In only four major metropolitan areas across the United States, it's more affordable to buy a home than to rent one, meaning that the estimated monthly mortgage cost is less than the estimated monthly rental cost for the typical home.
India considers imposing a 20% tax on outbound funds transfers for EB-5 investment.
A lawsuit has been filed against the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for Vietnamese investors who participated in the EB-5 visa program. The investors allege that the USCIS unlawfully denied their visa applications and failed to justify the denials adequately.
He's done it again! Our EB-5 Lawyer, James Lavigne, was named a Super Lawyer among Florida's immigration attorneys.
Take advantage of the opportunity to concurrently file your I-526 and I-485 today!
June Visa Bulletin arrives with news for Chinese EB-5 investors.
Immigration Daily learned that USCIS will almost certainly NOT reinstate the $900K modernization regulations until Congress reauthorizes the Regional Center Program.
Sunshine State? Style State. These native designers share how to mirror its vibrancy in your home
Currently, only Direct EB-5 Investment Visas are being processed with most of the world Current.
Companies need to step forward to compete in an industry ripe for innovation.
Seventh NMHC survey also finds 100% of respondents reporting price increases in materials.
For international students planning to study at a U.S. university, investing through the EB-5 program could get them a green card and a pathway to U.S. citizenship. Many foreign investors choose the EB-5 program for precisely that reason—to send their kids to a prestigious U.S. college or university.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued guidance on the lapse in the authorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program.
Work from Home Is Here to Stay, Creating Opportunity for Builders. New construction can be extra appealing to buyers searching for more flexible spaces in which to live and work.
We are so excited to share the news...
Our development team and architecture firm spent June completing revisions on CJ building parking garage drawings and submitting them to the City of Ocoee...
USCIS issued three updates to its policy manual as part of a continuing effort to improve processing times and reduce barriers to legal immigration.
EB-5's investment amount reinstated to $500,000, court rules today
Vietnam leaps 2 years forward in July visa bulletin.
Security, a place to be active, and a sanctuary of their own top the list.
USCIS data on processing times for I-526 and I-829 petitions adjudicated in May 2021 is now available.
Here are five common methods used by EB-5 investors to fund their investment.
During the month of May, we had site visits, drawing submittals and revisions, property maintenance, waterline testings, surveying, fence repair, a board meeting, and even some unexpected property happenings!
Mainland China and Vietnam see movement forward!
USCIS approves Zhang’s EB-5 visa petition, sets precedent for unsecured loans as capital.
Enhanced technology and increased communication are here for the long term
Which digital home technologies offer builders the best return on investment in 2021?
During the month of April, we had equipment dropped off at the construction site for the next phase of construction. We received our fence wrap and began installation.
EB-5 investors will be glad to learn that another positive step was taken towards reauthorization of the EB-5 program yesterday, with the introduction of H.R. 2901 to the U.S. House of representatives.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released performance reports for FY2021 Q1 (October to December 2020) including data on EB-5 receipts and adjudications.
Similar to last month, Vietnam moved forward, China stayed the same, and the rest of the world is Current.
As we approach the next phase of construction, the past week was spent pulling the soil away from the foundation and smoothing the surface layer on the AB building site.
April's EB-5 Visa Bulletin shares more good news for Vietnamese EB-5 Investors. Also, the US State Department is launching an information YouTube series called, "Chats with Charlie".
This reaffirmation is an acknowledgment of the economic impact our project, City Center West Orange, has on the City of Ocoee and Orlando at large.
We're busy spreading the piles of dirt along the lakeshore road onto the site; compacting it and bringing it up to the proper height so we can continue digging the few columns that are left on the CJ Building. We'll then dig down 50' and place more stone columns, build the foundation boxes, add the rebar, and pour more concrete. These foundations will support the CJ Building that surrounds the CJ parking garage foundations we completed in February.
A fairly common question about the EB-5 investment requirement is whether or not it can come from a gift. In short, yes, gifts can count as investment funds. But you'll definitely want an attorney's help to navigate this scenario!
The type of documents needed depends on the source of your funds. Each investor’s application will be different, and only an immigration attorney can give you accurate information. Read on for some common documentation you might need.
