THE ROLE OF BRIDGE FUNDING IN EB-5
Discover how bridge funding plays a vital role in EB-5 projects by accelerating construction, reducing timing risks, and supporting faster job creation. Learn why savvy investors prefer projects with strategic bridge financing.
UNDERSTANDING RFEs: WHY THEY ARE ISSUED AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM
There are three letters – RFE – that no EB-5 investor wants to hear after filing their I-526E petition. RFE stands for Request for Evidence and are a formal request issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when additional information or documentation is needed to make a decision on the investor’s petition. While not […]
KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EB-5 AND L-1A
For many potential EB-5 investors, EB-5 is there only path to the United States. However, for those individuals that are executives or managers in a foreign company might be eligible to apply for an L-1A (Intercompany Transferee Executive or Manager) visa. The L-1A visa allows for an executive or manager to transfer within a multinational […]
HOW EB-5 FUNDING CAN BE USED IN THE PROJECT CAPITAL STACK
Most potential EB-5 investors understand that their regional center investment will end up being deployed into a project. However, investors are not always aware of how their funds fit into the project’s capital stack, which is all the sources of funds that comprise the funding for the project. Typically, EB-5 funding plays one of three […]
TAX IMPLICATIONS FOR EB-5 INVESTORS
Understand tax implications for EB-5 investors and how an investment green card EB-5 can affect your finances while obtaining a US investor green card or investor green card US.
THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK EVERY EB-5 PROJECT SPONSOR
When evaluating an EB-5 investment, potential investors often focus on regional centers but may overlook the critical role of the project sponsor—the entity responsible for developing the actual job-creating enterprise. Asking the right questions can help investors assess risk and ensure a project’s success. This blog highlights three essential questions every EB-5 investor should ask a project sponsor about their experience, financial contingency plans, and exit strategy to safeguard their investment and immigration goals.
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.