Applying for EB-5 Visa and Overstay
First I believe one should have a consultation with a qualified US Immigration attorney in situations such as this.
Second an explanation should be given regarding the difference...
Approvable Projects
Each EB-5 project is adjudicated and approved on its own merits. The EB-5 project has to be EB-5 compliant and prepared by an experienced EB-5 attorney and team of professionals who...
Attorney Fees
Attorney fees vary, and are based upon the complexities of the case, the expertise of the attorney, and the market where the investors live.The Attorney will prepare the I-526 petit...
Attorney Success Rates
I do not believe there is a USCIS or State Department data base which tracks the success rates of Attorneys in respect to I-526 Petitions, applications for conditional permanent res...
Attracting EB-5 Investors
Let us assume your goal is to attract EB5 investors for a Direct EB5 project.
First to attract investors, our law office will be retained to assist you in the preparation of the re...
Becoming an EB-5 Immigration Agent
In regard to becoming an EB-5 Immigration agent:
First, I would consult with a US Securities Attorney familiar with Agent licensing requirements and EB5 rules and policies.
Second, ther...
Bringing Family on EB-5 Visa
If you are the principal EB-5 foreign national investor, the if applicable your spouse and minor children under 21 years old can apply with you for permanent residency in the US.
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Brokers and Consultants
Foreign National Investors either will choose to invest in a particular Regional Center through their own due diligence or through the services of a Broker ( consultant or intermedi...
Citizenship versus Permanent Residency
The investor has to be a permanent resident for 5 years before they can apply to become a US citizen.
The years start counting from the issuance of the Conditional Permanent Residency.
Deciding on a Regional Center
Your goals need to be analyzed when deciding on a Regional Center.
If your primary goal is to obtain conditional permanent residency then you may wish to invest in a RC that has a histor...
Documenting the L-1 Visa
Article: Documenting the L-1 Visa By Edward C. Beshara
I. INTRODUCTION.
L-1 visas are available to aliens who have worked abroad for one (1) continuous year within the t...
EB-5 and Visiting or Living in the U.S.
You can temporarily visit the US while the EB5 petition is pending. Once the Investor petition is approved then the investor , if legally in the US , can apply for Adjustment to per...
EB-5 Visa Numerical Limits
There are 10,000 EB5 visas issued each year. The EB5 visa numbers include not only the principal investor but also the family members which may include the spouse and minor children...
Employment or Compensation for EB-5 Investor
Usually the investor who directly invests in their own EB-5 business , becomes an owner,and manager ,and may receive compensation for employment services from the EB-5 direct busine...
Filing Investor Petitions from any Country
Foreign nationals from any country can file Investor petitions in order to obtain EB5 permanent residency. There are per country limitations,hence if the demand from a particular country ...
Fired Employees and Job Creation Requirements
An EB-5 investment is required to create 10 new jobs, not re-hiring employees who were employed before the EB-5 investment. If the EB-5 investment has created 10 new jobs and some employe...
Gifts and EB-5 Visas
Under the following circumstances, gifts from family members can be used as investment funds to obtain an EB-5 Visa:
The source of funds gifted from each of the relatives has to ...
H1-B Professional Visa
Article: Hl-B Professional Visa
As found in the book: Overview of Immigration Laws & Procedures
D. H-IB PROFESSIONAL VI...
How to Get a Visa to Work as an Actor in US
Chapter: How to Get a Visa to Work as an Actor in the United States
By Edward C. Beshara - As found in the book - AN ACTOR'S BUSINESS
Actors: Coming to America
Actors are an es...
Information on Regional Centers
A list of EB-5 Regional centers can be found on the USCIS website. Besides location you will learn about the geography and industries covered by the the Regional Centers.
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Investing in Multiple Projects
We will make the Assumption that the investor intends to invest their personal funds into a direct EB-5 business. That is, the investor will be investing in their own business.
In this...
Investing in Pre-Existing Businesses
Investors can invest in a pre-existing business, however there is a calculation that needs to be implemented to show the required number of jobs have been created. You will have to ...
Issues with Troubled Businesses
An EB-5 troubled business can be marketable to investors as the jobs already exist and are saved. There may not be any issues associated with the employment creation requirement.
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K Visa versus EB-5 Visa for Mother and Son
Before an answer is given, we need to know the following.:
1) Is the Mother a US citizen relative petitioning for Son? If so , the waiting period is several years.
2) The K visa may not...
L-1 Intra-Company Transfer Visa
Article: L-1 Intra-Company Transfer Visa
As found in the book: Overview of Immigration Laws & Procedures
F. &nbs...
Maintaining residence for EB-5 Visa
Obtaining conditional permanent residency requires the US Permanent resident to consider the US as there permanent home, and if they leave the US, they will be only visiting there home co...
Number of Projects for Regional Centers
There is no limit on the number of EB5 projects the Regional Center can have. However, the EB5 Regional Center project must be in an industry classification that is already approved by th...
Qualifying for TEA
Each State has a state government agency which provides a frequent list of TEA's,( TEA's are areas of high unemployment or rural ares). Please note a TEA can be based on a political...
Regional Centers Listing Projects
It is highly recommended that the EB-5 Regional Center seek the services of an experienced EB-5 securities attorney.
The SEC Attorney will be able to advise on the legally correct ...
Restrictions on Chinese EB-5 Applicants
There are per country limits.Therefore if there is greater demand from the Chinese investors than the permitted numbers for China then this fact will cause time delays for the Chine...
Sale of Existing Commercial Property
First, always seek the services of a qualified EB-5 attorney for advise, analysis, and direction.
The first question is whether the existing commercial property is already an active bu...
Securities and Exchange Commission Regulations and EB-5
The EB5 Regional Center EB5 project usually involves an offering of ownership in a new commercial enterprise based on the foreign nationals investment in the new commercial enterpri...
The total cost of an EB-5 visa
On the assumption you are making a direct investment in your own business, we would classify it as a direct EB-5 investment.
The related costs include the following estimates. Re...
Timeline for obtaining an Green Card
The timeline for issuance of a conditional permanent residency green card varies.
An estimate is 8 to 10 months.
However, every investor case is different and time delays can aris...
Tools for a Successful EB-5 Practice Part 13: Conclusion
The EB-5 clients should always have the confidence that EB-5 practitioners has the knowledge, expertise, experience to represent these them and achieve their EB-5 goals.
The clients alwa...
Tools for a Successful EB-5 Practice Part 1: Introduction
By way of introduction, the author is Edward Beshara, who has since 1983, exclusively practiced business and family U.S. immigration law. For the past 20 years practiced and represe...
What is an EB-5 Project?
A Regional Center Designation is issued by the USCIS.
The RC allows an organizational infrastructure to support a loan model and indirect employment creation.
The EB5 project can ...