UNDERSTANDING EB-5 RETROGRESSION: WHAT IT IS, WHEN IT HAPPENS, AND WHICH COUNTRIES ARE AT RISK
Understand EB-5 retrogression with Green Card Fund. Learn what it means, when it occurs, and which countries are impacted so investors can prepare for U.S. immigration goals.
KEY ELEMNTS OF AN EB-5 PPM
Green Card Fund explains the key elements of an EB-5 PPM. Learn what a Private Placement Memorandum is, why it matters and how it guides safe and informed EB-5 investing.
WHY EB-5 INVESTORS MAY NEED AN ITIN
Learn why EB-5 investors may need an ITIN for U.S. tax reporting. Green Card Fund explains the importance of ITINs in ensuring compliance for EB-5 visa applicants.
WHY LTV IS AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION FOR EB-5 INVESTORS
Prospective EB-5 investors seeking a project with a strong likelihood of returning their original capital investment may want to pay close attention to the project’s LTV. A low LTV, which stands for loan-to-value ratio, can be a good indicator of future repayment. For EB-5 projects that are providing a loan from the NCE (New Commercial […]
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 […]