EB-5 Visa expected to thrive under trump In December 2016, Congress announced that the EB-5 Regional Center Program will be extended until April 28, 2017 during the new presidential administration’s transition into office. Though no changes were made to the program,...
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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....
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...
How the EB-5 Visa Program Benefits You
Following Block of China Visas: EB-5 Updates, Visas Spread
Significant growth of the EB-5 program can be attributed to the contributions of Chinese investors throughout recent years. However, downturns in the Chinese economy over the last year have led to many reductions in the number of EB-5 visas issued to Chinese...
EB-5 Attorneys Can Look Forward to EB-5 Growth in the New Year
Following the recession of 2008, investments in the US economy appeared scarce and of little concern to domestic financial institutions. However, the EB-5 program, supported by EB-5 attorneys, has made a stark impact on the US economy through foreign direct...
Foreign Citizens Can Invest in America with Assistance from an EB-5 Attorney
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program mobilizes U.S. economic growth and should be protected, according to Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In a recent opinion piece for The Hill, Donohue stated that among the often-spirited debates...
EB-5 News Updates – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Voices Support of EB-5 Program in Op-Ed
The EB-5 initiative is one that has received bipartisan support over the years because of its effectiveness for bringing jobs and commerce into the country. According to EB-5 news updates this year, though, the bill faces some opposition for the first time. This...
Is the EB-5 Visa Program Safe? Myth vs. Fact
January 2020 Update: This post was originally written and posted in 2015. In November 2019, EB-5 minimum investment amounts increased to $1.8 million (and $900,000 for investment in Targeted Employment Areas). Considering that the economy has been struggling to get...
New Website Outlines USCIS Changes to EB-5 Protocols on Communications and Applications
A new web page provides training materials relating to the EB-5 immigrant investor program protocols issued earlier this year. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services added the new page to provide training materials that are required for some employees and...