Articles
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Best Practices for Responding Successfully to RFEs and NOIDs
It’s essential to gather the right team of professionals to handle USCIS’ requests, provide the required evidence and respond by the deadline.
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Strategies for when EB-5 Investors end up in removal proceedings
The importance of burden of proof, seeking relief from removal and who has final authority to terminate lawful permanent resident status.
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EB5 Investors returns to Mumbai for successful expo on immigration options
Nearly 400 professionals come to the expo in the India market, which is rapidly becoming an in-demand region for investment immigration
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EB5 Investors returns to Shanghai for productive EB-5 conference
More than 20 companies sponsored the event, which featured a who’s who crowd of top professionals.
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Amid strong Vietnamese demand, EB5 Investors hosts successful Ho Chi Minh City expo
The two-day expo featured a variety of panels and showcased more than 30 companies and firms.
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When EB-5 regional centers are terminated, consequences can be dire
Investors need to do careful deliberation when choosing a project and know the details of what creates a material change to their petition.
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Preparing for EB-5 litigation: unique concerns for defendants
On specialized EB-5 lawsuits, it’s important to consider why a suit is filed, who is getting sued and how they are getting sued to create the best defense strategy.
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Issues surrounding sourcing of EB-5 administrative fees
Even though the law is vague on source of funds for administrative fees, it can turn out to be an important credibility issue for some marginal investors.
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Practical advice to avoid consular processing pitfalls for EB-5 investors
It is important to prepare for the consular interview, know all details to your prior U.S. immigration history, pay the USCIS fee prior to entering the country and carry a valid medical exam.
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Why international students in U.S. colleges should consider EB-5
With a degree from a top school, Marko Issever thought he would have no challenges in finding his dream job after graduation. But he was wrong. Here, he shares his green card journey as a Middle Eastern graduate in United States and why it’s important for international students to explore the EB-5 option early on for best job opportunities.
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How To Pitch EB-5 To Middle Eastern Investors
Reliability of the U.S. real estate market and knowing they don’t have to cut ties to their homeland might help convince investors from the Middle East.
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Chinese investor avoids EB-5 visa retrogression using cross-chargeability
In less than two years, EB-5 investors Michael Guo and his Malaysian wife got conditional green cards. He is happy that his meticulous due-diligence process paid off, giving his family greater educational and career opportunities in America.
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“I’m really thankful for the EB-5 program”
Vietnamese investor Hoa Pham and her family took a chance and embarked on their EB-5 journey. It paid off. For the last two years, they are living the American dream near Disneyland in California.
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‘Life-changing’ EB-5 program provides American dream for Hong Kong family
Danny Lo used the program to bring his wife and children to Texas, where they love having a big house and top-notch education.
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Common misconceptions for EB-5 investors
Things to consider before selecting a project and embarking on your investment immigration journey to the United States.
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Navigating the complex world of U.S. taxation for EB-5 investors
Be sure to plan any international move ahead of time to find the most suitable tax strategy based on the investor’s country of origin, asset value and time spent in the United States.
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Done Waiting: Planning an Effective L-1A Petition In Place of EB-5
The non-immigrant but dual-intent L-1 category visa for eligible business executives could be a viable option for some investors stuck in the EB-5 backlog.
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EB5 Investors launches successful expo in Dubai
Hundreds come to the regional event, which featured more than 40 speakers and the release of the EB5 Investors Magazine’s Top 25 awards issue.
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Why many investors dream of EB-5 to help achieve educational goals for their children
The EB-5 option can ease the stress of applying for and attending American universities, reduce tuition, open up federal student aid and government-backed student loans, and enable students to stay in the U.S. after graduation.
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Redeployment Lessons Learned: How to Protect EB-5 Investors and Reduce Litigation Risks to EB-5 Sponsors
To avoid litigation, sponsors should use an independent review process, consider a reinvestment with the same developer if available upon terms as favorable as the original investment, follow the EB-5 fund’s governing documents and allow EB-5 investors who are eligible to receive a return of their capital, either because they have completed their sustainment period or they have withdrawn their I-526 petition, an opportunity to receive repayment prior to redeployment.
