USCIS Approves Behring’s Unity Lender

What is the Unity Lender?

Behring’s Unity Lender, introduced by Behring Regional Center, was the EB-5 industry’s first licensed lending company designed to provide USCIS-compliant loans for qualified EB-5 investors.

It offers a financing vehicle for alternative investments, addressing the need for flexible source-of-fund models. Historically, many EB-5 investors sought ways to meet investment requirements, and the U.S. Court of Appeals’ ruling on October 27, 2020, confirmed that loan proceeds are equivalent to cash. This breakthrough gave EB-5 investors access to traditional debt financing. However, with the increase in minimum investment requirements to $800,000 for TEA (Targeted Employment Area) projects, raising capital became more challenging, even with the option of partial capital contributions.

Confirmation of USCIS compliance.

KLDP LLP, a key partner in the Behring ecosystem, has been instrumental in helping EB-5 petitioners worldwide achieve success in their green card applications. Their Mandamus efforts, which expedited processing times for a group of 18 Behring investors, have validated our innovative financial tools, like the Unity Lender, partial capital contributions, and Self-Directed IRA rollovers. The recent wave of fast approvals confirms compliance with USCIS standards, putting to rest any doubts about these funding strategies.

Unity Lender’s unprecedented growth.

Since its introduction, the Unity Lender has facilitated approximately $10,000,000 in loans for EB-5 investors, and more investors are currently seeking additional funding as part of their source-of-funding strategies. If you’re interested in learning more, Behring’s sales team can guide you through their financial tools, including partial payments and Self-Directed IRA funding strategies.

The New Normal in EB-5 Financing.

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of KLDP and Behring Regional Center, EB-5 investors now have access to groundbreaking financial strategies that have been validated by the Immigrant Investor Program Office. These innovative approaches, once questioned, are now recognized as compliant with EB-5 regulations, shaping a new standard in the industry.

A Huge Moment for KLDP and Behring Regional Center.

Many, many thanks to Niral Patel and Hallie Schechter of KLDP LLP who are seeing these October approvals, only one month after a September Writ of Mandamus filing.

From a Regional Center point of view, Phuong Le’s work on our various project filings and Writ of Mandamus actions accelerated I-956F confirmation that our muti-asset, cash flowing RISE fund with various investment options meets the program requirements.

Watch this video to learn more about how to use loans for your EB-5 journey with the best team in the industry.