What Happens if Your Green Card Is Denied?
You’ve invested $900,000 in an EB5 project. You’ve waited 18 months for processing. Then you get the letter from USCIS – Denied. Your heart sinks. Your plans freeze. Your American dream feels shattered. The reality? Green card denials happen more often than you think. Nearly 40% of EB5 applicants face this challenge. That’s 4 out […]
OPT to Green Card Investment Opportunities for Students
Transitioning from Optional Practical Training (OPT) to a Green Card is a critical step for F-1 students aiming to secure permanent residency in the United States. According to Pew Research Center, 1.5 million foreign graduates worked under the OPT program between 2008 and 2016, highlighting the significant role of OPT in bridging education and long-term […]
How the EB5 Visa Timeline Varies by Country
The EB-5 visa program, designed for immigrant investors, provides a streamlined pathway to U.S. permanent residency through capital investment. Each year, EB-5 investors are allocated up to 7.1% of all employment-based immigrant visas issued globally. However, the timeline for the EB-5 visa process can vary widely, influenced by factors such as the applicant’s country of […]
Knowing About Visa Set-Asides in EB-5 Investor Program
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides a pathway to U.S. residency for foreign nationals through significant investments in new commercial enterprises. This program stimulates economic growth and creates jobs for U.S. workers, with nearly 100,000 foreign investors participating since its inception. Notably, 91% of EB-5 visas have been issued through Regional Center projects (USCIS, 2023). […]
EB-5 Financing for Real Estate: A Guide for Investors
The EB-5 financing program offers foreign investors a significant opportunity to obtain U.S. residency through real estate development projects. As part of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), set-aside visa categories were introduced, reserving 20% of visas for rural projects, 10% for high-unemployment Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs), and 2% for infrastructure projects […]
Is a Rural EB5 Investment Right for You?
The EB-5 visa program offers a compelling pathway for immigrant investors seeking permanent residency in the United States. Designed to stimulate economic growth and create jobs, this program enables foreign nationals to obtain a green card by making qualified investments in new commercial enterprises. To address visa backlogs, the RIA (Reauthorization Act) has allocated 20% […]
Opportunities for EB-5 Chinese Investors in the U.S.
The EB-5 visa program continues to be a crucial pathway for mainland Chinese investors seeking U.S. permanent residency. In FY2024, Chinese applicants received 8,311 EB-5 visas under the Unreserved category, accounting for 69% of all EB-5 visas issued globally through consular processing. Since its launch in 1990, the program has provided a clear route to […]
How to File the I-829 Form for EB-5 Investors
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a clear path for foreign nationals to achieve lawful permanent resident status in the United States. A crucial step in this journey is filing the I-829 petition, a necessary process for EB-5 investors who wish to remove conditions on their green card. According to data from U.S. Citizenship and […]
What Happens After RFE Response for EB-5 Investors?
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows foreign nationals to obtain a green card by investing in U.S. businesses that create jobs for American workers. However, the process can be complicated, and investors may receive a Request for Evidence (RFE) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In the first quarter of FY 2019, the […]
EB-5 Investor Visa Program for Brazilians’ US Residency
Brazil consistently ranks among the top ten, the largest EB-5 markets worldwide. It has become the most significant source of EB-5 investors outside Southeast Asia. This shows how many Brazilian investors understand the program’s potential. If you’re curious to discover how Brazilian investors are turning their investments into U.S. permanent residency, keep reading. In this […]