August 16th, 2010 |
If you would like to read the latest articles from Which EB5 you can find links to them at the Which EB5 Twitter page. Here are a list of the titles:
- EB-5 Consultants and Attorneys – Whose side are they on?
- Has anyone ever got their money back from the EB-5 visa program?
- Is the EB-5 visa going to buy you the American dream?
- Myths about the EB-5 Regional Center investment Visa.
- How do I choose an EB-5 regional center?
- Can you buy your way into the USA?
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Tags: articles, attorney, consultants, eb-5, investment visa, regional center, twitter, USA, visa
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April 30th, 2010 |
 USCIS are doing a great job for EB-5 Stakeholders I read a quote from an immigration attorney today that I thought worth commenting here on our blog; here is the quote:
“This administration has made it increasingly difficult to obtain visas because of bureaucratic incompetence and potential business immigrants are now choosing to avoid the United States altogether, because the obstacles at times are insurmountable”.
From personal experience, including a visit to the California Service Center of the USCIS where all EB-5 visa applications are adjudicated, I can tell you that the USA is attracting more EB-5 visa attention from abroad than ever before and that we are enjoying regular processing time for an immigrant investor petition, an I-526, of 90-100 days. If that is “bureaucratic incompetence” then I can’t wait for things to improve!
Really folks, the CSC are doing a very good job of keeping-up with processing times and offer us EB-5 stakeholders a generally good service. Rather than trying to knock the service levels we enjoy, yes, I said enjoy, shouldn’t we all be working together to make sure petitions are complete and fit all required criteria? This way we can build our relationship with the civil servants that process the EB-5 applications and foster a professional relationship rather than making excuses.
Just my humble opinion.
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Tags: eb-5, I-526, immigration attorney, investment visa, USA, uscis
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April 14th, 2010 |
YES: One regional center’s first two projects, which were loans made from a limited partnership of EB5 investors, have reached maturity and have been repaid in full.
One other regional center program has made repayments below the $500,000 capital investment.
In “Green Card via the Red Carpet” which can be found on Amazon, we reported that many EB-5 investor visa applicants feel the return of their $500,000 is an their second most important consideration.
For the latest impartial information on who has and who has not paid back contact the senior partners at Which EB5
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Tags: eb5, Green Card via the Red Carpet, investment visa, investors, regional center, Which EB-5
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April 13th, 2010 |
 Latest EB5 Investment Visa News & Updates from the Which EB5 Newsletter Increase in interest from China focused on concerns regarding the need for impartial and independent information – Chinese investors in particular have asked us questions on the programs which are viewed in the most favorable light, given the worldwide economic downturn. Chinese investment visa applicants are particularly interested in our views as we actually visit the regional centers and the fact that our book “Green Card via the Red Carpet” offers so much detailed information.
India has also seen increases in interest and Indian EB5 applicants have inquired about a number of programs – we have pointed out concerns that need to be looked at regarding some of the smaller more recent programs, again there are concerns regarding unqualified advice from EB5 visa agents in India who have not even visited centers they are recommending.
Increase in interest from the UK. From discussions with UK clients the key motivator appears to have been a substantial increase in the higher rate of tax. Concern over crime rates and schooling in the UK also seem to be key reasons for relocation to the USA.
An increasing number of families already in the USA on E2 and L1 visas have expressed concerns about issues regarding those visas and have been looking at the permanent residence/ green cards offered by the EB-5 visa as a more reassuring alternative.
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Tags: china, E2, eb-5, eb5, green card, Green Card via the Red Carpet, India, investment visa, L1, permanent residence, UK, USA, visa agents
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March 31st, 2010 |
 Many foreign students plan to go to the USA to study Each year many foreign students plan to go to the USA to study at the world recognized Colleges and Universities and many would like the opportunity to work during their studies and find employment in the USA following graduation.
However, on the visas most students use, the F1 or M1, this is not possible. However, the EB-5 investment visa, by allowing permanent residence, enables applicants to study and work as they wish.
An increasing number of students are preferring the EB-5 visa route as it enables them to develop their career in the USA after graduation and live as permanent residents obtaining US citizenship after five years if they so choose.
For more details contact the Which EB5 Student liaison director Candice Bartlett.