The EB-5 Regional Center Program is a great choice for families seeking to invest in the United States and obtain their green cards.
Great news for Vietnamese EB-5 investors this month as they witness a leap forward in the Visa bulletin.
February marks one year of non-stop construction on-site! These two weeks were a little less busy with movement, as we prepare for the next construction phase of City Center West Orange Phase 1 buildings. But we still had continual progress on-site! Additional foundation boxes were built for the main Phase 1 building. Concrete was poured into those foundation boxes. Site clean-up continued and dirt was brought to foundations to fill-in sides.
Biden Immigration Bill Proposes Clearing Visa Backlogs, Reforms to Quotas
For the past few months, one of the hot topics of the EB-5 industry has been the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act proposed by Senators Chuck Grassley and Patrick Leahy.
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers an expedited route to permanent residence in the U.S. Simply put, for foreign nationals who wish to invest in America and make it their home, there is no better choice than the EB-5 program.
A new report by Florida state analysts shows that the State of Florida is expected to increase its population by an average of more than 300,000 people a year - and to top it off, it's projected to have a population of 23.1 million people in April 2025.
Finishing up the first month of 2021 already! Island railing installation continued. Foundation digging, foundation box construction, rebar installation, and concrete pouring continued. Earth Trades completed their site work and have removed their storage trailer. They will wrap up cleaning of the construction site and Randall Companies will complete the last concrete pour of foundations the first week of February.
Vietnam moves ahead in February’s visa bulletin!
We wrapped up 2020 by continuing with rebar installation, concrete repairs, site clean up and we began lakeshore railing installation. The first week of January the construction crew continued with rebar and railing installation.
What is the EB-5 minimum investment requirement, and do I have the capital to fulfill that requirement?
What comes after the curbs? The base layer, prime coat, and then paving! We spent the past two weeks grading the road, compacting dirt, building rebar, pouring concrete and asphalt. We also flushed our water lines and hydrants and dealt with some leaking pipes underground.
A quick look at the latest EB-5 Program processing times along with a few key notes.
The New Home Institute hosted a panel of four housing experts to examine the changing housing design trends
We've got curbs! Lots of them! We spent this week installing curbs, pouring concrete, continuing with digging foundations, and leveling and grading roadways.
Most trends come and go, but social distancing and staying at home ushered in home trends that are likely to stick around for the foreseeable future.
We had to battle the weather some but we kept moving forward! Stones were brought in to reinforce the brick wall along the lakeside and island; punctured pipes were replaced; rebar was laid into newly dug foundation areas and clay dirt was brought in for the next layer of road.
Sarah Kendall, Chief of the Immigrant Investor Program Office spoke at the IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum on November 10, 2020, and answered important EB-5 program questions.
The 'rich anchor' tone was chosen to evoke a sense of calm and sophistication.
The Final Action Dates for Mainland China have remained the same for November, while the Final Action Dates for Vietnam have advanced two weeks for November.
Focus this week was on adjusting and supporting the lakefront and island walls, prepping for the island railings, and continuing with foundation concrete pouring. Additionally, construction site clean up and roadway clearing for subgrade preparation was done.
Here are a few common reasons why an EB-5 Petition could be denied.
Rebar, vibro stone columns and more drilling and digging happened this week. By weeks end, the island bridge was installed, site was cleaned and dirt was dumped and smoothed for lakeside roadway.
Because of the decline in USCIS approved EB-5 Regional Centers, it's even more important for potential EB-5 investors to do their due diligence in looking for a Regional Center to invest in. Read this post to find some quick tips in selecting the best EB-5 Regional Center for you.
October 1st marks the start of FY 2021, and the number of available employment-based visas is anticipated to be almost twice the usual number - resulting in more EB-5 visas available to foreign investors.
The level of involvement needed as an EB-5 investor in a Regional Center is minimal compared to the involvement needed as a Direct Investor. Take advantage of our established Regional Center and make an investment with us!
Work continued with rebar, drainage, and vibro stone columns. Concrete was poured, modifications to the brick wall occurred and the construction crew dealt with the outcome of the rainy season in Florida. Getting closer to completion of this phase of construction.
