From first steps to citizenship By investing in job-creating projects, you and your family can gain lawful permanent residence in the U.S., including unrestricted work and travel privileges and eligibility for full U.S. citizenship. The EB-5 program offers a clear and reliable pathway to the future you envision for your family. For many immigrants, life in the United States means more than...
For many EB-5 applicants, most delays aren’t investment-related; they happen because key documents are missing or incomplete. Gathering your financial records early can save you months of waiting and stress. In this article, we’ll detail what you need to know to prove your source of funds, avoid common mistakes, and prevent unnecessary USCIS delays. Whether you’re just exploring the EB-5 program...
Investment visa programs continue to evolve as powerful tools for countries seeking capital and for high-net-worth individuals pursuing greater security, mobility, and opportunity. They are reshaping global migration patterns, with over 100 nations having enacted legislation and several introducing innovative visa models. As regulatory scrutiny increases, successful programs will strike a...
CRE project opportunities, whether you want to get your EB-5 Visa or simply add to your overall investment plan, is like playing chess. Some "moves" (read: securities or real estate sectors) are riskier than others. Carofin wants you to be informed in advance before investing. Assessing Risk/Return High-net-worth investors can select several security structures, each tailored to...
Many individuals invest in real estate directly, but private placement investments furnish advantages not found through other avenues. One advantage is the ability to invest in private placements tailored to your risk profile, investment horizon, and preference for current income or growth. Often, institutional investors fill the senior debt portion of the capital stack, but that is not always...
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,...
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. ...
Investing in a project within a targeted employment area (TEA) offers two primary advantages for EB-5 investors: a lower investment threshold of US $800,000 AND priority processing of Form 1-526E for rural TEAs by the USCIS. As of March 15, 2022, only the USCIS may determine whether an area qualifies as a TEA, based on its location. Two critical factors are considered: whether the project is...
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