Kyle Behring

Understanding the Role of the I-526E Petition in the EB-5 Visa Process

The I-526E petition is the first significant milestone in the EB-5 visa process, serving as the initial application for immigrant investors seeking U.S. permanent residency through investment. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the I-526E petition, including eligibility requirements, common challenges, and expert tips to enhance your chances of success.

Green Card Benefits for EB-5 Investors

A photo of Apple Park in Silicon Valley — part of FAANG — a common market for EB-5 investment.

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers foreign investors a unique pathway to a green card through strategic investments in job-creating businesses. This program aims to stimulate the U.S. economy by attracting foreign capital and creating employment opportunities for American workers.

When EB-5 Goes Bad: Understanding EB-5 Regional Center Terminations, Debarment, and Sanctions

Navigating the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program can be complex, especially when faced with issues like Regional Center terminations, debarment, or sanctions. Understanding these terms and their implications is crucial for investors seeking to make informed decisions. This article aims to educate the EB-5 community, particularly investors looking for trustworthy sources and partners. What is a ...

Behring Maintains Compliance While USCIS Moves to Terminate Over 100 Regional Centers For 2022 RIA Non-Compliance.

Behring Regional Center continues to demonstrate its commitment to compliance and program integrity as the USCIS recently issued Notices of Intent to Terminate (NOIT) to over 100 Regional Centers. These notices were primarily due to the failure to pay the mandated annual Integrity Fees, a requirement solidified under the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act ...

The Debate Over the EB-5 Investment Sustainment Period

On Friday, March 29, 2024, Invest in the USA (IIUSA), an EB-5 stakeholder trade association, filed a federal lawsuit challenging a recent USCIS interpretation of the RIA which advanced the 2-year EB-5 investment sustainment period to begin when the job creating investment was made. The lawsuit notes that USCIS still has not taken appropriate steps ...

March 2024 Visa Bulletin: Pre-RIA Investors have until February 28th to file their I-485 AOS applications

Yesterday, the U.S. State Department published the March 2024 Visa Bulletin (see here). No changes for EB-5 investors. Chart A remains current for all visa set-aside categories – rural areas, high unemployment areas, and infrastructure projects – for all countries. For investors who filed before the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), visa backlogs ...
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