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Whether one invests directly (by starting or buying a business) or invests through a Regional Center, proof of the source of funds (500 or 1000K) is a critical requirement. However, if one invests in aRegional Center, the other requirements are just basic - age proof, marriage proof (if you are...

The requirement of the applicant to be present is a standard practice. In fact in Mumbai, the applicant's presence is demanded while applying for PCC as well as collecting the passport. One suggestion is that you could try and meet up with the Regional Passport Officer himself and explain your...

There are many Regional Centers spread across the USA. USCIS has recently released the updated list (You can get the link from a thread that I had started on 2nd January on this forum). The centers have varied businesses. Choose one that you are comfortable with. If any rep from a Regional...

I have given the list of regional centers under a separate thread by that name. In any case, it is http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=d765ee0f4c014210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=facb83453d4a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD

Hi JiKi, Opticoco and others To obtain a GC thru EB5 route, the first step is to locate either a business opportunity or, in case you do not wish to start one yourself, look for a USCIS approved Regional Center. (Incidentally, I have given the updated list on another thread). Go thru each of...

The link below gives the updated list of approved regional centers. www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=d765ee0f4c014210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=facb83453d4a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD Best of luck.

Any EB5 idea needs investment in a venture: that means, there is always a risk of losing a part or whole of the money. To my knowledge, there is no restriction in the kind of business. Hence you could invest $1Mio ($500K if the clinic is located in an area that has high unemployment - defined as...

Most governments will issue a Non Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC). Since your father migrated to Pakistan, that govt. should issue the NABC. If you are in USA, you could also approach the Pakistan Consulate for assistance. An alternative usually accepted by USCIS is an affidavit. You...

The rules governing EB5 petitions are fairly simple but the scrutiny is exceptionally stringent. You would be best advised to consult a good attorney who has specialized in EB5 cases, the emphasis is that the attorney must have substantial experience in EB5. Please do not take chances!

Starting the EB5 Process While a good lawyer (experienced in EB5 petitions) is very useful and perhaps necessary, your first step is to locate an investment. Either you must start a business or alternatively invest in a US Government approved Regional center. There are many Centers spread...

There seems to be confusion among forum members on EB5 and its extension. As far as I know, EB5 category which requires an investment of $1,000,000 ($500,000 in relatively high unemployment areas) is a continuing one. Under this, 10000 Green Cards are available for approval. Within the 10000...

I do not know which is better: Australia or the USA. One has a small market but less competition while USA is a large market with intense competitors. As for EB5, the basic need is to invest $1Mio ($500K if the business is in a under employed area) and with a minimum of 10 employees full time...

Thanks for the response. We have since heard from the USCIS acknowledging the papers (I had sent on 9th June and they replied late August). We had filed our DS230 correctly. Yes, we had gone through consular processing and our passports had been duly stamped. Now we are keeping our fingers...

I will answer the question in reverse order. 2. As long as you get your funds from a bank (with your father's collateral), the USCIS will not be bothered about your grandfather's property records. 1. The more important question is about the loan. Technically, there is no bar on borrowed funds...

There are a number of approved Regional Centers. Some of these can be seen through this link http://srwlawyers.com/ImmigrationOptions/GreenCard/GreenCardandEB5InvestorProgram/EB5RegionalCenters/tabid/190/Default.aspx Check carefully before committing your funds. All the best.

The expense estimate quoted by various Regional Centers (that manage that offer EB5 investment schemes) charge anything between 35K and 60K. To that extent, the quote you received is normal.

Sir, Is your investment a USCIS approved Regional Center so as to qualify for EB5 visa? If possible please give details or the link to the website that will give the approval and other details. Thanks.

Police Certificate in India If you are in the USA, the Indian Consulate will issue the certificate. If you are, as in most cases, in India, please visit the nearest regional passport office. They will ask for an application (the form is available in the passport office), application fee, two...

Sorry, the figure must read 500K and not 550K

Each investment (550K or 1000K, depending on the project) will make only one person (and his/her spouse) eligible for the temporary green card. And if you are the applicant, you will have to show that the money is yours (gifts are permitted) and that your cousins do not have the right to recall it.