Greg Sheehan

The EB-5 Data Void: Why Petition Priority Does Not Equal Green Card Priority

FOIA data analysis by Behring Regional Center previously revealed a critical disconnect in the post-RIA EB-5 landscape: a prioritized petition at the Immigrant Investor Program Office is mandated by Congress.  The Green Card allocation at a consular post or adjusted through a USCIS Service Center has no such mandate.  The gap between these two product ...

Behring’s Industry Leadership Shaped the RIA Era of EB-5

From Litigation to Leadership: How Behring Shaped the RIA Behring Regional Center didn't just adapt to the new EB-5 regulations—it fought to define them. Long before the September 30, 2026, Grandfathering Deadline, Behring took decisive legal action that fundamentally secured the rights of modern investors that we celebrate today. Challenging the Modernization Rule: Behring led ...

The Gold Card vs. Behring’s EB-5 “Gold Standard”

The announcement of the “Trump Gold Card” (Executive Order 14351) has generated significant headlines, suggesting a fast-tracked green card for a $1 million per-person gift to the U.S. government.  Aside from the obvious loss of capital compared to a strategic investment in an industry-leading EB-5 platform, additional levels of concern are lurking.  While there is ...

The EB-5 Process: A Technical Step-by-Step Roadmap

The EB-5 process is a multi-year journey from investment to permanent residency. Under the RIA (Reform and Integrity Act of 2022), the process has been optimized with Concurrent Filing, allowing qualifying applicants to live and work in the US while their petition is pending. Phase 1: Investment & Strategy (Months 0-3) Before a single form ...

The Behring Difference: Vertical Integration & Developer Legacy

Behring has successfully raised capital for third-party projects but shines as the model of vertical integration and efficiency.  This differentiator is a key decision maker for investors in the projects we fund with EB-5 capital. Vertical Integration as an advantage above Traditional Regional Center models. Most EB-5 investors do not realize that the majority of

Feds Drop Rates by 50 Points, Driving Confidence into EB-5 Projects

The recent 50-basis-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve creates significant optimism across various investment sectors, but one area that stands to benefit tremendously is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. What is the EB-5 Program? The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, established by Congress in 1990, allows foreign nationals to obtain U.S. residency by investing ...

EB-5 FY 2025 Preview

EB-5 FY 2025 Preview To preview what FY 2025 will look like for EB-5, we can look at trends from FY 2024 which ends on September 30, 2024. Here are the key takeaways: FY 2024 was a record year for EB-5 allocation. FY 2025 lines up to be just as productive. Reserved investors are getting Unreserved visas, forestalling chart ...

When did EB-5 Partial Payments get started?

When did EB-5 Partial Payments get started?

During a USCIS Stakeholders Meeting in 2018 Colin Behring received confirmation from IPO Deputy Director Ricky Murray that partial capital contributions can be made in compliance with the program requirements.  Many people know of Behring for unmatched EB-5 products and successful litigation, but this moment changed the landscape for the entire investor class.  What was

EB-5 Visa Allocation Update: New High for EB-5 Production

EB-5 Visa Allocation Update: New High for EB-5 Production A Record Year for EB-5 Visa Allocation The U.S. State Department recently announced that as of August 16, 2024, they have hit a record high in EB-5 visa allocation, reaching over 14,000 visas in the Unreserved Category. This surpasses the previous high of nearly 11,000 visas. In addition to this achievement, reserved visas in HUA ...
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