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DC Court of Appeals Upholds Landmark Decision to Apply Unsecured Loans as Investment Capital

The DC Circuit Court has ruled that EB-5 investors can use proceeds from unsecured loan for their investment capital. Zhang v. USCIS is a November 2018 Class Action Lawsuit that challenged USCIS’ denials of EB-5 investment petitions that had investment funds…

Jenny ZhanNovember 18, 2020

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EB-5 Modernization Rules: Understanding New TEA Requirements

On November 21, 2019, the new EB-5 Modernization Rules were implemented. The rules increased the minimum investment amount from $500,000 to $900,000 for Targeted Employment Areas (rural areas or those designated as having an unemployment rate of at least 150…

Jenny ZhanApril 2, 2020