Why We’re Optimistic about the Future of EB-5 Processing Times
Written By Suzanne Lazicki Suzanne Lazicki Suzanne Lazicki is the founder of Lucid Professional Writing, specializing in EB-5 business plans and immigration consulting. Holding an MBA and a summa cum laude B.A. in English, she is a respected author and expert, recognized as one of the top business plan writers in the EB-5 industry EB-5 […]
The Crucial Role of Low Sunk Financing Costs in EB-5 Repayments
Introduction: Choosing the right EB-5 project is paramount to minimizing risks and ensuring a timely repayment of investments. One key factor that should play a pivotal role in this process is the evaluation of a project’s sunk financing costs. In this blog post, we’ll explore what sunk financing costs are, why they matter in real […]
Replacing Debt with EB-5 Capital, how far back can you go?
Navigating through the EB-5 Bridge Financing Maze. ** Replacing Debt for EB-5 capital in Construction Loans? How far back is it safe to replace bridge capital? At Houston EB5, our goal is to always inform potential EB-5 investors in the clearest way possible. As a team of immigrants, we want you to have a successful […]
Estimating Visa Availability Per EB-5 Category
Are we playing musical chairs again? Houston EB5 would like to share valuable EB-5 Visa availability information from the US Department of State (DOS). The data was recently provided to IIUSA, the premiere industry association of Regional Centers, by Dr. Michael Hanley, a Data Scientist from the DOS Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division. In […]
Targeted Employment Area Analysis
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has become a popular pathway for foreign investors seeking permanent residency in the United States. The program allows applicants to invest $800,000 or $1,050,000 in a qualifying EB-5 project and apply for a green card. Targeted Employment Areas, or TEAs, are specially designated geographical areas helped by EB-5 investment projects […]
Regional Center Due Diligence
The EB-5 immigrant investor program allows foreign investors to apply for and receive permanent residency in the United States by investing in job-creating projects within the country. Investors can either invest in a direct EB-5 project or through a regional center. EB-5 regional centers are entities approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, […]
How We’ll Help You Navigate the I-829 Petition
Filing the I-829 Form is one of the final steps of the EB-5 visa process and the route to becoming a permanent resident, with the possibility of becoming a United States citizen. When filing for a visa through an EB-5 regional center, you will have an extension of conditional residency until your I-829 petition is […]
From Preparation to I-829 Petition: Our Process
EB 5 visas are what we do best here at Houston EB5. Our preparation process gets you through the investment phase all the way to an I-829 petition. Immigration can be intimidating and difficult to understand. Here is what our process looks like: What Is the EB5 Immigrant Investor Program? Under the EB5 program, investors, […]
EB5 Process Walkthrough: Step by Step
As an immigrant investor, there are generally 4 steps towards receiving your Green Card through the EB5 process and real estate investment opportunities. In order to become a permanent resident in the United States through the USCIS EB5 visa program, you must follow these steps outlined below. Contact Houston EB5 Taking the First Steps in […]
