Colin Behring

Options for Employees Facing An H-1B Layoff

Facing an H-1B layoff can be unsettling, but the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides a tangible pathway to greater stability, flexibility, and long-term success in the United States. By leveraging expert guidance, well-structured investments, and thorough due diligence, transitioning from an H-1B to an EB-5 visa becomes an opportunity rather than an obstacle.

How to Secure Your U.S. Green Card Through EB-5 Investment

The EB-5 Investment Program offers an effective pathway for foreign investors to secure a U.S. green card by making a qualifying investment that supports U.S. economic growth. This program, managed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), requires investors to fund projects that generate jobs, ultimately benefiting the U.S. economy.

USCIS Data Confirms EB-5 Rural Project Promoters Are Not Delivering Fast Green Cards: Behring’s Analysis of FOIA Data

Government Data Reveals Reality for EB-5 Rural Project Processing Times The EB-5 visa program promises investors a path to U.S. residency, with many EB-5 rural project promoters claiming faster green card approvals due to "priority processing" and "reserved visas." However, the latest data reveals a different story. Only 125 EB-5 rural project investors, or 4.98%, ...

Comparing EB-5 Investment Funding Options

Comparing EB-5 Funding Options The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a popular pathway to U.S. residency for foreign investors. However, the minimum investment requirement of $800,000 can be a significant financial commitment. This article explores various EB-5 funding options, including all cash, partial investment or installments, unsecured loans, self-directed IRAs or retirement accounts, home equity

Loan vs Self-Directed IRA for EB-5 Investments: Understanding Your EB-5 Funding Options

loan vs self-directed IRA for EB-5 When considering an EB-5 investment, choosing the right funding method is crucial. This article will explore the differences between using a loan vs a self-directed IRA for EB-5 investments, highlighting the financial implications, benefits, and considerations for each option. Table of Contents Understanding the Basics Secured Loans vs Unsecured Loans vs Self-Directed IRA Financial Implications ...

Navigating the Risks and Realities of EB-5 Blind Investing

Navigating the Risks and Realities of EB-5 Blind Investing In the world of investment, knowledge is not just power—it is security, assurance, and, above all, the foundation for making informed decisions that will impact your entire family's immigration status. Unfortunately, for many EB-5 investors, this critical foundation seems to be built more on false hope ...

1031 Exchanges and Incompatibility with EB-5 Investments

Can I use a 1031 exchange to invest in an EB-5 investment? Many people ask us "Can I use a 1031 exchange to invest in an EB-5 investment? While there are always wide out-side and rare cases where it does work, for simple answer is "NO". Here is an explanation of why as well as ...

EB-5 Rural Project Reality: When is a Backlog Formed Vs. Announced?

In the complex world of EB-5 investments, understanding when a backlog is actually formed versus when it is officially announced is crucial, especially for investors from high-demand countries like China and India. The allure of rural projects and their supposed priority processing, and loose association to being key to a “speedy greencard” often blindsides investors

Strategic Actions for the EB-5 Industry to Compel USCIS Efficiency and Maximize Visa Carryovers

In the EB-5 investor industry, efficiently utilizing carryover visas from other EB categories is crucial. However, USCIS processing delays and bureaucratic inefficiencies often hinder this efficiency. This article proposes a structured approach starting with direct engagement with USCIS, followed by public advocacy, and considering litigation as the final step to ensure these valuable carryover visas

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