Investor Reminder Alert Series: Renew Your EAD on Time and Check Validity Dates
With more EB-5 investors taking advantage of concurrent filing, more investors are also obtaining an Employment Authorization Document (EAD Card). They obtain the work authorization by filing an I-715 at the same time as they file the I-485 (Adjustment of Status). While some EADs are valid for up to five (5) years, many are valid […]
USCIS Visa Bulletin for October 2024: A Closer Look
As we get set to enter October, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released its October Visa Bulletin, providing important updates for investors and prospective investors in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The bulletin, issued monthly by the U.S. Department of State, outlines the availability of immigrant visas and establishes priority dates for […]
Green Card Fund Named Co-Winner in EB-5 Agent’s Top Project Competition
Green Card Fund is proud to be a co-winner in the EB-5 Agents’ Top Project Awards. Find out more about this recognition and our commitment to EB-5 project success.
Investor Reminder Alert Series: Validity of Medical Examinations for AOS Applications
As a reminder, for those investors who are able to file an I-485 Application to Adjust Status (“AOS application”), the medical examination, completed on Form I-693, will no longer expire. In the past, the form had an “expiration date” depending on when the civil surgeon signed it. Because of how long AOS applications were taking to […]
What does the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act Mean for Investors?
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”) was signed into law on March 15, 2022, after years of negotiations and iterations of how the EB-5 program would proceed after its program expiration. The RIA extended the EB-5 program by five years, whereas in the past, it was always under the threat of sunsetting, […]
Filing for EB-5 With Immigration Violations
There are many things to take into consideration when deciding whether to file an EB-5 petition and a green card application (also known as the Adjustment of Status application) at the same time. Some include whether the timing is right, whether the source of funds is readily available, and in some instances, whether having violated […]
Understanding How Concurrent Filing Impacts EB-5
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has finally allowed for EB-5 investors to utilize concurrent filing to file a Form I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS) application when the I-526E form is filed. In the past, the EB-5 investor was required to wait until the I-526E form was approved before an AOS application may be […]
Understanding Indirect and Induced Job Creation
Virtually every prospective EB-5 investor understands the importance of job creation. After all, it is the main factor in whether an investor can convert their two-year conditional green card to a permanent green card. Many potential investors also understand that one of the main advantages to investing in an EB-5 regional center project is that […]
GCF Achieves USCIS Approval for Terra Vi Yosemite EB-5 Project
Green Card Fund achieved USCIS approval for the Terra Vi Yosemite EB-5 Project, which reflects investor confidence and our continuing efforts to assure investment pathways.
EB-5 for Students
EB-5 for Students With many universities and colleges getting set to start a new school year in a month, many international students on an F-1 visa may want to start considering post graduate options if they would like to remain in the United States. For many students on an F-1 visa, the EB-5 investor program may offer a path […]