5 Tips For Filing I-526 Petitions Before The December 21st EB-5 Expiration

Filing the I-526 Petition is one of the most important steps to the process of acquiring an EB-5 visa...

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EB-5 Regional Center Program Deadline Pushed Back To December 21st

Today President Trump signed H.J.Res. 143 into law. This extends fiscal year 2019 funding for the federal government through December 21st. The EB-5 Regional Center Program is one of the programs extended under this continuing resolution....

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EB-5 Visa Bulletin For December 2018

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The Department of State—Bureau of Consular Affairs has released its EB-5 Visa Bulletin for December 2018.

This visa bulletin reveals big movement for Vietnamese applicants, but little advancement for Mainland-China applicants.

Final action dates for Vietnam advanced two months to May 1, 2016. Final action dates for Main-land China advanced one week to August 22, 2014. All other countries are “C” or current.

Dates for filing have unfortunately, not advanced for investors from Mainland China. The date remains October 1, 2014. All other countries dates for filing has remained “C” or current.Additionally, for investors seeking to adjust their status by filing Form I-485, USCIS states to use the chart for “Dates for Filing” chart rather than the “Application for Final Action Dates,” chart that they’ve typically used in the past. This means that USCIS is pushing the dates back further.For more information about EB-5 Program cut-off dates, send us a message.[formidable id="11" title="1"]

EB-5 Due Diligence Before The Regional Center Program Deadline!

KAPIN PLLC New York EB-5 Immigration AttorneyThe EB-5 Program is a popular way for foreign nationals to obtain U.S. visas for their families, however, it requires a hefty upfront investment of $500,000 into an at-risk new commercial enterprise. With that much capital at stake, EB-investors will want to conduct through EB-5 due diligence.Hiring the right professionals to assist with EB-5 due diligence is key. The main EB-5 professional an investor with want to consult with is an experienced EB-5 immigration attorney. How can an EB-5 immigration attorney help?What types of due diligence can an EB-5 immigration attorney assist an investor with? An attorney can help an EB-5 investor vet the Regional Center and the project. They will tell you:

  • The legal aspect
  • The Regional Center’s reputation
  • The project’s financial structure and business plan
  • The number of petition approvals/denials the project received (performance record)
  • The effectiveness of their job creation methodology
  • The exit strategy

It’s important to find an attorney that is not associated with the regional center or project you’re interested in. This attorney can then assist you with finding the right project that fits your risk tolerance. Once the project and the regional center is vetted, an immigration attorney can then further help you collect all the required documentation needed to file your I-526 petition as well as assist with the escrow.https://www.eb5daily.com/form-526-petition-alien-entrepreneur-evidence/The EB-5 Program is a good route for many investors because it offers a lower wait time compared to other visa categories and it has less restrictions that other visa routes.https://www.eb5daily.com/eb5-green-card-benefits/ [formidable id="11" title="1"]

Take The EB-5 Visa Questionnaire & Find Out Today If You’re Qualified To Invest

Take our quick and simple EB-5 visa questionnaire to determine your eligibility for the popular EB-5 visa program.Why take the EB-5 visa questionnaire and find out today if you’re qualified? Each year, the EB-5 Program grows in popularity due to its numerous benefits...

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The 5 Basic EB-5 Visa Requirements Plus Tips

Here are the 5 basic EB-5 visa requirements as well as a few tips that can help with the process. While the EB-5 Program can appear simple, the EB-5 visa requirements can be overwhelming due to the sheer amount of...

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Will Countries Other Than China Face An EB-5 Retrogression?

What is the likelihood that countries other than China will see an EB-5 retrogression in the near future? Are EB-5 agents warning potential investors about a possible EB-5 retrogression in order to get them to invest sooner, or is it a real possibility for applicants from Vietnam and India?

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Common EB-5 Job Creation Requirement Questions

Fulfilling the EB-5 job creation requirements is a key part of the EB-5 Program. At the time of filing their I-829 Petitions to remove their conditions on their green cards, EB-5 investors must submit proof that their investment created the requisite number of jobs. Here are 4 of the most common EB-5 job creation requirement questions...

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