EB-5

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EB-5 Visa

Can I Make a Partial EB-5 Investment and Still Apply Under the EB-5 Program?

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residency for foreign nationals who invest in job-creating enterprises. A common question arises: Is it permissible to make a partial investment and still qualify under the EB-5 program? While…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 16, 2025

E-2 Visa EB-5 Visa Family Immigration National Interest Waiver

Can I Apply for Two Green Cards at the Same Time?

If you're navigating the U.S. immigration process, you might be wondering: Can I apply for two green cards at the same time? The answer is yes—under U.S. immigration law, it is entirely possible to pursue multiple green card applications simultaneously.…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 15, 2025

EB-5 Visa

Can I Lose My Money If I Invest in a Regional Center?

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers foreign nationals a pathway to U.S. permanent residency through investment. A popular option within this program is investing in a USCIS-approved Regional Center. While this route can simplify the investment process and potentially offer…

Marijan PetrovskiMay 14, 2025

EB-5 Visa

Is it possible to stay in the United States while my EB-5 petition is pending?

Yes, EB-5 investors already in the United States on a non-immigrant status (E, F, H, etc.) can continue staying in the US by filing the I-485 adjustment of status petition alongside their I-526 immigrant petition if the priority date is…

Khadija DerrickApril 15, 2025

Approvals

EB-5 Investor Secures I-829 Petition Approval and Unconditional Green Cards

We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an I-829 petition for an EB-5 investor and her family. With this approval, the investor and her family members have now been granted unconditional permanent residency in the United States, allowing…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 14, 2025

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Approvals

EB-5 Petition Approved for Spa Business in California

We are happy to announce the successful EB-5 petition approval for an investor establishing a spa treatment facility in California. This business, located in a high-employment area, received approval in 18 months, highlighting the opportunities available for investors pursuing U.S.…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 10, 2025

EB-5 Visa

The Key Requirements of the EB-5 Visa

The EB-5 visa offers foreign investors the opportunity to obtain a U.S. green card by making a substantial investment in a new commercial enterprise. This investment must lead to the creation of at least ten full-time jobs for U.S. citizens…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 3, 2025

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Counting Funds for EB-5 Investment When Purchasing an Existing Business

Can my investment that I paid to buy a business count towards the EB-5 investment? For EB-5 investments involving the purchase of an existing business, funds must be first committed to the EB-5 business to count towards the investment amount.…

Khadija DerrickAugust 21, 2024

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EB-5 Visa

What is an EB-5 Regional Center?

Learn about EB-5 regional centers and how they provide a passive investment option for obtaining U.S. residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.

Khadija DerrickJune 28, 2024

E-2 Visa

What are three Popular U.S. Investor Visas for Entrepreneurs

Explore the top three U.S. investor visas: E-2, EB-5, and National Interest Waiver, each offering unique benefits for entrepreneurs.

Khadija DerrickMay 22, 2024

E-2 Visa

The Distinct Source of Funds Requirements for EB-5 and E-2 Visas

Explore the key differences between EB-5 and E-2 visa source of funds requirements in our latest blog. Perfect for investors planning their U.S. journey.

Khadija DerrickApril 24, 2024

Approvals

EB-5 Approval for Investor in California for a Logistics Company

We just had an EB-5 approval for investor in California for a logistics company.

Khadija DerrickApril 23, 2024

Approvals

EB-5 Approval for Investor in California that Started a Restaurant

EB-5 approval for investor in California that started a restaurant. The investor was the majority owner of a new restaurant in California.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 24, 2024

Approvals

EB-5 I-526 Approval with USCIS

We just had an EB-5 I-526 approval with USCIS. The client had waited for over 2 years to have his I-526 adjudicated and hired us to file a mandamus petition to compel the U.S. Government to act on a timely…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 24, 2024

Approvals

Unconditional Green Card Approval for an EB-5 Petition

We just had an unconditional green card approval for an EB-5 petition. The EB-5 investment was made in 2017, with the conditional green card taking 2 years for approval and the unconditional green card taking another 2 years for approval.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 5, 2024

EB-5 Visa

When can an EB-5 investor get their money back?

A description of how long the EB-5 applicant needs to keep their investment at risk.

Khadija DerrickDecember 1, 2023

EB-5 Visa

The State Department Announces Considerable Regression for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 Applications

The State Department announces considerable retrogression for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 applications.

Khadija DerrickNovember 9, 2023

EB-5 Visa

What is the difference between the EB-5 direct investment and regional center program?

An overview of the differences between the EB-5 direct investment and regional center programs.

Khadija DerrickSeptember 28, 2023

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Approvals

EB-5 Investor Visa I-526 Approval

We just had an EB-5 Investor Visa I-526 Approval. The applicant invested in a regional center and is from Canada.

Khadija DerrickAugust 14, 2023

EB-5 Visa

When does the EB-5 business need to hire workers?

An overview of the EB-5 job creation requirement and business plan.

Khadija DerrickMay 18, 2023

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EB-5 Visa

Can the EB-5 investment be proceeds from a loan?

Loan proceeds can be counted as capital toward the EB-5 investment.

Khadija DerrickMay 9, 2023

EB-5 Visa

How can I show USCIS the source of the EB-5 investment funds?

An overview and tips to navigate the EB-5 source of funds requirement.

Khadija DerrickMay 5, 2023

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EB-5 Visa Immigration

Does filing an EB-5 petition “freeze” a minor applicant’s age to prevent them from “aging out”?

Yes, the CSPA “freezes” a child dependent’s age during the time the underlying I-526 EB5 petition is pending, but not while the applicant waits for the priority date becomes current.

Khadija DerrickApril 14, 2023

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¿Cómo desarrollar el plan de negocio de una empresa? Explicación de la sección de personal.

Una de las secciones clave de un plan de empresa es la que describe el plan de crecimiento o ampliación de la empresa.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 14, 2023

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Immigration

EB5 Applicants Now Benefit from Section 245(k)

One of the changes from the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 is that EB-5 applicants can now benefit from INA 245(k) which can make it easier to adjust status in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickJuly 26, 2022

Can I Make a Partial EB-5 Investment and Still Apply Under the EB-5 Program?

Can I Apply for Two Green Cards at the Same Time?

Can I Lose My Money If I Invest in a Regional Center?

Is it possible to stay in the United States while my EB-5 petition is pending?

EB-5 Investor Secures I-829 Petition Approval and Unconditional Green Cards

EB-5 Petition Approved for Spa Business in California

The Key Requirements of the EB-5 Visa

Counting Funds for EB-5 Investment When Purchasing an Existing Business

What is an EB-5 Regional Center?

What are three Popular U.S. Investor Visas for Entrepreneurs

The Distinct Source of Funds Requirements for EB-5 and E-2 Visas

EB-5 Approval for Investor in California for a Logistics Company

EB-5 Approval for Investor in California that Started a Restaurant

EB-5 I-526 Approval with USCIS

Unconditional Green Card Approval for an EB-5 Petition

When can an EB-5 investor get their money back?

The State Department Announces Considerable Regression for EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5 Applications

What is the difference between the EB-5 direct investment and regional center program?

EB-5 Investor Visa I-526 Approval

When does the EB-5 business need to hire workers?

Can the EB-5 investment be proceeds from a loan?

How can I show USCIS the source of the EB-5 investment funds?

Does filing an EB-5 petition “freeze” a minor applicant’s age to prevent them from “aging out”?

¿Cómo desarrollar el plan de negocio de una empresa? Explicación de la sección de personal.

EB5 Applicants Now Benefit from Section 245(k)

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