EB-5 101 - What Is EB-5?

EB-5 is a complex visa, and the EB-5 application process can be very intimidating.  There are multiple steps that require professional assistance in order to successfully secure an EB-5 Visa.  Understanding these steps and working with a team of highly-qualified EB-5 professionals is crucial to success in the EB-5 arena.

Join immigration attorney and EB-5 expert Lauren Cohen as she shares her experiences in this program.  She will discuss the background of EB-5, how to get into EB-5 if you are a developer or business owner, what is involved in vetting projects before they enter the EB-5 arena, the differences between regional center cases and direct investment, or non-RC cases, the typical investment structure, and the components of an EB-5 compliant Business Plan as set out in the 1998 precedent-setting Matter of Ho case as adjudicated by the AAO (Administrative Appeals Office).

Learning Objectives:

I.      Understand the basics of EB-5, including its historical relevance 

II.     Identify the different types of EB-5

III.    Recognize whether your investor client can qualify for EB-5 and if your business client will benefit from EB-5

IV.    Determine which of the different forms of EB-5 investment models are best for your client

V.     Comprehend the EB-5 legal requirements, including job creations, investment thresholds, and the conditional green card