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.
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 […]