EB-5 immigration attorney Roberto Juan Ortiz practices litigation, business and immigration law, including EB-5 work, at the Law Offices of Roberto J. Ortiz, PA, in the Miami region of Florida. Attorney Ortiz has represented individual clients as well as multinational corporations in their diverse immigration needs, such as obtaining employment-based visas. He provides customized services for immigrants and companies, and has acted as a liaison to clients from various countries, including Colombia, Brazil, Paraguay, Guatemala and Venezuela. Attorney Ortiz has also presented on seminars throughout North and South America.
Attorney Ortiz previously served as the managing counsel at Colombo and Hurd, PL, in the Miami area of Florida, where he practiced law in the areas of litigation, business immigration, and family-based immigration. Prior to his work at Colombo and Hurd, PL, Attorney Ortiz owned and operated Cuevas, Ortiz, & Cubas, P.A. for more than 12 years. Located in Miami, Fla., this full-service law firm provided assistance in the areas of immigration and naturalization law, business and corporate transactions, litigation, real estate law, and more. Attorney Ortiz has more than fifteen years of cumulative experience in the immigration law field.
Attorney Ortiz is a member of the Dade County Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. He is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and serves on the Southern Florida Chapter’s Board of Directors. He received his Juris Doctor from the St. Thomas University School of Law in 1998, and his bachelor’s degree in business management and organization from the University of Miami, Coral Gables in 1995. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Florida and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida for the practice of Federal litigation. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Attorney Ortiz has practiced law domestically and internationally.
Answers to EB-5 181 Questions Answered
- How does a business qualify for the $500,000 EB-5 investment?
- When is the age of a child relevant in the EB-5 process?
- What other visas can be applied for while an EB-5 petition is pending?
- What are the residency rules for dependents of EB-5 investors?
- How can an EB-5 investor avoid visa fraud issues after I-526 approval?
- What benefits will my family have as EB-5 conditional permanent residents?
- What happens if an EB-5 investor divorces after I-526 approval?
- Who is allowed to gift funds for an EB-5 investment?
- What should I know about EB-5 before deciding to invest?
- How does the USCIS determine if I am in “good health” for the EB-5 visa?
- How do I apply for the EB-5 program if I’m currently a dual citizen?
- How do I apply for EB-5 if my OPT extension is not expired yet?
- Where are the employment-based I-485 cases generally processed at?
- What happens to my investment if my I-526 is approved but my immigrant visa is denied?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while being under asylum in the United States?
- How can I apply for EB-5 as an H1B visa holder?
- How do I choose between direct or RC investment?
- Can I bring my family into the U.S. before my EB-5 is processed?
- When should an F-1 visa holder file the I-485?
- How do drug charges affect EB-5 eligibility?
- Is it possible to adjust my status after submission of I-526?
- How will my juveline record affect my EB-5 application?
- What are the ownership requirements for investing in an existing business?
- How does deportation history affect EB-5?
- What is the I-526 processing time for a direct investment?
- How does the I-526 backlog work?
- Can I file for advance parole after my I-526 is approved?
- Can family members adjust status while in different locations?
- How can I invest remotely in an EB-5 project as a student?
- How can you applying for a B1 or B2 visa while filing for an EB-5 visa?
- How is Form I-551 related to my EB-5 investment?
- What is Matter of Ho and how does it affect my EB-5 investment?
- What is the process for permanent residency to U.S. citizenship?
- How does funding composition affect an EB-5 project?
- How can a student in the U.S. on an F-1 visa obtain an EB-5 visa?
- Would an already existing company establishing a new company count for EB-5?
- Should EB-5 money be transferred in the United States or a foreign country?
- How can I bring my spouse over if I get married during my application process?
- How do I establish residency after receiving my green card?
- How long does it take to get a response after appealing?
- How can I obtain an EB-5 visa while on another visa?
- Can the child of an EB-5 investor remain in school even if I-829 is not approved?
- When is the best time to apply for EB-5?
- Do the same workers have to be employed the entire two years?
- How can I buy a closed business and make it a qualifying business?
- How much time must be spent in the U.S. to obtain a green card?
- What are the requirements for education and business experience?
- How does the USCIS determine “good health”?
- Are any countries excluded from the EB-5 program?
- How many active, reputable projects are in Florida?
- Can someone with a criminal record engage in an EB-5 investment program?
- What sort of business can I invest in for EB-5?
- What qualifies as a new business in EB-5?
- What immigration actions could bar me from obtaining EB-5?
- When can I move to the U.S. during the EB-5 process?
- How is EB-5 job creation calculated for an existing business?
- How can I use E-2 visa to expedite EB-5 visa?
- How will an expired F1 visa affect my I-526 petition?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while on OPT?
- How can I use my B-1 visa while applying for EB-5?
- How will my OPT expiration affect my adjustment of status?
- How does my family apply for EB-5 from our home country?
- How can buying a business qualify me for an EB-5 visa?
- What documents are needed to trace my source of funds for EB-5?
- What is the first step in the EB-5 process?
- What are the EB-5 family restrictions for immigration?
- How will my EB-5 status affect dependent children?
- How can I make my required EB-5 investment?
- What happens if my I-829 does not get approved?
- How long does I-526 approval take for a direct investment?
- What happens if my EB-5 consular is denied?
- How does a permanent U.S. resident differ from a citizen?
- What is the difference between an EB-5 visa and a L-1 visa?
- How can I get an EB-5 visa if I have a B1/B2 visa?
- What are the U.S. living requirements for the EB-5 visa?
- Is a Regional Center a global location or domestic U.S. location?
- What are the qualifications for TEA designation?
- Does an established franchise business qualify for EB-5?
