Some promises, we hope, are for forever. However, when it comes to a “guaranteed return” on an EB-5 investment, the answer depends on the specifics of the situation. Carofin advises applicants to rely on their immigration attorneys to clarify what guarantees are permissible within the EB-5 program. One guarantee that is explicitly prohibited is a return on investment. Under EB-5 regulations,...
Job Creation: What an EB-5 Investor Should Know
Many EB-5 investors seeking to speed up their Green Card process are aware of the priority processing available for I-526E petitions through a $800,000 investment in a rural Targeted Employment Area (TEA). Most such investments are made in New Commercial Enterprises (NCEs). To meet USCIS requirements, each NCE must create and sustain at least 10 permanent, full-time jobs per investor. ...
Obtaining a Green Card Through an EB-5 Investment
The EB-5 visa program provides an expedited way for qualified foreign investors to obtain a U.S. Green Card through investments that support job creation. Investors who receive a Green Card through the EB-5 program are permitted to work and live anywhere in the U.S. and can travel to and from the country without a visa. But, before they can apply, they must invest in a job-creating enterprise....
Private Placement Investment Considerations
The following provides general background on, and underscores certain risks to Investors associated with, Private Placements. Private Offerings can be purchased directly from the Issuer of the Security during the Offering period or through an agented, “best efforts” process managed by a FINRA-registered Broker-Dealer acting as a Placement Agent. Under U.S. law, other than the Issuer, only...
Alternative Investments: Common Challenges to Know Before Investing
We get calls every week about another alternative investment opportunity. Maybe you do, too. Before investing in alternative investments, it might help to understand certain limitations and challenges in doing so. Complexity of Alternative Investments: Alternative investments are not cookie-cutter securities. Yes, on the surface, they might appear similar. But each offering can be complex on...
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