The United States EB-5 visa, employment-based fifth preference category or EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program, created in 1990 by the Immigration Act of 1990, provides a method for eligible Immigrant Investors to become lawful permanent residents — informally known as “green card” holders — by investing at least $1,000,000 to finance a business in the United States that will employ at least 10 American workers.” Most immigrant investors who use the EB-5 program invest in a targeted employment area (TEA) — a rural area or area with high unemployment — which lowers the investment threshold to $500,000. The EB-5 program is intended to encourage both “foreign investments and economic growth”.[ The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program is one of five employment-based (EB) preference programs in the United States.
As the fastest growing regional center in Texas with nearly a billion dollars of projects under its belt, Houston EB5 is not only able to demystify wrong information about why EB-5 has such a bad reputation but explain what makes the program so powerful for both investors and the future greatness of America.
Last week’s announcement from President Trump to suspend parts of the U.S. immigration system has raised a series of questions for potential immigrant investors. While the initial announcement indicated it was a broad ban, further explanation indicates it does not apply to all immigration to the United States. For EB-5 investors, this is good news. At this time, EB-5 immigration visas are unchanged. Anyone who wishes to qualify for lawful permanent residency through the EB-5 program is still eligible to Read More
The developer behind Houston’s most anticipated hotel and condo project, talks luxury, location and lifestyle. DC Partners CEO, Roberto Contreras shares why The Allen is changing the way Houstonians think about high rise living. From masterfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, to luxury conveniences and modern technology, to a home fit for Fido, The Allen has it all – including room service! Location. Location. Location. The Allen is the best of Houston in one place. It is where the Read More
Getting a permanent US residence is no easy feat. Foreign nationals make a considerable investment to secure a green card and their future through the EB 5 visa program. After that, those applying for the EB 5 visa have to maintain lawful permanent residency (LPR) for a minimum of five years to be eligible for US citizenship. The process is neither fast nor easy. Applicants have to fulfill many requirements before they can qualify for US citizenship. An LPR ensures Read More
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The EB5 immigration visa is popular among foreign nationals looking to relocate to the United States. But, stringent regulations and recent changes in the EB 5 program have increased the plight of many investors leading to I-526 denials. The I-526 petition (filed by the immigration attorneys) demonstrates that the investor has filed, and is in the process or has already invested the required amount of lawful capital in an acceptable EB-5 project. While most denials are due to insufficient evidence Read More
Mayor, Developers and Houston EB5 talk Local Job Creation, Investment, and Community. On August 21, 2019 Roberto Contreras, CEO of DC Partners and Houston EB5 and Moez Mangalji, CEO of Westmont Hospitality Group welcomed Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City of Houston Chief Development Officer Andy Icken to The Allen to discuss the economic and community impact of the $500M-plus development along Allen Parkway. The Allen is being developed by DC Partners, with investment from Tianqing Real Estate Development and Read More
On September 11, Houston EB5 announced a unique collaboration with McAllen EB-5 Regional Center, in which the McAllen’s EB-5 Regional Center and Houston EB5 will co-market the EB-5 program to potential foreign investors in the South Texas market. “This partnership is a win-win-win for not only McAllen and Houston, but also, the United States as we will all reap the benefit of foreign investor connections that will continue to grow and shape our economies,” said McAllen’s EB-5 Regional Center President Read More
Come end of the year, and the popular EB 5 immigrant investor visa program will almost get doubly expensive. From November 21st, 2019, foreign investors looking to gain permanent residency will need to shell out a minimum of $900,000 to qualify for the EB 5 visa. This is almost a 100 percent increase from $500,000, which was set earlier by the government in the 1990s. The USCIS welcomes this much-awaited reform. But, EB 5 immigrant visa aspirants will now have Read More
The United States immigration law provides several paths for foreign workers to enter the country on a temporary or permanent basis based on their employable skills. EB5 is one of them. Some of these visa classifications, such as the H-1B or L-1A & B, which are temporary employment-based visas, have lately seen a general tightening of policies resulting in delays or restrictions for people looking to obtain permanent residency. Further, as an international student on an F-1 visa, it restricts Read More
