If I use gift money would I still be able to get the EB-5 visa? The money is from my uncle.
Answers
Brandon Meyer
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes, gifted funds are permissible for EB-5 investment, but the person making the gift must demonstrate the lawful source of the gifted funds.
Kate Kalmykov
EB-5 Immigration attorneysInvestment funds received as a gift are permitted to be used under the EB-5 program. However, the applicant will need to include an explanation of how the giftor earned the funds as part of their EB-5 application to the USCIS.
Boyd Campbell
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes, but it should be an irrevocable gift, not a loan unless you can secure the loan with your own personal assets be documented, and show the source of funds.
Baoqin Wang
EB-5 Immigration attorneysYes. You still need to prove your uncle''s money were from lawful source.
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