The commercial enterprise
The investment vehicle, ownership, capitalization, operating plan and market assumptions should be supported by reliable corporate and financial evidence.
Direct job creation
Direct EB-5 generally relies on qualifying full-time positions created by the new commercial enterprise. Staffing plans must align with business activity and statutory timing.
Not sure this is the right pathway?
A focused assessment reviews your complete facts before you commit time or fees.
Capital at risk
The investment must remain subject to both gain and loss under the applicable framework. Guarantees and impermissible redemption arrangements can create immigration problems.
Removal of conditions
Planning should begin with the later I-829 stage in mind, including records showing sustained investment and job creation.
Typical process
Listen
review your objectives, history and the facts that may change the answer for EB-5 Direct Investment.
Assess
identify viable pathways, key risks, dependencies and realistic next steps.
Prepare
organize forms, evidence and submissions as one coherent record.
Guide
communicate clearly through preparation, filing and the government process.
A general outline. Actual timing and requirements depend on current official rules and your specific file.
Frequently asked questions
Must I manage day-to-day operations?
The investor must engage in management through day-to-day control or policy formulation, but the appropriate structure depends on the enterprise and governing documents.
Does this page provide U.S. legal advice?
No. It provides general program information. U.S. legal advice and representation must be delivered through an appropriately authorized U.S. immigration professional under a written engagement.
Are visas immediately available in every category?
No. Many immigrant categories are numerically limited. Priority dates, chargeability and the Department of State Visa Bulletin can affect timing.
Can an approval be guaranteed?
No. Eligibility, evidence, admissibility, visa availability and agency discretion all affect the result.
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