December Visa Bulletin Reveals No Changes for EB-5
For the second straight month there are no changes for EB-5 for the December Visa Bulletin issued by the Department of State. All three of the EB-5 set aside categories – high unemployment, rural and infrastructure – remain current for all countries. Additionally, the unreserved category remains for all countries except Mainland China and India. […]
Rural Project Repayment Considerations
Interest in rural EB-5 projects has expanded exponentially since the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act created a rural Targeted Employment Area (TEA) set-aside category. For investors whose countries are retrogressed in the unreserved category, investing in a rural project offers a quicker path to a green card. As with any EB-5 investment, rural investors have […]
Potential Pitfalls Employer-Sponsored Immigrant Visa Petitions
There are many companies advertising for a faster path to a green card through the employer-sponsored route, which typically means an EB-1, EB-2, or EB-3 visa category. This is appeals to some individuals because the adjudication times are long for the EB-5 visa petition, and the backlog may be longer to apply for a green […]
NOVEMBER VISA BULLETIN BRINGS NO CHANGES FOR EB-5
Sometimes no news is good news. That was exactly the case this week for potential EB-5 investors as the Department of State released its November Visa Bulletin. Not quite three weeks into the new USCIS fiscal year, the new bulletin indicates that all three EB-5 set aside categories (high unemployment, rural and infrastructure) remain current. […]
TWO QUESTIONS EVERY EB-5 INVESTOR SHOULD ASK REGIONAL CENTERS
As the EB-5 program has become more prominent, the sophistication level of investors has increased significantly. As a result, EB-5 investors have done a better job when it comes to project due diligence. However, there are still several questions that are often going unasked. Every EB-5 investor should ask the following questions of every regional […]
THREE KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN REGIONAL CENTER AND DIRECT EB-5 INVESTMENTS
EB-5 investors face several important questions at the outset of their journey. For some, one of the first questions they encounter is whether or not to select a regional center project or consider a direct EB-5 investment? Both options provide a path to permanent residency and have the same investment amount options. However, there are […]
USCIS POLICY CHANGE MAKES EB-5 MORE ATTAINABLE FOR F-1 STUDENTS
Traditionally, the F-1 visa category was strictly viewed as a non-immigrant intent visa category, meaning that the F-1 student should take no action that indicates they may apply for permanent residency status at a future date. Due to the F-1 student visa having a non-immigrant intent, it made it a tricky proposition for students to […]
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.