I have businesses in Latin America and I would like to look at the possibility of raising capital to expand my business to the United States. Since the EB-5 visa draws investors from Latin America, could I open a company in the U.S. and raise capital with Latino investors directly, so they can use my business to get their EB-5 visa? I would be giving jobs to more than 10 people directly because that is the whole point of opening up operations in the U.S. Have other people done something similar?
Answers
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysYou need to either qualify as a regional center or affiliate with one and need to have the project approved based on the fact you will directly or indirectly create ten new jobs for every specific investor.
Lynne Feldman
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysDefinitely may be doable – we would need to work through the details with you to properly advise.
Osvaldo F Torres
RC CreatorsYes, absolutely. We have assisted several company owners from Venezuela and Mexico in this same way. I am happy to discuss any time to help you better understand the EB-5 program and structure a compliant deal.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysYes, this is possible through “direct” EB-5 program. A US based business can be funded by one foreign national investor seeking EB-5 resident status. If you need to raise funds from more investors (who would seek EB-5 resident status), a specific structure can be put into place… but the general rule is 1 business, 1 EB5 investor.
DISCLAIMER: the information found on this website is intended to be general information; it is not legal or financial advice. Specific legal or financial advice can only be given by a licensed professional with full knowledge of all the facts and circumstances of your particular situation. You should seek consultation with legal, immigration, and financial experts prior to participating in the EB-5 program. Posting a question on this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. All questions you post will be available to the public: do not include confidential information in your question.