We have just received word from Washington that the Senate have voted 79-19 to adopt the Appropriations Bill conference report agreeing to, among other things, the 3-year extension of the EB-5 program. This is excellent news. The final step is signing off on the bill by the President.
The approved three year extension of the EB-5 regional center program is reassuring news for foreign investors who have been waiting for the opportunity to become U.S. permanent residents and ultimately U.S. citizens.
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Congress will almost certainly extend the EB-5 regional center pilot program after Sept. 30, either through a continuing resolution or by passing the DHS appropriations bill. In the unlikely event there is a gap in the law, current and new EB-5 visa holders can still enter the country after that date.
Continuing my theme this week of “Good News” I am pleased to announce that we may, just may, have the start of a bottom in the housing market. Now don’t get too excited just yet, we still have some pain to go through but look at some of the news this week: Mortgage rates at a 20 year low. House prices rise for the first time in 12 months. Re-sales up, new home sales up. Can you see a pattern?
Q. Why is this important for anyone considering an EB-5 visa? A. Because if we are starting to emerge from the recession you may want to consider your timescale.
Take a look at this video.
An enormous opportunity to buy a home at an historically low price is just one of the considerations potential new immigrants are concerned about. Many potential clients are seeking advice on a decision of whether to buy a home now, before they arrive in the USA or wait until later. No one-size-fits-all answer to that questions but it does warrant a discussion of your personal goals. If you have any questions or comments about this or other EB-5 news, please let us know via this blog, Skype or Twitter.
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