EB-5 regional centers are USCIS-designated entities integral to the Regional Center Program. They provide a platform for foreign nationals to collectively invest in EB-5 projects. Regional centers make foreign nationals’ EB-5 visa process more seamless by handling job creation requirements, due diligence, and overall project oversight on behalf of investors. Recently, the United States Citizenship... The post How Does USCIS Audit EB-5 Regional Centers? first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more

Many EB-5 investors have received employment authorization documents and advance parole only days after submitting their I-526E petitions. We are pleased to announce that an investor in EB5AN’s Boynton Beach Multifamily EB-5 project has been approved for an employment authorization document (EAD) and an advance parole (AP) travel document. While, historically, many EAD and AP... The post Investor in EB5AN’s Boynton Beach Multifamily (Equity) EB-5 Project Receives Work and Travel Authorization in Only 87 Days first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more

The EB-5 visa program was introduced to boost economic growth by encouraging foreign capital investments in exchange for permanent residence in the U.S. Like many investment projects, the EB-5 program could be long and complicated, requiring the assistance of certain professionals. The vast wealth of information on the EB-5 program leaves the potential investor with... The post Which EB-5 Professionals Should You Consult Before Investing? first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more

Every year, thousands of individuals apply for the H-1B visa lottery, hoping to gain authorization to work in the U.S. However, due to the limited number of available visas and high demand, many applicants are unsuccessful in obtaining an allotment. If you find yourself in this situation, you must carefully weigh your options and understand... The post Didn’t Make the H-1B Lottery? Stay and Work in the U.S. Without Restrictions on an EB-5 Visa first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more

The EB-5 program is one of the most direct paths to U.S. permanent residency (also known as obtaining a Green Card). Despite the attractiveness of the program, it is not without risk. As with all investment activity, EB-5 projects involve a degree of uncertainty, and not all EB-5 projects succeed. This article will explore the... The post What to Do in the Case of EB-5 Project Failure first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more

This spring, from April 25th to May 15th, Greenberg Traurig and EB5AN invite you to join us in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, or Atlanta. You will hear from top attorneys and regional center executives on the current status of the EB-5 program nearly two years after the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022... The post Greenberg Traurig and EB5AN Present a Four City EB-5 Tour on the Current State of the EB-5 Market and New Project Considerations first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more

EB5AN has witnessed EB-5 investment volume more than double in Q1 2024 compared with Q4 2023. The remarkable growth in EB-5 investment volume in Q1 2024 can be largely attributed to investors’ anticipatory response to the USCIS I-526E petition fee increase that came into effect on April 1, 2024. Understanding the significance of this timing,... The post EB5AN Sees Remarkable Surge in EB-5 Investments in Q1 2024 first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more

The May 2024 Visa Bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State indicated no movement in the EB-5 visa category. Dates remain current for all country nationals except India and China. Final Action Dates EB-5: No Advancement for India and China Unreserved Category Dates for Filing No Change for EB-5 Get Your Green Card Faster... The post May 2024 Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Final Action Dates Remain Unchanged first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more

On March 29, 2024, Invest in the USA (IIUSA) filed a lawsuit against USCIS. IIUSA is a membership-based 501(c)(6) not-for-profit industry trade association for the EB-5 Regional Center Program primarily comprising EB-5 regional centers and EB-5 professionals. Acting under a decision made by its board of directors, IIUSA took this action without notice to its... The post Why EB5AN Does Not Support the IIUSA Lawsuit and Proposed Rule to Extend the EB-5 Investor Sustainment Period first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more

Twin Lakes Georgia, a single-family home development for active adults age 55+ near Atlanta, Georgia, remains one of the most successful EB-5 projects on the market. Part of what makes this project a great option for EB-5 investors is strong, consistent EB-5 job creation resulting from ongoing construction activities. Twin Lakes is being built by... The post Twin Lakes Georgia Rural EB-5 Project February 2024 Update: Strong EB-5 Job Creation Continues at Twin Lakes first appeared on EB5 Visa Investments ..read more