Category: EB5 Projects

In 1992, the U.S. Congress created the Regional Center Pilot Program to promote immigration and investment through the EB-5 program and also encourage foreign investment in the United States. The Regional Center Pilot Program allows for a portion of allowable annual EB-5 Visas to be set aside for foreigners who apply through a USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) approved Regional Center.

A Regional Center is a private commercial enterprise, corporation, or regional governmental agency with a targeted investment program within a defined geographic region. In many ways, the Regional Center program mirrors other successful, long-standing investment-employment based programs in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other countries.

An investor seeking an EB-5 immigrant visa through a designated regional center must make a qualifying investment of $1 million and show that at least 10 jobs were directly or indirectly created through that investment.

However, certain rural and high unemployment areas (TEAs – Targeted Employment Areas) qualify for a reduced capital investment of $500,000. A targeted employment area is an area that has 1.5 times the national unemployment rate or a population under 20,000.

Houston EB5 is a USCIS-designed regional center that focuses primarily on investment opportunities for qualified immigrants located within targeted employment areas.

Using USCIS-approved job creation methodology, Houston EB5 develops and maintains detailed economic reports to measure and verify direct and indirect job creation for qualified EB-5 projects.

Applying for an EB-5 Visa? Here’s What You Need To Know

The EB-5 visa was created for qualified foreign investors interested in The EB-5 visa was created for qualified foreign investors interested in obtaining a U.S. green card. The investor must invest a minimum of $1,050,000 — or $800,000 if investing in a targeted employment area — into a business or project that benefits the U.S. […]

The Role of Regional Centers in the EB-5 Green Card Process

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The EB-5 green card program began in 1990, creating a path to United States residency through economic investments. Regional centers were first created in 1994 to help improve the EB-5 program. The purpose of the regional centers is to function as pools for investors and to find EB-5 projects to deploy the investments. Regional centers […]

EB-5 Investment Trends for 2023: What to Know for Your Investment

If the EB-5 path to residency was a metaphorical door, the investment portion would be the key. This investment funds EB-5 projects and creates the required number of jobs, unlocking the EB-5 door to residency. By familiarizing yourself with current trends in EB-5 projects, you can start creating a key capable of opening the right […]

If I Choose Houston EB5 Should I Move to Texas?

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When inquiring about the EB-5 program, several questions may arise about location and requirements. Houston EB5 is a Texas-based regional center, but investors do not need to live in Texas to receive this type of green card. Regardless of where you choose to live within the United States, Houston EB5 can help you gain your […]

The Marlowe EB5 Project

Houston EB5 is proud to introduce the Marlowe. If you want to know more about the fully-funded Marlowe EB5 project from Houston EB5, read on. Select your EB-5 investment All investors of the Marlowe EB-5 project already have their Conditional Green Cards. Marlowe’s Success Marlowe has been a great success. Not only was it completed on time, but […]

5 Reasons to Consider Thompson San Antonio as Your EB-5 Project to Obtain a Green Card

If you’ve been wanting to immigrate through the EB-5 Visa Program, you’re probably wondering about the EB-5 investments and EB-5 projects you can choose from. There are many options available, so ensure you select a project that suits you. Thompson San Antonio & The Arts Residences is a world-renowned boutique hotel with luxurious condominiums located on the […]