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Can an EB-5 Investment be Guaranteed?

Can an EB-5 Investment be Guaranteed?

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,...

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Job Creation: What an EB-5 Investor Should Know

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. ...

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EB-5: The Importance of Targeted Employment Areas for EB-5 Investors

EB-5: The Importance of Targeted Employment Areas for EB-5 Investors

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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Obtaining a Green Card Through an EB-5 Investment

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....

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EB-5 Program: Common Questions and Answers

EB-5 Program: Common Questions and Answers

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...

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Regulatory Requirements to USCIS’ EB-5 Immigration Program

Regulatory Requirements to USCIS’ EB-5 Immigration Program

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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