Understanding the Intricacies of EB-5 Source of Funds Requirement The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa, often viewed as a gateway to a new life in the United States, stands as a beacon of opportunity for foreign investors. However, the path to obtaining this visa is laden with challenges, the most notorious being the source of funds requirement. This crucial step demands meticulous attention and thorough documentation, serving as a litmus test for the legitimacy of an applicant’s financial resources. The Complex Nature of the EB-5 Source of Funds Requirement For every EB-5 applicant, the challen ..read more

Introduction: Investing in EB-5 projects can be a complex endeavor, requiring a deep understanding of the capital stack, the various components that make up the financing structure and the financial risks they present. In this blog post, we will explore the key elements that investors in EB-5 need to evaluate when assessing a real estate development project. Drawing from expert insights, we will demystify the capital stack, its significance, and the critical factors investors should consider. The Foundation: The Developer’s Motivation At the heart of every development project lies a motivate ..read more

Current issue: We have seen waves of massive layoffs across the tech industry over the past two years. According to Layoffs.fyi, a website that tracks layoffs in the tech industry, there have been over 154,000 layoffs in 2023 and over 264,000 since 2022. Big names like Google, Meta, and Amazon are at the top of that list. The situation is particularly unsettling for H-1B workers. The snowball effect of a layoff can be incredibly stressful for H-1B visa holders. Not only do they face a loss of salary, but also the ability to stay in the country. Introduction: Many of the H-1B visa holders we ..read more

Embarking on the EB-5 Visa investment journey involves meticulous planning and expertise at every step. This comprehensive, multi-stage process aims to facilitate immigration and ensure capital preservation. To navigate its complexities, it’s crucial to engage licensed professionals and independent investment advice. Navigating the EB-5 Visa Process The EB-5 Visa process is differentiated based on the applicant’s location—inside or outside the United States. But no matter the location, the initial steps remain the same—documenting the source of funds to satisfy USCIS requirements. This stage e ..read more

Visa set asides have emerged as a significant development in the EB-5 investor visa program, offering new opportunities for investors and changing the landscape of immigration strategies. This article aims to shed light on this complex topic, providing a comprehensive understanding of visa set asides and their implications for EB-5 investors. What are Visa Set Asides? Visa set asides are a new legislative provision that reserves a portion of the annual EB-5 visa limit for specific categories, namely rural areas, high unemployment areas, and infrastructure projects. These reserved categories ac ..read more

Have you ever considered pursuing the American dream, perhaps to benefit your children’s educational and career opportunities, or to mitigate political risk, yet found yourself unsure about how to make it a reality? The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program may be the opportunity you’ve been searching for. This U.S. government-sponsored initiative enables foreign investors to gain permanent residency and potentially citizenship in the United States through investing in qualified U.S. businesses. A Brief Overview of the EB-5 Program Introduced in 1990, the EB-5 program, which stands for Employment-Ba ..read more

EB-5 Regional Center Program Has Sunset The EB-5 Regional Center Program has sunset and is currently not available for investment. InvestAmerica will be following industry developments closely alongside our partners at IIUSA and our other industry relationships. The Direct EB-5 Investment Program is still in business, and we may have some direct-pooled offerings available for investment very soon. Stay tuned! The E-2 Investor Visa is alive and well and InvestAmerica can immediately assist foreign nationals to buy a business and move your family to the USA. If not from a treaty country, we can ..read more

It certainly has been a very active few days in the EB-5 industry, especially with the recent news of the amount of investment resetting to $500,000 immediately and today’s activity in the U.S. Senate, which almost assures that the EB-5 Regional Center Program will be allowed to expire next week on June 30, 2021. “EB-5 Investment Decreases to $500,000 Effective Immediately – District Court Vacates November 21, 2019, Final Rule United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley of the U.S. Northern District Court of California issued an order today voiding the EB-5 Immigrant Inves ..read more

InvestAmerica new hires Jacob Wright Jacob Wright joins the InvestAmerica team for the summer of 2021. Mr Wright will be working in the US investment immigration division of InvestAmerica. Previously, Mr Wright interned with a boutique asset management firm in Columbia, South Carolina. He worked closely with asset allocating and financial planning for over 300 clients. Mr Wright grew up in Chapin, South Carolina. He has been active in recreational sports his entire life. He played football and baseball throughout all four years of high school. He is currently a student at The Citadel, the Mil ..read more

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