Question:

How will L-1 and E-2 denials affect my EB-5 visa eligibility? I am a Canadian Citizen and have been in the United States on an L1-A from 2011 to July 2014. I applied for a green card through L-1 status and was denied due to the size of my U.S. company. My L1-A renewal was also denied because my company was not big enough and my E-2 was denied under section 214(b). I have invested more than $1.2 million in properties and a recycling business and I currently employ three people. In two years I can probably increase that to five employees and I am thinking of buying an additional business to get another five employees. Will my previous L1-A and E-2 denials prevent me from receiving an EB-5 visa?