Do EB-5 investors get their money back?
Some regional centers have hold-back provisions such that 10-20\% of investor EB-5 funding remain in escrow until all investors have been approved. Other regional centers provide a ‘guarantee’ that funds will be returned to investors in case of denial.
How many EB-5 visas are issued each year?
10,000
The EB-5 visa program has an annual maximum of approximately 10,000 new visas issued per year. At least 3,000 of these visas are reserved for new I-526 visa petitions filed based on investments in projects sponsored by a Regional Center.
How safe is EB-5 investment?
There is no guarantee for the safety of one’s capital in an EB-5 project. It is also required by USCIS that EB-5 investors need to maintain their investments “at risk” during the two-year conditional permanent residency.
What are the benefits of EB-5 visa?
Advantages of an EB-5 Visa for Foreign Investors
- Lawful status in the U.S.
- Quicker path to permanent residence and citizenship.
- No visa sponsorship requirement.
- Monetary return on investment.
- Freedom to live and work anywhere in the U.S.
- Education and employment opportunities for children.
- Economic stimulation.
How do I check my EB-5 status?
Go to the USCIS website to view other general information on immigration benefits. You may also email the Immigrant Investor Program Office at ipostakeholderengagement@uscis.dhs.gov. For specific information, go to these webpages: Case Status Online to check the status of your case.
Can I get green card if I buy house in USA?
No. You can’t get a green card simply by buying a house in the U.S. In fact, owning real estate doesn’t ordinarily give you any visa or other immigration benefits. Another possible option is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program.
Does Form I-526 guarantee an EB-5 visa?
An approved Form I-526 petition does not guarantee that the U.S. Department of State will issue you an EB-5 visa or that USCIS will grant adjustment of status if you are in the United States. Also, the issuance of a visa does not guarantee your entry into the United States.
How do I get an EB-5 visa for the US?
File DS-260, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, with the U.S. Department of State to obtain an EB-5 visa abroad to seek admission to the United States; or File Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, with USCIS to adjust status to a conditional permanent resident within the United States.
Does the lapse in authorization affect EB-5 applications?
This lapse in authorization does not affect EB-5 petitions filed by investors who are not seeking a visa under the Regional Center Program. Due to the lapse in authorization related to the Regional Center Program, USCIS will reject the following forms received on or after July 1, 2021:
What is the latest version of the I-526 form?
In addition, we again will accept the April 15, 2019, version of Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, because the Nov. 21, 2019, version of the form reflects updates from the now-vacated rule. Alert:Statutory authorization related to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program expired at midnight on June 30, 2021.