What will happen to the money transferred to the regional center in the U.S. once I decide to transfer it? How many steps does it follow from the transfer to the actual EB-5 application? At what point do I become an EB-5 investor? When will the USCIS know I have invested? When will my money be deemed to be “at risk”?
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Lynne Feldman
Immigration attorneysOnce you invest, you should get confirmation from the Regional Center of your investment and the detailed documents showing their I-956(e) approval and other project documents related to the project, plan to create the requisite jobs, use the funds in the project, etc.
Once your funds are transferred to the Regional Center, they will be allocated to the project, allowing the developer to begin job creation and project development. Shortly after the transfer, you will proceed with filing your I-526 petition alongside your attorney and you will officially become an EB-5 investor. When USCIS
reviews your application, they will verify that the investment has been made and will also review your petition as a whole, including your source of funds, supporting documentation, and the investment itself.
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