Question 1

Regional Center

Accepted Answer

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<ul class="custom-ul">
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-is-a-regional-center-and-what-advantages-do-they-offer-to-eb-5-investors/">What is a Regional Center and what advantages do they offer to EB-5 investors?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/who-should-invest-in-an-eb-5-regional-center-project/">Who should invest in an EB-5 Regional Center project?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-are-indirect-and-induced-jobs/">What are Indirect and Induced Jobs?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/why-is-job-creation-safer-with-a-regional-center-project/">Why is Job Creation safer with a Regional Center Project?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/do-i-get-faster-processing-of-my-i-526e-immigrant-petition-if-i-invest-in-a-regional-center-project/">Do I get faster Processing of my I-526E Immigrant Petition if I invest in a Regional Center project?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-makes-houston-eb5-unique/">What makes Houston EB5 unique?</a></li>
</ul>

Question 2

General

Accepted Answer

Question 3

Process

Accepted Answer

What are the steps for processing an EB-5 visa application?
If my I-526E petition is approved by the USCIS, what is the purpose of the Consulate application and interview, and how soon do I get my Green Card?
After petition approval, can members of the family interview in different countries?
What is an “escrow” account and when does the investor transfer the money into this account?
How does the bank escrow account protect me against the risk of losing my money?
What is Concurrent Filing for I-485 Adjustment of Status and how does it benefit EB-5 Investors?
Who is eligible for Concurrent Filing?

Question 4

Projects

Accepted Answer

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.custom-ul li a {
  display: block; /* Makes the link fill the entire list item */
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  padding: 0 15px; /* Adds some padding inside the link, adjust as needed */
}

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<ul class="custom-ul">
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/do-investors-need-to-be-actively-involved-in-the-day-to-day-activities-of-regional-center-projects/">Do investors need to be actively involved in the day-to-day activities of Regional Center Projects?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-are-the-advantages-of-investing-in-a-rural-project-in-a-micropolitan-area/">What are the advantages of investing in a rural project in a Micropolitan Area?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/may-i-invest-less-capital-in-a-targeted-employment-area-tea-project/">May I invest less capital in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) Project?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/do-i-have-to-live-where-the-project-is/">Do I have to live where the project is?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/can-i-make-money-with-my-eb-5-investment/">Can I make money with my EB-5 Investment?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/how-is-the-eb-5-loan-model-different-than-the-equity-model/">How is the EB-5 loan model different than the equity model?</a></li>
</ul>

Question 5

Requirements

Accepted Answer

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  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background-color: #fff; /* Default background color for non-highlighted items */
}

.custom-ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.custom-ul li a {
  display: block; /* Makes the link fill the entire list item */
  text-decoration: none; /* Optional: removes the underline from links */
  color: #003e5b; /* Default text color for links */
  padding: 0 15px; /* Adds some padding inside the link, adjust as needed */
}

/* Highlighted menu item styles */
.custom-ul li.highlight, .custom-ul li.highlight a {
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  color: white; /* Text color for the highlighted item */
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<ul class="custom-ul">
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/minimum-required-amount-to-be-invested-to-apply-for-an-eb-5-visa/">What is the minimum required amount of capital to be invested in order to apply for an EB-5 visa?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/must-i-have-previous-business-experience-or-education/">Must I have previous business experience or education?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/must-i-speak-english/">Must I speak English?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-is-meant-by-the-requirement-that-the-investors-assets-be-lawfully-gained/">What is meant by the requirement that the investor&#8217;s assets be “lawfully gained”?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/if-i-want-to-move-to-the-united-states-and-invest-in-an-eb-5-project-with-houston-eb5-regional-center-do-i-have-to-live-in-texas/">If I want to move to the United States and invest in an EB-5 project with Houston EB5 Regional Center, do I have to live in Texas?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/can-an-eb-5-investor-from-a-retrogressed-country-apply-for-concurrent-filing/">Can an EB-5 investor from a retrogressed country apply for Concurrent Filing?</a></li>
</ul>

Question 6

Source of Funds

Accepted Answer

Can money be gifted by a parent or another relative for an EB-5 investment?

Question 7

Denial

Accepted Answer

Can I apply if I have been rejected or terminated in the past by USCIS for a L-1, E-2, B, or other visa?

Question 8

EB-5 Form & Petition

Accepted Answer

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.custom-ul li:last-child {
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.custom-ul li a {
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<ul class="custom-ul">
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-is-an-i-526e-petition-and-how-is-it-different-from-an-i-526-petition/">What is an I-526E Petition and how is it different from an I-526 Petition?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-are-the-contents-of-an-i-526e-petition/">What are the contents of an I-526E Petition?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-is-an-i-829-petition/">What are the contents of an I-526E Petition?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-is-an-i-829-petition/">What is an I-829 Petition?</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://houstoneb5.com/faq/what-is-a-form-i-956f/">What is a Form I-956F?</a></li>
</ul>

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