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EB-5 Regional Center Projects: Economic Analysis
- April 7, 2018
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
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Why the EB-5 Program Requires Economic Analysis Congress implemented the EB-5 investment program in order to spur economic growth by creating jobs without drawing on taxpayer funding. To meet this goal, a measurable economic impact must be produced by each EB-5 project, the centerpiece of which is the creation of 10 full-time jobs per investor. -
How EB-5 Job Creation Is Calculated
- April 4, 2018
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
Economic stimulation is the goal of the EB-5 program, and job creation is a close companion of economic growth. Consequently, the creation of a specific number of particular kinds of jobs is one of the program's most basic stipulations. In short, each investor must create a minimum of 10 permanent full-time positions for qualified employees. -
The Basics of EB-5 Economic Multipliers
- March 26, 2018
- Category: About the EB-5 Program, EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
To satisfy the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) EB-5 job creation requirement of 10 full-time jobs per investor, EB-5 investors must submit an economic report based on a statistically valid methodology. This analysis accompanies Form I-526 and must sufficiently demonstrate that the 10 jobs have been created or will be created within two years. -
EB-5 Program Requirements: Job Creation
- March 26, 2018
- Category: About the EB-5 Program, EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
Basic Requirements for EB-5 Investments Though the process of obtaining the EB-5 immigrant investor visa has its complexities, there are essentially three requirements: At least $500K must be invested if the investment project is in a targeted employment area (TEA), as outlined by USCIS. If it's not in a TEA, the investor must allot $1 -
Top 2 Requirements for Successful I-829 Submissions
- December 10, 2016
- Category: About the EB-5 Program, EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
Removing the conditions on a Green Card is the ultimate goal of EB-5 investors, and the burden of proof for demonstrating that all EB-5 Program requirements have been met generally falls to regional centers and project developers. Two things must happen for the I-829 submission to be successful: First, the regional center must prove that
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Is EB-5 Project Location More Important than Construction Duration?
- October 21, 2016
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
Download Free Project Location EB-5 Job Creation Analysis When it comes to EB-5 project job creation, most project sponsors focus on the importance of construction duration and neglect the importance of EB-5 project location. Having a project located in a targeted employment area (TEA) is usually the goal, but, as we’ll discuss, not all TEAs -
EB-5 Visa Applications and Economic Stimulation
- September 8, 2016
- Category: About the EB-5 Program, Business plans, EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
History and Overview of the EB-5 Visa Program The EB-5 visa for Immigrant Investors is a United States visa through which foreign nationals may begin the path towards U.S. citizenship. Created by the Immigration Act of 1990, the program is intended to stimulate the U.S. economy by promoting job creation and capital investment. Visa candidates require
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What Is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
- August 14, 2016
- Category: About the EB-5 Program, EB-5 Economics
The Immigration Act of 1990 paved the way for immigrant investors to earn permanent residence in the United States through the EB-5 Program. Through this program, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants approximately 10,000 conditional two-year visas annually to immigrant investors, who have the opportunity to apply for permanent residence at the end
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Understanding Economic Impact Multipliers
- July 20, 2016
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
One of the main advantages of having an EB-5 project sponsored by a regional center is that jobs can be calculated using economic impact multipliers—which are used to demonstrate the total impact a commercial enterprise will likely have on a local economy. These multipliers take into consideration more than just the direct jobs created by
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Why EB-5 Operations Jobs Are Risky for Investors
- July 15, 2016
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
For an investor, project selection is one of the most critical components of the EB-5 investment process. It’s important to select a credible project that not only adequately fulfills the job creation requirement of USCIS, but also offers a reasonable cushion. Jobs created directly from construction are the least risky to investors because once construction