The EB-5 Regional Center Program is extended until December 11, 2020.
The EB-5 visa program can be a powerful tool to help stimulate economic development and create jobs.
Busy, busy, busy. Our construction team powered through another two weeks, making great progress despite the rain. They continued to work on the lake road, poured more concrete, built more rebar, and installed multiple manholes and drainage systems around the project.
The EB-5 Visa is a Good Alternative to H-1B Visas with High Denial Rates
Orlando, FL is 2020's #9 Best City to Drive in according to Wallet Hub!
Here are the answers to a few of the most frequently asked EB-5 questions.
We are already two weeks into the month of September, and our construction team is busy making progress on Building CJ's foundation and the road around Lake Bennet.
Looking to immigrate to the U.S. with your family? The EB-5 Program can be a great pathway. Through the EB-5 Program, foreign nationals, their spouses, and unmarried children under the age of 21 years may all be eligible to receive EB-5 visas under one petition.
Dates for Filing continue to only impact Mainland China applicants and remains December 15, 2015.
We have received the EB-5 Regional Center I-526 Petition Award from EB-5 Investors Magazine!
Hard at work, our construction team poured 730 cubic yards of concrete for Building CJ's garage light walls, continued drilling stone columns for the foundation, prepared for hydroseeding along the Blackwood extension, and continued to work on the lake road.
The EB-5 visa can provide many benefits to a principal investor’s children. When planning for the future, determining the best way to raise their family is a key part of many EB-5 investor’s plans.
How much money do you need to invest to get a green card through the EB-5 Program?
A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to another six of our investors in City Center West Orange for receiving their Green Cards!!!
Over the past two weeks, we've been busy drilling holes for light walls, installing rebar for Building CJ, laying brick for the lake road, and installing piping for utilities.
A quick, easy overview of EB-5 eligibility for interested foreign nationals.
Effective October 2, 2020, USCIS will adjust most of its immigration request fees. Here’s how that affects EB-5 Program filing fees.
The past two weeks continued the work being done on Blackwood's Extension and Lake Bennet road with the Conspan Arches. Also, significant progress was made on Building CJ's stone columns and rebar assembly.
Everyone remains current with the exceptions of Mainland China & Vietnam.
The newest wave of renters wants convenience, compatibility, and control.
We're more than halfway through the month of July, and we continue to make progress on the Conspan Arches for the lake road, the foundation for Building AB is almost complete, and stone columns are being placed for Building CJ's foundation. To top it off, we are scheduled to complete this phase of construction in October!
Take a look at the EB-5 latest news for July 2020. See new EB-5 market trends that began to emerge in FY 2019, how I-526 petition receipts have been impacted by everything going on in the U.S. as well as the rest of the world, and what that all means for the future.
In order to qualify for the EB-5 Program, investors must show that they can come up with the required funds and that these funds came from lawful sources.
Construction of City Center West Orange's Phase 1 continues with building AB's foundation, the installation of ConSpan Arches for the Lake Bennet promenade, and the flattening and addition of curbs to the Blackwood Extension.
Processing times for I-526 petitions have been updated - taking into consideration the effects of COVID-19.
Phew, the last two weeks have been intense! Our construction team worked hard through some intense rainstorms and made great progress on Building AB's foundation and the Blackwood extension. They also started drilling the stone columns for Building CJ's foundation.
Outdoor living, private spaces, and home offices could become top buyer priorities.
The construction team made good progress on the construction site. Their main focus over the last two weeks has been the man-made Lake Bennet Island pictured above. Progress has also been made on AB Building's rebar and stone columns.
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J Turner Research’s Joseph Batdorf delves into what appeals to this new wave of renters.
The construction team achieved a significant amount of progress over the last two weeks while working on setting up the perimeter of the structure for rebar holes, read more...
Latest EB-5 news: The EB-5 visa bulletin for June 2020 has been released by the U.S. Department of State — Bureau of Consular Affairs. Here are the upcoming final actions dates and dates for filing.
Read our most frequently asked questions (and answers) about the EB-5 Immigrant Visa Program.
