EB-5 immigration attorney Lei Jiang is the lead attorney for Cleveland’s international practice law firm, Lei Jiang LLC. Attorney Jiang was born in Shanghai, China and immigrated with her family to Vancouver, Canada nearly 20 years ago. A few years after, she moved to the United States for college where she attained her bachelor’s degrees in computer science and business, ranking top in her classes. Soon after graduating, she took up a job at Lucent Technology as an engineering analyst. While working, she also established her own real estate venture. However, after realizing the significance of law in business, attorney Jiang discontinued her work at Lucent Technology and attended law school in the state of Ohio.
Understanding the importance of immigration law to U.S. business, attorney Jiang started her own law firm focusing on international business. Attorney Jiang’s background as an immigrant has helped her better connect with clients to achieve their goals of doing business and residing in the United States. Her education and work experience as a network engineer and computer programmer allowed her to have a rich understanding and knowledge of various matters associated with intellectual property. Attorney Jiang is capable of managing complex issues in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She practices trademark, copyright and patent prosecutions. Attorney Jiang is also eligible to handle international patent prosecution.
Attorney Jiang’s entrepreneurial experience provided her with the skills to handle a number of business transactions and situations. Additionally, while in law school, attorney Jiang concentrated on corporate law and was put on the excellent achievement lists for the study of mergers and acquisitions and for the study of immigration and nationality law.
Attorney Jiang is eligible to practice law in Ohio. Moreover, she is also a licensed U.S. patent attorney. Attorney Jiang has been granted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio.
Answers to EB-5 314 Questions Answered
- What is the legal relationship between the regional center and the EB-5 project?
- What immigration application should I file after I-526 approval?
- What is the minimum age requirement for EB-5 investors?
- How can an unsecured loan be used for EB-5 investment?
- How does USCIS define a rural area for EB-5 investment?
- How can we expedite our passport approval at Guangzhou Consulate?
- What are the EB-5 investment requirements for startups?
- What happens if an EB-5 investor divorces after I-526 approval?
- How will retirement affect EB-5 visa eligibility?
- How can an EB-5 investment be insured considering the at risk rule?
- When can relocated employees be counted towards the EB-5 requirement?
- What are the residency requirements for EB-5 project developers?
- How does renting an EB-5 regional center work?
- How can I switch projects or regional centers during the EB-5 process?
- When should mandamus action be taken against the USCIS?
- How would I proceed with the adjustment of status?
- Can I apply for the EB-5 visa by establishing and investing in my own business?
- What communication is legal between businesses, potential EB-5 investors, and regional centers?
- How are targeted employment areas determined for an EB-5 visa?
- How will USCIS process EB-5 applications once the visa cap is reached?
- How can I ensure a new spouse will qualify for permanent residency through EB-5?
- What happens when an F-1 visa holder is listed as a derivative on an I-526 application?
- How would an EB-5 application affect approval of a pending asylum application?
- How can I make an EB-5 investment in a business created before November 29, 1990?
- What responsibilities does a regional center have for its EB-5 investor’s petitions?
- What are my options if my source of funds documents for an I-526 are unavailable?
- At what point does an I-485 processing delay become unreasonable?
- How can virtual U.S.-based full time employees count towards EB-5 job requirements?
- What is the EB-5 processing timeline for an immigrant’s dependents?
- What should be done to ensure our newborn can immigrate with us after I-485 approval?
- What does “good moral character” as a permanent resident mean?
- How can I apply for an EB-5 visa with my spouse after both starting the EB-2 green card process?
- How can a current B1/B2 visa holder travel to the United States after applying for the EB-5 visa?
- How will a delay due to an EB-5 immigrant’s communist status affect I-526 and then I-829 approval?
- How can a potential EB-5 investor provide five years of income tax receipts if they only recently started a business?
- How can indirect jobs be used to fulfill an EB-5 direct job preservation deficit?
- How can I use an approved I-526 to apply for a new I-485 after a waiver of inadmissibility?
- Which banks have flexible early release terms when the offering contains non-escrow investor protections for possible I-526 denial?
- What additional source of funds documents are needed when submitting a new I-526?
- How does H-1B visa intent affect participation in a direct EB-5 project?
- How can I-526 derivatives adjust status when their status is different from the petitioner?
- What countries do you see becoming more active in EB-5?
- What are the benefits and drawbacks of couples pursuing different immigration paths?
- What types of patent, intellectual property and trademark protections are available to regional centers?
- What options are available to someone who has invested in their own EB-5 project and is struggling to create the required jobs?
- What might cause the delay of an adjustment of status?
- When is an EB-5 project better suited as a direct investment or a regional center?
- What differentiates an EB-5 business plan from a regular business plan?
