With growing lobby for an increase in the minimum investment requirement under the EB-5 program and a bar on gerrymandering, real estate developers have intensified lobbying efforts to ensure high-end projects not cut off from this affordable source of funding. The EB-5 visa offers fast-track permanent residence to immigrants investing at least $500,000 in targeted…
The US EB-5 program offers permanent residence to investors making at-risk investments of $1 million in an enterprise or Regional Center, which is reduced to $500,000 if such enterprise or Regional Center is located in a rural area or a Targeted Employment Area. Further, the investment must, in order for the applicant to qualify for…
The US EB-5 program offers permanent residency to wealthy investors who invest at least $500,000 in eligible job-creating enterprises and ventures. This program, which was introduced in 1990, has been very popular amongst foreign investors seeking fast-track permanent residency in the world’s most- developed country. While the program’s supports highlight the benefits enjoyed by real…
With the US Congress opting for a temporary extension of the EB-5 Program, immigrant experts and economic analysts anticipate lawmakers will introduce significant changes to the new program in mid December 2015. This is the period when a further renewal is required for the program to continue. Here are some of the areas for anticipated…
With the US Congress preferring a temporary extension of the EB-5 program until December 2015, wealthy investors are rushing to apply for the US Green Card under the existing rules. With the controversial program coming under fire from critics for low investment requirements, widespread gerrymandering, and lack of oversight, immigration experts anticipate lawmakers to introduce…