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Tags: citizenship, eb-5, foreign students, investment visa, USA, visa
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March 26th, 2010 |
 Is a new Regional Center best? With so many new regional centers approved over the past few months, and a significant number of additional centers in the pipeline, there has never been more need for thorough research before determining which regional center option will meet your immigration and financial requirements.
In the past, a variety of businesses have approached us for advice regarding obtaining regional center status. We have been extremely concerned with certain aspects of the focus and experience of some of these proposals. It remains critical that the EB-5 investment visa program maintains its credibility and provides a sound source of suitable projects for potential immigrants.
Unlike a number of Consultants, we do not advise both regional centers and immigrants looking into the regional center program; our focus is to educate potential EB-5 applicants.
For details of our concerns with aspects of particular centers and/or to chat with the authors of Green Card via the Red Carpet contact Which EB5
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March 23rd, 2010 |
 In order to qualify under the EB-5 investment visa, you must invest with a regional center program that has had its application for designation as a regional center approved by USCIS. Moreover, the regional center must maintain compliance with the regulations and guidelines of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program, or USCIS can strip the program of its regional center designation, and then those investors who have not yet removed the condition from permanent residence could potentially cease to qualify for conditional permanent residence.
In short, without the regional center designation, there is no permanent residence for the client and no regional center program for the entity that originally obtained the designation.
We understand from the recent meeting with the USCIS that more structured reporting by the regional centers can be expected soon. This may or may not lead to regional centers losing their designation. Feel free to contact us to discuss this important issue before you decide on a choice of regional center for your investment visa.
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Tags: eb-5, immigrant investor, investment visa, regional center, uscis
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March 19th, 2010 |
 Each year many students plan to go to the USA to study at the Countries world recognized Colleges and Universities, many would like the opportunity to work during their studies and find employment in the USA following graduation. However, on the visas most students use, the F1 or M1, this is not possible. For many the EB-5 investment visa, by allowing permanent residence, enables applicants to study and work as they wish.
An increasing number of students are preferring the EB-5 visa route as it enables them to develop their career in the USA after graduation and live as permanent residents obtaining US citizenship after five years if they so choose.
For details please contact our Student Liaison Director Candice Bartlett via email to info@whicheb5.com
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Tags: citizenship, eb-5, F1 visa, investment visa, M1 visa, permanent residence, students, USA, visa
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February 26th, 2010 |
 Consider the Pros & Cons of your EB-5 Visa Program Choice For those deciding which EB-5 regional center program to invest in, life was, in some ways, a lot easier a couple of years ago when there were only a few centers to choose from. Now with more than 75 regional centers it seems a lot more complex.
However, a number of these centers are not yet offering a program, some have no measurable statistics to analyze and others have not built up a critical number of applicants; does that make it easier or tougher?
Hardly a day goes by when we do not see a news headline in a local newspaper or magazine in the USA, flagging up an issue that will be of interest if you are considering a particular EB-5 program. However, although the number of centers would seem to make the choice more complex there is also more information available. In the early days of the program there was very little to go on. Now that some centers have been operating long enough it is possible to obtain details on which programs have returned the initial investment, where there have been I-829 (removal of conditions) refusals and why. Additionally, the USCIS have clarified some important points.
All in all, now there is at least more concrete information to base your decision on. For more questions and THE ALL IMPORTANT ANSWERS contact Which EB5
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Tags: eb-5, eb5, I-829, investment visa, regional center, USA, uscis
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February 24th, 2010 |
 EB-5 Visa Program - Fastest Way to a Green Card? Each year we work with several hundred applicants keen to use the EB5 route to permanent residence in the USA. Their reasons vary – however the majority fall into three main groups.
1. Those seeking to retire and live permanently in the States, often in the warmer climate of Florida or California, who had not realized that a suitable visa option is now available.
2. Overseas students about to be educated at Universities and Colleges in the States who want to be able to work while they study, or those who have just graduated and want to remain and work in the States. The EB5 has been particularly attractive for students from India following complications with the few other options.
3. Those relocating to the States with their families who have found that the complications of the E2 visa and the L1 visa can make these options risky, particularly if their children have to leave the USA at 21.
Read Green Card via the Red Carpet for extensive information on the EB-5 Visa program
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Tags: california, E2, eb-5, eb5, florida, India, investment visa, L1, permanent residence, USA
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