What is EB-5 Reauthorization?
- Who is eligible to receive immigration benefits from my EB-5 investment?
- Can I include my family members on my EB-5 visa petition?
- Can adopted children immigrate with me on EB-5?
- Why was the EB-5 Investor Visa Program created?
- What are the EB-5 Investment Requirements?
- Who Can Apply for the EB-5 Investor Program?
- What are EB-5 Eligible Countries?
- What Are the Benefits of the EB-5 Visa Investor Program?
- Is EB-5 a passive investment?
- How many EB5 visas can the US government issue each year?
- Are there any nationality restrictions for EB-5 applicants?
- Can I travel outside the US for extended periods after I get my green card?
- Do I require Tax returns & other financial documentation for EB5 filing?
- When can I apply for US citizenship?
- How long must I remain in the U.S. each year?
- What is a Reentry Permit? (USCIS Guide Download)
- I am a Green Card Holder, Do I need a Re-Entry Permit?
- Re-Entry Permit Process Timeline
- Expedited Processing for Re-Entry Permit
- USCIS requires EB-5 investments to be “at-risk”, so how do your projects have guarantees?
- May two or more investors qualify for immigration based upon a pooled investment in a single business?
- What is the USCIS background check?
- What Can Disqualify an Investor from Participating in the EB-5 Program?
- Can I use a loan for EB-5?
- What documents need to be translated when filing the I-526 petition?
- Can I Use a Gift for EB-5?
- Can I Use 401(k) funds for EB-5 investment?
- I don’t have $800K in cash. What are my options?
- What is the Source of Funds Report?
- 5 Things EB-5 Investors Can Do Preparing for Their Source of Funds Report
What is EB-5 Reauthorization?
According to the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021, the EB-5 application Form I-526 and I-485 (Adjustment of Status) for a Green Card may be filed concurrently if the applicant is legally present in the USA. EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021 saves a few months to years on getting the EB-5 Green Card, if the applicant is present in the USA.
EB-5 Reauthorization was passed on March 2022 for EB-5 Program to be valid till March 2027. On August 25th, 2022, the EB-5 program was officially back in operation after several EB-5 industry stakeholders reached a settlement agreement with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that safeguards EB-5 investors and re-authorizes previously approved regional centers. All previously approved regional centers do not need to file for re-designation.