For many international investors, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is the clearest route to permanent residency in the United States. By investing $800,000 or more in a qualifying U.S. business or regional center project, applicants can gain the right to live, work, study, and build their futures in the world’s largest economy. But what many…
Investing through the EB-5 visa program is a major financial and personal decision. Besides the required $800,000–$1,050,000 investment, success depends on selecting a project that meets U.S. immigration rules. A often-overlooked warning sign? Pending Requests for Evidence (RFEs) at the project level. What Is a Project-Level RFE? According to EB5 Affiliate Network, aside from…
The EB‑5 Reform & Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) greatly overhauled the U.S. EB‑5 Investor Program—adding much-needed oversight and transparency. While most focus has been on reforms for Regional Center projects, the law also strengthened standards for direct EB‑5 investments, where applicants fund their own business. The bottom line: direct filings now involve increased risk,…