- What is the law about refunding my capital if I am denied my I-526?
- Does Los Angeles qualify for the $500,000 minimum investment requirement?
- When does the child of an EB-5 investor become ineligible for U.S. permanent residency?
- How can I ensure that the business I invest in will securely handle my EB-5 investment?
- What are the differences between a conditional green card and a permanent green card?
- What are some of the characteristics of a viable EB-5 project?
- What restrictions are there on living in one state and filing an 1-526 project located in another state?
- How are construction and temporary jobs counted for a hotel project that takes three months to complete?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of AOS, compared with consular processing?
- How can a patent pending project be turned into a viable EB-5 project?
- How much of the capital stack for a project should be comprised of EB-5 funds?
- What are the options for the location of consulate processing?
- How many days can I remain in the U.S. after filing an I-526 petition?
- What was discussed on the USCIS stakeholder call on April 23?
- How does USCIS look upon a regional center that leases itself out?
- How can stock market profits be used to show source of funds for EB-5 purposes?
- Can I accept investments before the I-924 is approved?
- What are common reasons for delays or rejection of EB-5 applications?
- How can I invest in houses as a construction company?
- How can I use EB-5 for restaurant start up?
- How can I find EB-5 investors?
- How soon may my I-485 be approved?
- How can I find projects and attorneys who can speak Vietnamese?
- How restrictive is the medical screening for U.S. immigration?
- How can I make an earlier investment qualify for EB-5?
- How can I qualify a well-known restaurant for EB-5?
- What is the job creation time frame?
- How do I track a regional center on behalf of a project?
- What is the normal processing time for I-485?
- How can I apply for EB-5 as a permanent resident of China?
- How can I loan my son money for EB-5?
- How can I use my existing investment for EB-5?
- After how long can I move to the US?
- What are the requirements for the jobs created?
- When in the EB-5 process is a child”s age considered?
- How long is the EB-5 process?
- How does a business use EB-5 for funding?
- Where does my family have to live?
- How will a prior denial affect I-526 processing?
- Can my spouse get a job while I do EB-5?
- Does my entire family need to be included in the EB-5 application?
- Can an EB-5 investment be in one business with multiple branches?
- How much will an I-829 petition cost for my family?
- What restrictions are there for the origin of EB-5 funds?
- How do I apply for H-1B and EB-5 simultaneously?
- Should I maintain my current immigration status?
- Can I use retirement funds for EB-5?
- How does prepayment of debt investment work?
- How can I invest in two businesses?
- Does USCIS audit contractors at the I-829 stage?
- How can I get I-526 approval before my B-2 visa expires?
- How can I transfer my business to the United States for EB-5?
- How can I use a mixed-use development for EB-5?
- How long do I need to stay in the United States to keep my CPR status?
- How can I find regional center investment projects?
- How can I bring my spouse over if I get married during my application process?
- How can I count construction jobs toward the 10 job requirement?
- Does buying a company”s stock count as an investment?
- What would happen if the EB-5 capital quota increases when my I-526 petition is still under review?
- What laws govern EB-5?
- How do I apply for a regional center that covers multiple states?
- What are the restrictions of the job creation requirement?
- How can I apply for EB-5 if I”ve been rejected for other visas?
- How does a child born during the EB5 process get a green card?
- How can I find equity sources for my EB-5 project?
- What are the overhead costs for an EB-5 visa?
- How will a divorce affect permanent resident status?
- Can a U.S. citizen lend an EB-5 investor money?
- What experts should I consult for the EB-5 process?
- How can I sell my EB-5 business after becoming a citizen?
- Do I need to be fluent in English to apply for EB-5?
- Can I use gifted funds to apply for EB-5?
- How do I verify international funds?
- What type of project should I use when applying for a regional center?
- What are my options for involvement in my EB-5 project?
- How do I transition from a temporary to permanent green card?
- What are the requirements for education and business experience?
- How much time must be spent in the U.S. to obtain a green card?
- What is the best option to make up for a deficit of funds?
- What kind of restrictions are there on repatriating EB5 funds?
- What are the processing times for direct investment and regional center projects?
- How can I become an accredited investor?
- What if the EB-5 project I invest in fails?
- How can an EB-5 investment be divided?
- Does buying a company with my own equity plus financing count for EB-5?
- How do payments work for immigration lawyers?
- How will my OPT expiration affect my adjustment of status?
- When can I move to the U.S. during the EB-5 process?
- What immigration actions could bar me from obtaining EB-5?
- Can you switch from E-2 visa to EB-5?
- Is Westminster, Colorado a TEA?
- I have a Regional Center in Florida and I want to sell it?
- What will happen if my EB-5 project fails?
- What documents are generally used to prove EB-5 source of funds?
