. Before meeting with an EB-5 attorney and submitting an application,...
What Should EB-5 Investors Expect in an Immigrant Visa Interview?
The day you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived: your I-526 petition has been approved! While this is a big step towards the ultimate goal of obtaining a green card through the EB-5 program, there are still a few more steps you must take before this can occur. To...
To Avoid Liability with Marketing Materials, Consult an EB-5 Attorney
Companies marketing financial services often tout their experience, previous results and returns paid to investors. For EB-5 regional centers, however, such statements in marketing materials can become litigation exhibits or the center of an enforcement action by the...