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...
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Navigating Taxes as an EB-5 Investor
As a potential EB-5 investor, you may have many questions concerning U.S. tax requirements. Will I have to file a tax return? How do I file my tax return? And how much taxes will I have to pay? In short, as long as you earn income as a resident or citizen of 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...
Understanding How the New Congressional Bill Impacts the EB-5 Program
In a recent letter posted on The Hill, industry expert Jeff Campion reports that the media has been misrepresenting the impact of recent EB-5 Program reform efforts. The biggest misunderstandings revolve around the ‘at risk’ clause, which keeps the money unsecured to...
To Understand Economic Impacts of Proposed Legislation on TEAs, Consult a Knowledgeable EB-5 Attorney
Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate earlier this year could result in a significant, negative economic impact to many mid-sized cities and suburbs, according to the EB-5 Investment Coalition, a group of trade associations and business leaders. The American Job...
EB-5 Attorney Can Help You Avoid FCPA Traps Abroad
A recent report discussed the EB-5 program in relation to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The FCPA is designed to penalize U.S. individuals and businesses whom offer payments as an attempt to gain or retain business from foreign government officials. In this...
EB-5 Legislation Updates Address GAO Recommendations
Among a number of potential changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, one in particular could pose significant new challenges for foreign citizens wishing to obtain U.S. visas. Under the American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act, pending in...
USCIS Visa Availability Process Made Quicker by DOS
Individuals, family members and foreign national immigrants, who are waiting to file their adjustment of status applications, can now receive their benefits earlier than before. According to The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the...
Proposed EB-5 Changes May Cause Washington Clash
The EB-5 Visa program is a popular program that allows foreign investors a green card for making a $500,000 minimum investment in projects that bring jobs to the U.S. The law is up for renewal in Washington in September of 2015. While this is typically a perfunctory...