- Should I have the same attorney for all EB-5 applications?
- How can a loan be used to supplement my EB-5 capital investment?
- How do you structure a gift of EB-5 funds?
- How can I set up a bank account to receive EB-5 funds?
- What do I need to qualify my business for EB-5?
- What qualifies as a new business in EB-5?
- How is EB-5 job creation calculated for an existing business?
- How can I use E-2 visa to expedite EB-5 visa?
- How can I get visa as a non-principal investor?
- How is eligibility for EB-5 determined?
- How can I apply for EB-5 while on OPT?
- How can I plan my direct EB-5 investment while out of county?
- What I-526 delays come with renting a Regional Center?
- How will an expired F1 visa affect my I-526 petition?
- How does my family apply for EB-5 from our home country?
- Are commercial construction private loans secured by real estate valid for EB-5?
- What benefits other than a visa can be gained from EB-5?
- What does my business need to attract EB-5 Investors?
- How do direct and Regional Center investments differ?
- How can I receive retirement with an EB-5 green card?
- How can I afford EB-5?
- How can our company qualify to receive EB-5 funds?
- How much time should I budget for the entire EB-5 process?
- Is it possible to have two different I-485 applications pending?
- How does the USCIS determine a timeframe for EB-5 job creation?
- Would investing in a convenience store qualify for an EB-5 visa?
- What are the orgin country restrictions for EB-5?
- How can I apply for EB-5 with a B1/B2 status?
- How does a permanent U.S. resident differ from a citizen?
- What are the pros and cons of using brokers to attract EB-5 investors?
- How can investment funds be utilized for an EB-5 project?
- How often can I travel out of the U.S. with my green card?
- How can I team up with a Regional Center for an EB-5 project?
- What is the difference between an EB-5 visa and a L-1 visa?
- What is needed to complete my I-829 petition?
- How can my business become an EB-5 Regional Center?
- How can I prepare for the EB-5 Consulate interview?
- What are the implications of the EB-5 Adjudications Policy Memorandum?
- How does my dependent child under EB-5 apply for U.S. college?
- How can I apply for EB-5 visa if I have an F-1 student visa?
- Is a Regional Center a global location or domestic U.S. location?
- What are the qualifications for TEA designation?
- What are the benefits of purchasing a Regional Center?
- Does an established franchise business qualify for EB-5?
- Could a Regional Center have a project outside of the U.S.?
- What are the benefits of becoming a Regional Center?
- What are the accredited investor requirements for EB-5?
- What are the U.S. living requirements for the EB-5 visa?
- How can I get an EB-5 visa if I have a B1/B2 visa?
- What income taxes must be filed after an EB-5 investor receives his green card?
- What are regional center regulations on finding EB-5 investors?
- What is the difference between direct jobs and indirect jobs in EB-5?
- Can we get another visa while awaiting EB-5 visa?
- Does a TEA EB-5 Investment have to be in a single TEA?
- Does EB-5 place limitations on family immigration?
- What investments count towards the EB-5 investment threshold?
- How would I structure a regional center collaboration?
- What will happen to my investment if my I-829 is denied?
- How do I find investment experts to help with my EB-5?
- Is an early release of EB-5 funds beneficial?
- Why do Regional Centers use mezzanine financing?
- What are EB-5 state incorporation laws?
- How can I turn my business concept into an EB-5 project?
- Should I invest in a company before they are an accredited regional center?
- What happens if the EB5 Regional Center Pilot Program is not renewed?
- Does an eb5 investor have to actively participate in the company?
- How is working capital counted in EB-5 investment?
- How does an eb5 investor prove his source of funds?
- How can I best attract EB5 investors?
- How do I file a complaint against a Regional Center?
- How will new US immigration reform policies affect EB-5 applications?
- What is the risk of preparing my own I-829 petition?
- What types of businesses qualify for EB-5 capital?
- How do I choose a good regional center?
- Can EB-5 be sponsored by a family member?
- Does the EB5 Visa require that I run the business I invest in?
- What if my EB5 investment fails after the two year window?
- How to do due diligence on an EB5 investment?
- How does a business owner use an EB5 Regional Center?
- Should I apply for F-1 visa interview after I-526 approval?
- Can we pool EB-5 investments?
- May I use my saved 500k while I am on H-1B visa to start my own business?
- Can non-profit hospitals be funded through the EB-5 program?
- Do you need to have an EB-5 Project in order to start your own Regional Center?
- How can a business attracts EB-5 investors?
- Do I submit my project directly to a Regional Center?
- Why does I-924 takes from targeted 4 month to 9 month?
- What tips can you provide for drafting business plans for EB-5 Project?
- How do I know what stage my EB-5 visa application is in?
- What is the difference between Regional Center and a direct investment?
