I am looking into the EB-5 regional center investment option. Are the specific projects that the regional centers oversee required to have approval for the EB-5 program? If so, how can I find out if a specific project has been approved? Can I rely on the information provided by the regional center?
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Julia Roussinova
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYou should inquire if a project has an exemplar approved or other individual I-526s approved. Pre-approval is not required, but it will definitely help you make a decision about investing in a pre-approved project.
Salvatore Picataggio
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyProject pre-approval is not a requirement for the individual investor's petition, but many investors will prefer the project being approved first. Project pre-approval can come as a result of the regional center's request or through previously approved investor petitions. Either type of approval would be given deference by USCIS for future immigrant investor petitions.
John J Downey
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneySome projects are submitted to USCIS as "exemplars"; the regional center submits all the required documentation and then waits for approval of the project by USCIS. Once approved, the project then markets itself as an "approved project". The regional center will have a letter from USCIS. Make sure you are provided with a copy before you go any further with your investment.
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyProjects can get exemplar approvals for projects and that is very helpful in most cases.
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