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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a private organization which works with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the buying and selling of investment opportunities.
A FINRA broker is a professional overseen by a brokerage firm and FINRA when representing investor clients in the buying or selling of “securities” - stocks, bonds, investment opportunities, and more. FINRA, although independent of the broker, strictly monitors their activity when representing clients to ensure all transactions are compliant with U.S. law.
The 2022 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) created numerous changes to the program, including:
The Employment Based Fifth Preference Visa (EB-5 Visa) is offered to the primary petitioner and their immediate family, including parents, spouses, and dependent children under the age of 21. All family included on a petition will be required to submit thorough documentation and attend immigration interviews with the primary petitioner.
Investment brokers are compensated by project sponsors when an EB-5 investor is referred. Their services are already paid for through the “Administrative Fee” included in the total price of an EB-5 offering. If an investor chooses not to use a broker, the Administrative Fee is still required, meaning that the service is included with an offering regardless.
Contrary to popular belief, an investment broker’s services are offered at no extra cost to the investor. This model allows for EB-5 investors to feel confident about using a trained professional to advise them, without a financial barrier.
EB-5 immigrants may apply for the EB-5 program regardless of their immigration status or country of residency. U.S. residents with a current visa can undergo an “Adjustment of Status”, which transitions their current visa to an EB-5 visa. Residency and work authorization is maintained during this process.
Investors overseas can apply and undergo “consular processing” at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy. For foreign applicants, there are various opportunities for temporary residence in the U.S.
Each investment is different, but generally,EB-5 investors are eligible to be repaid at the end of the loan term required by the offering. New investor’s full investment must be available to the project developer for at minimum two years, but generally longer. Investors from before 2022 must wait until the end of their conditional residency to be repaid, but this regulation is not required for new investors.
EB-5 Support primarily offers project selection services for EB-5 investors looking for indirect/RC investment opportunities, which is over 95% of the EB-5 market. However, we can offer consulting services for direct investors looking to open their own business or with a partnered business looking to structure an offering.
EB-5 Support is headed by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registered representative, Irina Rostova, who is registered as a broker regulated by the organization. FINRA offers a public service known as BrokerCheck, where the public can see a complete profile of all registered representatives. Likewise, Irina is a licensed immigration attorney with the Florida Bar Association.
EB-5 Support can also be found in the IIUSA member directory, the EB-5 Investors verified broker directory, and on the American Immigrant Investor Alliance website.
EB-5 Investors are required to comply with all U.S. entry requirements, show a lawful source for the EB-5 investment, and indirectly create ten jobs through their investment. Likewise, the full investment must remain in the EB-5 project for the entire loan period. Investors who can fulfill these requirements are good fits for the EB-5 program.
A qualified EB-5 project must be registered with USCIS.
-create ten jobs per investor
-business plans and economic impact reports/detailed filings to show compliance with Eb-5 law.
-mention TEAs and lower investment amount.
Investors applying after 2022. Currently anywhere 1-3 years but temporary status is available to petitioners undergoing this process.
EB-5 immigrants are not qualified to find projects on their own, nor are they expected to. FINRA Registered Representatives (also known as investment brokers) are trained specifically for the purpose of showing a variety of qualified EB-5 offerings to their clients. Representatives work with large investment brokerages, which spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours conducting due diligence on these projects.
To start your EB-5 process, you should first meet with a qualified EB-5 Immigration attorney to determine whether you are a good candidate for the EB-5 visa. Once you have consulted with an attorney and are prepared to file with USCIS, you can then meet with an investment broker to find a qualified EB-5 investment opportunity.
This process allows you to apply for lawful permanent resident status (Green Card) while you are in the United States. This means you can obtain a Green Card without needing to return to your home country for visa processing.
Advance Parole, also known as a "travel permit," enables you to re-enter the United States without obtaining a visa. A transportation company, such as an airline, can accept an Advance Parole document as proof of your authorization to travel to the U.S. It does not replace your passport, and you must have it before leaving the U.S. in most cases.
EB-5 petitioners living in the U.S. with lawful status can file their adjustment of status (Form I-485) concurrently with their EB-5 petition (Form I-526E). This concurrent filing allows petitioners to remain in the U.S. while their I-526E petition is pending.
A conditional permanent resident receives a Green Card valid for two years. To remove the conditions, you must file a petition within the 90-day period before your conditional Green Card expires. EB-5 investors are admitted as conditional permanent residents for two years. To remove the conditions, investors must file Form I-829 within 90 days before the two-year anniversary of their conditional permanent resident status.
The Immigrant Investor Program, also known as the Regional Center Program, allocates EB-5 visas to participants who invest in commercial enterprises that promote economic growth.
The minimum investment is $800,000 for projects in rural areas, high unemployment areas, and infrastructure projects. The investment requirement is $1,050,000 for projects outside these categories. All investments must be at risk, meaning the return on investment cannot be guaranteed.
Approximately 10,000 EB-5 visas are issued annually to immigrants and their families whose investments create at least ten full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Of these:
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For those seeking clarity on EB-5 requirements, timelines, and procedures, our comprehensive FAQs section addresses common concerns. Additionally, our detailed EB-5 Glossary breaks down key concepts and terminology, ensuring you have a clear understanding of the process. Explore our resources today and take the next step toward your EB-5 success.
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