EB-5 Resources

For global investors seeking to live and work in the United States, the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa offers a compelling option, especially for those looking to establish or expand a business presence. However, this visa comes with specific requirements and...

Upon graduating from university, most of the +1 million F-1 visa students look for alternative visa solutions that allow them to continue living in the US while pursuing employment opportunities. However, for F-1 students, the journey to a Green Card can...

It can be challenging to navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration, particularly when it comes to knowing the differences between travel documents like Reentry Permits and Advance Parole. While both documents facilitate travel abroad and reentry into the U.S., they...

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)...

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...

https://youtu.be/3KPzzTWDkdo 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...

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...

https://youtu.be/599xFgHavvQ 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...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ZnRAvo5bs&t=3s 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...

The EB-5 program is responsible for contributing more than $51 billion into the U.S. economy since the program's inception in 1990. During the 07-09 Subprime Mortgage Lending crisis, the program experienced rapid growth. This was because real estate developers discovered...

On October 11, 2023, USCIS gave guidance on the minimum investment timeframe for new EB-5 investors.  Their interpretation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) is not yet in the USCIS Policy Manual and may get challenged...

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...

Unpacking the USCIS EB-5 Guidance 2023 on EB-5 Sustainment Period changes. At Houston EB5 we know that clear EB5 insights and unbiased information on EB5 news is crucial for one's EB-5 due diligence. As a team of immigrants, we prioritize...

From the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic to as of recent, the EB-5 industry has seen a sharp increase in processing times. According to the latest data released by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the average standard I-526...

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...

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...

President and CEO of Houston EB5 and a Forbes Council Member, Roberto Contreras highlights the benefits stemming from the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, passed by Congress in 2022. Amongst these are priority processing, visa set-asides, rural investments and other...

An EB5 green card is a visa option which has unique requirements and qualifications that applicants must meet. At Houston EB5, we can assist those interested in applying and investing through the entire process. Here is what you should know...

Immigrant investors from India, China, and Vietnam looking for U.S. citizenship often inquire about EB-5 retrogression. Retrogression caused when the demand for EB-5 visas from a given country exceeds the limited number of visas allotted to applicants from said country...

When choosing a visa to apply for, the approval time length may be a determining factor. At Houston EB5, we understand the ins and outs of EB-5 visas. Here is what you should know about the approval process for an...