Through the EB-5 visa program, foreign investors who contribute a minimum of $1,000,000 to a qualifying U.S. venture can enter the U.S. with their immediate family members (their spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age). Under certain conditions, the...
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Why the EB-5 Visa is the Best Immigration Option for Indian Immigrants
Note: While this post focuses on foreign nationals from India, all of the immigration options discussed here can apply to foreign nationals of any country except for those born in Mainland China. Out-of-country investors seeking permanent residency can breathe a sigh...
The History of the U.S. Investment Visa – David Hirson & Partners, LLP
The History of the U.S. Investment Visa The US Congress’ Immigration Act of 1990 (IMMACT 90) established the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to stimulate the U.S. economy through foreign investment and create jobs. This act dramatically reformed the U.S....
EB-5 Visas Expected to Reach New Heights Under The Trump Administration
Recently, there has been a great deal of discussion on the fate of the EB-5 visa program and what sort of impact the US presidential election and its surprise result will have on immigration laws in general in the US. The Eb-5 visa program, also referred to as the...
What Every EB-5 Investor Needs to Know when Selecting an EB-5 Investment
All investments come with a certain amount of risk, and this is no different for the investments made through the EB-5 program, where in fact the law mandates on at risk equity investment. As it related to an EB-5 investor, risk is defined as the financial position...
Trump Presidency Effect on EB-5: Industry Insider Perspective
By Phoung Le. As you may have heard, last week Donald Trump became a little bit more famous as the newest elected president of the United States. Understandably, there has been much noise and uncertainty about how a Trump presidency will affect the world (be it Great...
Here Are 7 Tips That Can Help Your EB-5 Business Funding
If you are reading this article, chances are you may be thinking about funding your business or development project with EB-5 funding. This article gives a brief overview of what the EB-5 program is, how you can get your project approved for funding and some tips on...
Huge Increase In EB-5 Visa Applicants
As reported by the USCIS, the number of applicants for the EB-5 visa increased to 17,791 in 2015, up from 11,744 in 2014. This amounts to an 113% rise in applications filed. This increase in applications is primarily due to worries that key aspects of the program may...
USCIS Proposes Rule to Welcome International Entrepreneurs
On August 26th, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposal to introduce a creative new way for foreign entrepreneurs to come to the United States to grow businesses and create jobs. The proposal, which has been under discussion for quite some...
New Entrepreneur Rule Could Let Startup Founders Stay in US
On August 26, 2016 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a proposed rule that would allow immigrant startup founders to receive temporary permission to be in the country, otherwise known as “parole,” setting the stage for a new potential way for foreign...