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The History of the EB-5 Visa Program [Infographic]
Modeled after other countries’ investor visa programs, the U.S. Congress established the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program in 1990. This program creates jobs for U.S. workers by using investment funds from foreign nationals. Here is more information about the program as...
How Chinese EB-5 Investors Are Creating, Not Stealing U.S. Jobs
President Trump’s attempts earlier this year at implementing a travel ban, the suspected religious animus behind those attempts, as well as the public support for the anti-China rhetoric prevalent during his presidential campaign, has given many in the immigration...
The EB-5 Visa Program Extended Until April 2017
On December 6, 2016, the U.S. Congress introduced a bill that reauthorized the EB-5 Regional Center Program through April 28, 2017. The EB-5 Regional Center program, as part of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, allows U.S. business entities to create investment...
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...
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...
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...
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....