A close friend, a US citizen, is opening a new restaurant through a new LLC with an investment exceeding $1 million, sourced lawfully from loans and savings. He owns several other restaurants and will support my application for a Green Card under the EB-5 program. He suggests that his investment could be considered as a gift to meet the program’s criteria. Given that this new venture will create 10 permanent jobs, does this qualify as a direct EB-5 investment?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersIt has to be a good faith investment. This looks like your friend is merely do a “gift” to help you get a green card and this type of case will likely face strict scrutiny.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersHis investment is not a gift to you. He can gift you the funds and you can invest them.
Fredrick W Voigtmann
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersAssuming all other requirements are met, this arrangement could potentially qualify you for EB-5 classification.
Dennis Tristani
Find the Best EB5 Visa LawyersYes - this cloud potentially depending on the specifics of the case - I recommend speaking to an EB-5 immigration attorney with direct investment experience.
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