EB-5 Visa Program: Resources for Investors, Developers & Professionals
The EB-5 visa program provides a pathway to U.S. permanent residency for foreign investors who contribute to the American economy.
Welcome to our online community, your trusted resource for navigating the complexities of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. We connect EB-5 investors, developers, and professionals, providing invaluable insights and guidance throughout your investment journey.
At our recent EB-5 and Global Immigration Expo in Vietnam, panelists shared their insight about recent immigration developments and what we might expect.
The 2-year sustainment period is when foreign investors applying for an EB-5 visa must maintain their investments in a U.S. business to qualify for permanent residency.
The final action dates for Chinese and Indian EB-5 investors have retrogressed by two years on average, respectively, according to DOS April Visa Bulletin.
The EB-5 program is experiencing a significant backlog in applications. However, it does not equate to the 250,000 individuals "waiting in line" for this visa that Commerce Secretary Lutnick has stated.
EB-5 Investor’s conferences save me time by allowing me to meet key partners and consultants in one day, instead of a week of traveling around Asia. Plus, getting the market and regulatory updates from the best in the business is another reason why these are must-attend events.
Chris Foulger
President of HomeFed Corporation
Thank you, EB5 Investors, for another successful conference. It was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and discuss ongoing and future projects. The insightful panels, “Fireside Chats,” and Project Pitch Competition were engaging and informative. Your innovative programming keeps everyone interested, and we look forward to sponsoring more events in the future.
Clem Turner
Chief Legal Officer · PRXY CO
The Southern California EB-5 Conference hosted by EB5 Investors Magazine was the best one-day event I have attended in years. The combination of regional centers, immigration, corporate and securities lawyers, economists, and developers was remarkable. Having Bob Goodlatte, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee speak, was icing on the cake.
Bernard P. Wolfsdorf
Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group, Past President AILA
Welcome to the Agents Top Project Award section, where we highlight the judges’ top choices for EB-5 projects in both Urban TEA and Rural categories through a pitch competition.
Urban Project Winner
Cota Vera 2 is HomeFed‘s newest development in San Diego’s best-selling Otay Ranch master planned community. Cota Vera 2 is planned for up to 3,276 homes including for-sale homes, and luxury rental apartments.
Rural Project Winner
Yellowstone Club (YC) Phase II is the latest in a series of EB-5 projects by EB5 United and CrossHarbor Capital Partners in Big Sky, Montana.
Rural Project Winner
Terra Vi Yosemite blends nature’s beauty, hospitality, and sound investment fundamentals. The project is set to redefine luxury in the heart of nature, just minutes from Yosemite National Park.
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What is an EB-5 visa?
The EB-5 visa, or Employment-Based Fifth Preference visa, allows foreign investors to obtain permanent residency (a green card) in the United States.
The EB-5 visa is one of five employment-based paths to permanent residency in the U.S.
How much do I need to invest for the EB-5 visa?
For the EB-5 visa, the required investment amount depends on the location. Specifically, you must invest either $800,000 if the project is in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), or alternatively, $1,050,000 in a non-TEA (everywhere else in the United States).
How does the EB-5 program work?
If a foreign national makes a qualifying investment that creates 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers, they are eligible for permanent residency in the U.S.
What is the EB-5 visa processing timeline?
The applicant’s country of birth significantly influences the EB-5 visa processing timeline, as the U.S. government imposes annual limits on the number of visas granted to each country.
What is an EB-5 regional center?
USCIS licenses EB-5 regional centers to sponsor EB-5 investments. Sponsoring an EB-5 project by these entities enables the foreign national to claim credit for indirectly creating jobs.
What are the benefits of a U.S. green card?
EB-5 investors who obtain U.S. green cards can live and work anywhere. They may apply for citizenship 5 years after receiving conditional permanent residency, provided they meet certain conditions.
Can EB-5 Investors receive their investment capital back?
EB-5 investors can receive their investment capital back after filing Form I-829, provided they comply with legal requirements and the project documents state such a return of capital will occur.
About EB5Investors.com
EB5Investors.com offers quick and sound answers to your EB-5 questions. Whether you’re just considering immigrating to the U.S. and looking for basic information or are an EB-5 Regional Center looking for specific details about USCIS compliance, our platform provides the answers you need. Our Questions and Answers segment is free, anonymous, and the answers are e-mailed to your inbox.
In addition to answering your questions, EB5Investors.com offers a cost-free assessment of your eligibility to participate in the EB-5 program for general immigration purposes. We also provide a list of verified EB-5 immigration attorneys. The EB-5 professional directories make finding an array of EB-5 professionals simple. For instance, browse through the profiles of attorneys to find and contact the best expert for your situation.
Also, you can use our Free EB-5 Evaluation form to request our cost-free assessment. You must input basic information to have an expert determine whether you may be eligible to use the EB-5 visa program as your U.S. immigration option.
EB5Investors.com also publishes the industry’s trade publication, EB5 Investors Magazine. *In the magazine, EB-5 professionals provide in-depth program information, which is peer-reviewed by an Editorial board. Our EB-5 News Blog also provides thorough, up-to-date EB-5 news articles that cover all recent developments in the EB-5 visa program.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, EB5Investors.com does not offer or sell any EB-5 investment opportunities, determine your eligibility to invest in EB-5securities, advise on the merits of any EB-5 investment opportunity, facilitate negotiations or the execution of transactions between you and any issuer of EB-5 investment opportunities, or handle any investment funds or securities.
President of HomeFed Corporation
Chief Legal Officer · PRXY CO
Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group, Past President AILA
