For EB-5 immigrant visa applicants, obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. can mean choosing a commercial real estate (CRE) project in which enough jobs are created to meet USCIS requirements, and the project is finished (and your capital is returned) The process can feel complicated because it can be. But if you take it step by step, you can make choices that fit your goals and increase your...
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,...
In commercial real estate (CRE) projects, several key parties are involved, with the sponsor—usually the General Partner (GP)—playing the most pivotal role. Gaining a clear understanding of the different types of sponsors and their responsibilities is essential for making well-informed investment decisions. Sponsor Roles and Varieties The GP is tasked with finding, acquiring, developing,...
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...
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....
Understanding the EB-5 visa program can be challenging, but each year, thousands of immigrants living in the U.S. use it to obtain their green cards. To assist applicants, Carofin, a sponsor of EB-5-eligible investments, provides answers to some of the most common questions. What is the EB-5 Program? The EB-5 Program, created by the U.S. Congress in 1990 and expanded in 1992, helps foreign...
Do EB-5 investments have to conform to regulatory requirements for selling securities in the U.S.? The short answer is yes. If you participate in the program, make sure to follow these guidelines. The U.S. EB-5 program (“EB-5”) has been in effect since 1992, and, because of this important immigration program, billions of dollars of investments have been made in companies and projects throughout...
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