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August 2024 Visa Bulletin

No Changes in EB-5 Final Action Dates India EB-2 and EB-3 advance one month EB-5 Set Asides: Remain “Current” for all countries, including China and India; all qualifying investors in the US may file an Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) Unreserved EB-5 Visas (pre-RIA Investors): No forward movement for China and India The August Visa […]

How do you document your EB-5 investment’s source and path of funds?

For the EB-5 program, investors must make an initial capital contribution for an investment known in EB-5 terms as a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE). The amount is set at $800,000 for investments in Rural or High Unemployment TEAs (Targeted Employment Area) and $1,050,000 for non-TEAs. USCIS requires investors to prove in the I-526E petition that their […]

Turmoil in 2024 Boosts EB-5 Visa Interest

Global Demand for Green Cards is on the Rise In 2024, global turmoil is increasing interest in the EB-5 immigration program to the United States. People increasingly see the EB-5 Visa as a haven amidst widespread uncertainty. This is especially true with the availability of reserved visa categories and priority processing for rural projects. The […]

Understanding TEA, Non-TEA, and Reserved Visa Categories in the EB-5 Program

Navigating the EB-5 investment landscape involves understanding key categories such as Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs), non-TEAs, Reserved visas, and I-956F Approved Projects. This knowledge is essential for investors looking to make informed decisions that align with their goals of achieving U.S. residency. Whether investing in dynamic urban areas, underdeveloped rural regions, high unemployment areas, or […]

July 2024 Visa Bulletin

EB-5 Final Action and Filing Dates Remain Unchanged EB-5 Set-Asides:  “Current” status remains for all countries, including China and India; all eligible investors in the US can file for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) Unreserved Visas (pre-RIA Investors): No forward movement for China and India The July Visa Bulletin https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2024/visa-bulletin-for-july-2024.html  from the U.S. Department of […]

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 […]

Inmigrantes trabajando para inmigrantes: Por qué elegir a nuestro equipo para obtener tu visa EB-5

Nos asociamos contigo durante todo el proceso para obtener tu visa EB-5. Responderemos tus preguntas para ayudarte a que tu proceso tenga éxito

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 […]