Brandon Meyer
Immigration Attorney
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Yes, gifted funds are permissible for EB-5 investment, but the person making the gift must demonstrate the lawful source of the gifted funds.
If I use gift money would I still be able to get the EB-5 visa? The money is from my uncle.
Yes, gifted funds are permissible for EB-5 investment, but the person making the gift must demonstrate the lawful source of the gifted funds.
Yes. You still need to prove your uncle''s money were from lawful source.
Yes, 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.
Investment 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.