Aging Out: Key Considerations for EB-5 Investors and Their Families
The EB-5 visa program allows the primary investor along with their spouse and any unmarried children under 21 to apply for permanent residency in the U.S. This investment-based route is popular among foreign nationals seeking U.S. residency but introduces specific challenges notably the issue of “aging out.” This occurs when a dependent child turns 21 […]
Latest USCIS FOIA Data Confirms our Reserved EB-5 Visa Predictions
High Unemployment TEA Retrogression Looming with I-526E Petitions in Pipeline Rural Set Asides: Visa Supply Greater than Apr 2022 – Oct 2023 Demand In October 2023, Houston EB5 was among the first in the EB-5 industry to present a detailed Visa Availability Analysis of the Reserved Visa Set Asides mandated by the “EB-5 Reform and […]
What is the I-956F Form?
Why is it important for EB-5 investors? Project Approval Application Form I-956F is an “Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise”. In layman’s terms, it is the application that a Regional Center submits to the “US Citizenship and Immigration Service” (USCIS) for an EB-5Project’s approval. This form, mandated by the EB-5 “Reform […]
The EB-5 Visa: the Fast Green Card for H-1B Visa Holders
For highly skilled workers on an H-1B visa, transitioning to an EB-5 visa could quickly secure their future in the U.S., irrespective of their employment situation. Recent changes mandated by the “EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act” (RIA) now allow H-1B visa holders to file for an Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) concurrently with their EB-5 […]
June 2024 Visa Bulletin
EB-5 Set Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries including China, Taiwan and India; all qualifying investors in the US may file Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) Unreserved Visas (pre-RIA Investors): No advancement for China or India The June Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State shows no change in the EB-5 visa categories from […]
Intercreditor Agreements: What are they and Why it’s Important to EB-5 Investors?
Since most EB5 offerings come in the form of mezzanine, 2nd position debt, it is therefore critically important for investors to understand the relationship between a senior construction loan and the EB5 loan. This relationship is governed by an intercreditor agreement. Intercreditor agreements in commercial real estate are legal documents that outline the respective rights […]
What is Adjustment of Status (Form I-485)?
How do AOS and Concurrent Filing Benefit EB-5 Investors? In the EB-5 program, there are two approaches for receiving the green card after being approved: Adjustment of Status or Consular Processing. Suppose an investor is filing from abroad and not living in the U.S. on a valid visa. In this case, they must wait until […]
Is Quick Repayment Realistic in a High Mortgage Rate Environment?
When the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 was passed, many prospective EB-5 investors were elated about the possibility of faster capital repayments. Prior to the Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), EB-5 investors needed to sustain their investment to be at-risk throughout the conditional residency period. In more recent years, the conditional residency would […]
Evaluating an EB-5 Project’s Source of Capital
For foreigners pursuing an EB-5 visa through a regional center, the investment process may seem mechanical, but deciding on an investment goes beyond immigration qualifications and compliance with relevant laws. Investors should scrutinize if the investment not only secures permanent residency but also ensures a high likelihood for repayment of their capital. EB-5 investments are […]
Houston EB5 Announces USCIS I-956F Approval for The Frederick
Houston EB5 proudly shares a significant milestone achieved with the I-956F Project Approval for The Frederick from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA). This significant approval demonstrates the project’s strict compliance with the latest regulations of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and sets The Frederick […]