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Renting an EB-5 Regional Center
- June 19, 2018
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
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Why Develop Through an EB-5 Regional Center? An increasing number of developers have begun to rely on the EB-5 program to raise capital for their projects. Of the two investment models available (direct investment and regional center investment), the regional center is more frequently employed because it offers a broader view of economic impact, leading -
EB-5 Targeted Employment Area Designation
- May 28, 2018
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
The Immigration Act of 1990 sets the parameters of the EB-5 program, including the goal of creating jobs within targeted employment areas (TEAs) and the provision for a lesser financial commitment by EB-5 investors who invest in projects within such areas. Though the program has proven successful at providing these locations with job opportunities, recently, -
Understanding EB-5 Job Creation for Real Estate Projects
- May 11, 2018
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
The EB-5 program is designed to create jobs, so a clear understanding of what U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) considers a job, how EB-5 job creation totals are calculated, and the deadline for their creation is essential for EB-5 investors. Here we explore real estate projects, which generally divide job creation into the categories -
EB-5 Financing for Real Estate Developments
- May 7, 2018
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
In the past, regulation has prevented real estate projects from adequately fulfilling the primary goal of the EB-5 program: job creation. Despite the regulatory hurdle, such projects have risen in popularity to account for a substantial portion of EB-5 investment projects. Here we discuss the history of real estate development in the EB-5 program and -
EB-5 Job Creation: Calculating Construction & Operations Jobs
- May 1, 2018
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
The primary objective of the EB-5 program is job creation. There are multiple ways for EB-5 investments to accomplish this goal and several types of jobs that qualify as countable. Here we examine how construction and operations jobs are calculated and the documentation investors must furnish to prove they were created according to program requirements. -
Create and Operate an EB-5 Regional Center
- April 16, 2018
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
Benefits of Becoming an EB-5 Regional Center Entrepreneurs seeking to raise inexpensive EB-5 investment funds for business projects can raise the funds directly, by affiliating with an EB-5 regional center, or by forming a new regional center. By receiving designation as a USCIS-approved regional center, a business can benefit in unique ways. The EB-5 program -
EB-5 Regional Center Projects: Economic Analysis
- April 7, 2018
- Category: EB-5 Economics, EB-5 Job Creation
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
