EB-5 Policy

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 ...

Top 9 Things to Know about Behring Regional Centers EB-5 Lawsuit Victory

Behring's lawsuit scored a victory as the Court issued a preliminary injunction ordering EB-5's immediate start. Below is the top 9 things you need to know. Also, Register for Behring’s Webinar on Monday, June 27th at 4pm Pacific, Discussing the Ruling. Replay will be available to registrants. Register Now 1. I-526 petitions can be filed now, and ...

Summary and Analysis of the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act

Breaking News:  Below we are outlining the summary terms within the new EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.  We are also hosting a webinar event to discuss the new changes. A replay is available for those who register after the broadcast date. Register for Webinar ***New EB-5 Bill Officially Out. Download here.*** ***Read our ...

USCIS EB-5 Policy Manual – Updated November 2019

USCIS is revising its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization Final Rule, published on July 24, 2019, and effective Nov. 21, 2019. USCIS is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to conform with the final rule’s provisions, which include: Priority date retention for certain EB-5 immigrants;

EB-5 Source of Funds Now Accepts Unsecured Loans

USCIS Breakthrough Ruling It was released that USCIS’ EB-5 program is now accepting unsecured loans as a valid source of funds. EB-5 source of funds now accepting unsecured loans is a monumental shift in USCIS adjudication attitude. Previously all loans must have been sourced or with the investors own equity. This limited the arrangements to