- Would investing in a convenience store qualify for an EB-5 visa?
- What are the orgin country restrictions for EB-5?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a B1/B2 status?
- Is it possible to have two different I-485 applications pending?
- How does the USCIS determine a timeframe for EB-5 job creation?
- What does EB-5 consider a new business?
- How can my business become an EB-5 Regional Center?
- How can I prepare for the EB-5 Consulate interview?
- How does my dependent child under EB-5 apply for U.S. college?
- How can I apply for EB-5 visa if I have an F-1 student visa?
- What will happen to my investment if my I-829 is denied?
- How would I structure a regional center collaboration?
- How is working capital counted in EB-5 investment?
- Does an eb5 investor have to actively participate in the company?
- What happens if the EB5 Regional Center Pilot Program is not renewed?
- Does a TEA EB-5 Investment have to be in a single TEA?
- Can we get another visa while awaiting EB-5 visa?
- Does EB-5 place limitations on family immigration?
- What investments count towards the EB-5 investment threshold?
- How will new US immigration reform policies affect EB-5 applications?
- What is the risk of preparing my own I-829 petition?
- What types of businesses qualify for EB-5 capital?
- Can EB-5 be sponsored by a family member?
- How do I choose a good regional center?
- Do all EB-5 investors have to invest in the same entity?
- Does investing in an existing entity qualify for EB5?
- Does the EB5 Visa require that I run the business I invest in?
- What are the restrictions for investing in a troubled business?
- What if my EB5 investment fails after the two year window?
- Why is there bottleneck with I-526 processing times?
- Can gambling income be used for the EB-5 program?
- When must an approved EB-5 Immigrant Investor go to the US?
- How can I transfer EB-5 investment funds to a relative?
- Am I a good candidate for EB-5 Visa?
- Can an attorney help if my EB-5 I-526 petition is denied?
- Should I apply for F-1 visa interview after I-526 approval?
- Do I need an attorney to apply for an EB-5 visa?
- Can we pool EB-5 investments?
- What is the difference between Regional Center and a direct investment?
- How do I know what stage my EB-5 visa application is in?
- What tips can you provide for drafting business plans for EB-5 Project?
- Why does I-924 takes from targeted 4 month to 9 month?
- Do I submit my project directly to a Regional Center?
- How can a business attracts EB-5 investors?
- What are some of the upcoming EB-5 events and conference for investors to learn about the EB-5 Program?
- May I use my saved 500k while I am on H-1B visa to start my own business?
- Do I need to reside in the US after the EB5 visa is approved?
- Can I use gifted money from my maternal uncle for EB5?
- Can I apply for an EB-5 Visa while in the US on an E3 Visa?
- Can I purchase an EB-5 Regional Center?
- Can a property mortgage qualify as an EB-5 investment?
- Can I sell my company through the EB-5 Program?
- Can you recoup your EB-5 investment if your green card is denied?
- What is a conditional green card?
- Do I need a sponsor for an EB-5 green card?
- How can US corporations find EB-5 investors?
- Can I waive the two year home country presence requirements for an EB-5 visa?
- What is the benefit of investing in an EB-5 Regional Center?
- Do all immigrant investors have to invest through EB-5 Regional Centers?
- Can you convert a B1 Visa to an EB-5 Visa?
- Can EB-5 immigrant investors be guaranteed a return on their investment?
- What are the most common problems that EB-5 visa applicants face?
- Can I use EB-5 investment capital to invest in a holding company?
- What are job creation requirements in EB-5 projects involving expanding businesses?
- Can funds from a parent in the U.S. be used for an EB-5 visa?
- What is the processing time for the I-526 application?
- Can an illegal immigrant qualify for an EB-5 visa?
- Can investors from Vietnam participate in the EB-5 visa program?
- Does USCIS give a receipt upon receiving EB-5 visa materials?
- How do I make a safe EB-5 investment?
- Are there EB-5 Regional Centers in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors?
- Can I maintain my green card petition after a failed EB-5 project?
- How long will it take to get an EB-5 if I have a B1/B2 visa?
- Do I need to place a private placement memorandum (PPM) for my EB-5 visa?
- How much capital needs to be initially deposited with the Regional Center?
- Can a Regional Center qualify for $500,000 investors if it is does not meet TEA designation?
- Do I need to create 10 new jobs at my new enterprise to qualify for an EB-5 visa?
- Has USCIS resolved the EB-5 tenant-occupancy issues?
- Would an EB-5 visa be a good option?
- When are EB-5 investments available to the business?
- Are EB-5 visas still being issued?
- Can I get my EB-5 visa if there are money transfer limits?
- Do I need to declare taxes on an EB-5 investment that was gifted from my parents?
- What kind of attorney do I need to create an EB-5 Regional Center?
- Can EB-5 investors fund residential development?
- What is the processing time for the I-526 Petition?
- How do I know whether or not an EB-5 project is part of a Regional Center?
- Can you attract EB-5 investors outside of a Targeted Employment Area?
- Can an EB-5 green card be granted to the partners managing a company?
- Will I have to go to an embassy interview to get an EB-5 visa?
- How long do EB-5 jobs need to be created for?
- Could a healthcare provider raise capital through the EB-5 program?
- Is there an age limit for the EB-5 Visa Program?
- How much are EB-5 attorney fees?
- What is the restriction on the number of Chinese EB-5 applicants?
- How can you prove source of funds for gifts in the EB-5 program?
- What types of EB-5 projects get approved?
- Where can I find a list of EB-5 projects?
- Why is it difficult to get an EB-5 troubled business approved?
- Can multiple people pool their funds and talent to set up an EB-5 Regional Center?
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