- Can I use rental income for the EB-5 Program?
- Can I waive the two year home country presence requirements for an EB-5 visa?
- How are Seasonal Employees counted towards job creation in the EB-5 Visa Program?
- Can I purchase an EB-5 Regional Center?
- Will my family have to move to the US if I participate in the EB-5 Program?
- How much does it cost to establish an EB-5 regional center?
- Do I need to reside in the US after the EB5 visa is approved?
- How should I approach EB-5 projects as an EB-5 investor?
- Can I apply for an EB-5 Visa while in the US on an E3 Visa?
- Can I use gifted money from my maternal uncle for EB5?
- Can you recoup your EB-5 investment if your green card is denied?
- What is a conditional green card?
- Can a property mortgage qualify as an EB-5 investment?
- Do I need a sponsor for an EB-5 green card?
- How can US corporations find EB-5 investors?
- What is the benefit of investing in an EB-5 Regional Center?
- Can I sell my company through the EB-5 Program?
- Can EB-5 immigrant investors be guaranteed a return on their investment?
- Do all immigrant investors have to invest through EB-5 Regional Centers?
- What are the most common problems that EB-5 visa applicants face?
- Can I use EB-5 investment capital to invest in a holding company?
- Can I use EB-5 investors as business partners for my small business?
- What are job creation requirements in EB-5 projects involving expanding businesses?
- Can funds from a parent in the U.S. be used for an EB-5 visa?
- What is the processing time for the I-526 application?
- Can investors from Vietnam participate in the EB-5 visa program?
- Can an illegal immigrant qualify for an EB-5 visa?
- Does USCIS give a receipt upon receiving EB-5 visa materials?
- Are there EB-5 Regional Centers in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors?
- How do I make a safe EB-5 investment?
- Will I have to manage my EB-5 project from inside the United States?
- How much capital needs to be initially deposited with the Regional Center?
- Can a Regional Center qualify for $500,000 investors if it is does not meet TEA designation?
- Do I need to place a private placement memorandum (PPM) for my EB-5 visa?
- How long will it take to get an EB-5 if I have a B1/B2 visa?
- How do I find a qualified EB-5 attorney?
- Can a secured loan be used to fund an EB5 visa investment?
- Has USCIS resolved the EB-5 tenant-occupancy issues?
- How are fired employees counted towards EB-5 job creation requirements?
- Are there business growth opportunities in the EB5 program?
- Would an EB-5 visa be a good option?
- Can you leave the country with a pending I-526 petition?
- When are EB-5 investments available to the business?
- Can I get my EB-5 visa if there are money transfer limits?
- Do I need to declare taxes on an EB-5 investment that was gifted from my parents?
- How can I find an EB-5 Investor to look at my business?
- Are EB-5 visas still being issued?
- Can an EB-5 Investment be made in a 501(c)3 non-profit?
- What kind of attorney do I need to create an EB-5 Regional Center?
- Can EB-5 investors fund residential development?
- Can non-accredited investors participate in the EB-5 program?
- What is the processing time for the I-526 Petition?
- Does the entire EB-5 investment amount have to be made before filing the I-526?
- How do I know whether or not an EB-5 project is part of a Regional Center?
- Can you attract EB-5 investors outside of a Targeted Employment Area?
- Will I have to go to an embassy interview to get an EB-5 visa?
- Can an EB-5 green card be granted to the partners managing a company?
- Could a healthcare provider raise capital through the EB-5 program?
- How much are EB-5 attorney fees?
- Is there an age limit for the EB-5 Visa Program?
- Is there a list of investors interested in the EB-5 program?
- What types of EB-5 projects get approved?
- Why is it difficult to get an EB-5 troubled business approved?
- Can multiple people pool their funds and talent to set up an EB-5 Regional Center?
- How can investors from Middle Eastern tax free havens participate in the EB-5 program?
- Where can I find a list of EB-5 projects?
- How can I determine if my EB-5 project will qualify for TEA designation?
- Can people from any country get an EB-5 visa?
- Why are EB-5 investments regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?
- What is an EB-5 migration agent?
- Can EB-5 investors invest in a pre-existing business?
- What is the calculation of net less to identify a troubled business in the EB-5 Program?
- How do I know which EB-5 Regional Centers have approved I-829s?
- Will I have to pay taxes if I am an investor in the EB-5 visa program?
- How do I attract EB-5 investors?
- What documents are used for the trace of funds in the EB-5 Program?
- Which family members can qualify for an EB-5 immigrant investor visa?
- What is an EB-5 project?
- How long does it take to get a green card from the EB-5 program?
- How do I know which EB-5 Regional Center I can invest in?
- How can you qualify as an EB-5 investor?
- How do I start the EB-5 Program application?
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