The EB-5 visa is rapidly becoming more popular, and as a result, many countries that offer these visas are concerned about reaching their cap. The cap is the number of applications that will be accepted within a year and it is specific to each country that is applicable for the visa. Should the cap … Read more about The EB-5 Visa Cap Dilemma
Frequently Asked Questions About The EB-5 Visa
The EB-5 Visa is a program that was created to allow for foreign investment in the American economy. In exchange, the foreign investor is granted permanent residency in the United States. The investment must be at least $1,000,000, and create 10 jobs eligible for American workers. However, in some … Read more about Frequently Asked Questions About The EB-5 Visa
Finding an EB-5 Project
The EB-5 visa allows foreign investors to legally reside in the United States if they invest in new, domestic commercial enterprises, has spiked in popularity in recent years. The application process involves several steps, and a key one is identifying a project in which to place one’s capital (a … Read more about Finding an EB-5 Project
Top Reasons for Rejection or RFE of Business Visas
Immigrants seeking to enter the United States on a work visa—like the L-1 or EB-5—are required to undergo a rigorous application process whereby documents are reviewed by United States Citizenship & Immigration Services. The bar is set high for many of these applicants; those applying for an L-1 … Read more about Top Reasons for Rejection or RFE of Business Visas
What is a Targeted Employment Area?
The EB-5 visa program promises legal, permanent residency to foreigners who make a capital investment — generally at least a million dollars — in a commercial enterprise that will yield at least ten domestic, full-time jobs. Yet while the minimum qualifying investment is usually $1 million, there … Read more about What is a Targeted Employment Area?
Financing Hotels Using EB-5 Visa
Marriott. The Four Seasons. Hilton. Starwood. They're just a few of the world's largest hotel chains. They've also all turned to financing from EB-5 investors to build recent construction projects. It's arguably a win-win for foreigners who invest at least $500,000 into these projects in exchange … Read more about Financing Hotels Using EB-5 Visa
Federal Officials Sued by Mount Snow E-B Investor
It's the closest major ski resort to New York and Boston. It's well-established, and has been operating for over half a century. It boasts an elaborate snowmaking system, and popular terrain parks for snowboarders and skiers. But while Mount Snow, located in southern Vermont, has much to offer … Read more about Federal Officials Sued by Mount Snow E-B Investor
The EB-5 Visa Application: Steps and Requirements
As the EB-5 program continues to grow in popularity as a means of attracting foreign investors to the United States in exchange for residency, it's important to understand, step-by-step, what is required to successfully complete the process. There are four general conditions applicants must abide by … Read more about The EB-5 Visa Application: Steps and Requirements
What You Need to Know About EB-5 Visas
Are you a foreign investor seeking residency in the United States? If so, the EB-5 visa might be a viable option for you and your family. The visa program, created by Congress in 1990, was designed to spur growth in the U.S. economy while providing an entryway into the country for interested … Read more about What You Need to Know About EB-5 Visas
Indian Investors and Growing Interest in the EB-5 Visa
India is one of the world's most populous countries, second only to China, with 1.252 billion citizens. And as the South Asian nation has become a key player economically, many of its countrymen are reaping the profits; Credit Suisse reports there are 182,000 "dollar millionaires," and the 2013 … Read more about Indian Investors and Growing Interest in the EB-5 Visa
L1-A Visas as EB-5 Alternative
Whenever an individual applies for a visa (regardless of type), there will be unique circumstances which will affect the outcome of the application. This rule holds particularly true when discussing the EB-5 visa. More commonly referred to as the “investor” visa, the EB-5 holds some enticing … Read more about L1-A Visas as EB-5 Alternative
Green Card for Real Estate Investors
Federal visa program attracts wealthy foreign investors with promise of a quicker green card application process; hundreds of domestic jobs are created in the process. The program is an easier way for developers to fund their real estate projects, but for prospective immigrants with the means, EB-5 … Read more about Green Card for Real Estate Investors
