THREE TERMS EVERY EB-5 HOTEL PROJECT INVESTOR SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH
Hotels have been a popular choice for EB-5 investors for many years. Nearly everyone has stayed at a hotel and can relate to the project. Additionally, hotel projects that complete construction and have ongoing operations produce a bounty of job creation. However, while a prospective EB-5 investor might feel extremely confident about a hotel producing […]
THREE THINGS THAT COULD IMPACT EB-5 TO WATCH FOR IN 2025
As we embark on 2025, interest in the EB-5 program is as high as it has been in years. The program has steadily regained momentum since the passage of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), which created new guardrails for the program and three set-aside visa categories that provided opportunities for countries […]
HOW COULD A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IMPACT EB-5 INVESTORS?
Find out how a U.S. government shutdown may affect EB-5 investors. Green Card Fund explains the impact on processing times, visa delays, and investment timelines.
Understanding RIMS II and Its Role in EB-5
Learn more about RIMS II and what it means for EB-5 project evaluations. Green Card Fund describes how economic models like RIMS II assess job creation and impact in a project.
What Makes an EB-5 Project Rural or High Unemployment?
Since the passage for the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act in 2022, the set aside categories of rural and high unemployment Targeted Employment Area (TEA) projects have been a game changer for many EB-5 investors. Not only do EB-5 rural projects allow investors to meet the lower minimum investment threshold of $800,000, but they have also created a […]
Could a shorter EB-5 Loan Term impact repayment?
Prior to the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, investors had to keep their investment at risk until they completed the I-829 process. Initially, this worked well as the journey from filing an I-526 petition to getting through the I-829 stage took approximately five years, which lined up with typical real estate construction loans […]
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. […]