How does the EB-5 program count direct job creation in a project managed by a regional center? - EB5Investors.com

How does the EB-5 program count direct job creation in a project managed by a regional center?

I am planning to invest in a construction project through a regional center, and the construction timeframe is about 2.5 years. The project has already started and will be completed before my I-829 is approved. Can I count the direct jobs created on the basis that the construction project lasted for more than 2 years?

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Salvatore Picataggio

Salvatore Picataggio

Immigration Attorneys
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Maybe; depending on the actual timeline and information, an experienced EB-5 attorney, along with an EB-5 economist, can determine the best job creation timeline for investors.

Fredrick W Voigtmann

Fredrick W Voigtmann

Immigration Attorneys
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It is not contingent on whether or not the construction lasts two years, it matters if the jobs last two years. In order to qualify for direct job creation, the jobs must be permanent. Most construction jobs are not going to be considered permanent and, therefore, it would be difficult to count any construction jobs as direct jobs. Construction usually goes in phases, and the cement workers are there for one phase, while the electricians and plumbers are there for another phase. However, such jobs can be counted by your economist as part of your indirect job creation total.

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Bernard P Wolfsdorf

Immigration Attorneys
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Yes, these issues should be addressed in the economic report. It is not a problem if the project has already started and will be completed before your I-829 is approved, provided the documents show it is anticipated that the EB-5 money will replace the interim financing used. So, you will need to review the documents.

Charles Foster

Charles Foster

Immigration Attorneys
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Typically, you should be able to count the direct jobs created by a construction project that has lasted more than 2 years.

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