This is a common question. For many people, allowing their children to go to school in the United States—often at the university level—is a big priority, and one of their primary goals in pursuing immigration benefits. When deciding if the EB-5 program is right for them and their family, one of the first things they […]
Why We Believe in the EB-5 Program
Unlike so much of U.S. immigration policy and immigration law, which is fraught with absurd catch-22’s and bureaucratic black holes, the EB-5 visa program actually makes sense in a profound way. And it works! The EB-5 program creates wealth and opportunity for both foreign investors and American citizens. It provides foreign investors with an opportunity […]
Who Administers the EB-5 Program? A word about USCIS and its history
Currently, a federal agency called “USCIS” is in charge of administering the EB-5 visa program. USCIS stands for “United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.” It is one of the United States’ current immigration agencies. The former U.S. immigration agency, the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Services), no longer exists. After September 11th, the U.S. government underwent […]
The Security and Peace of Mind of Escrow
In our experience, there are two concerns that stand out in the minds of immigrant investors: the success of their application an the security of their investment. The arrangement of escrow, offered by a regional center like CMB goes a long way towards answering both of these concerns. No EB-5 applicant wants to make the […]
What Makes California Special
In our last post, we shared the reasons why Patrick Hogan–President of CMB Export–decided to create a regional center in California. One of those reasons was that California is considered a “destination” and a desirable place to live within the United States. For one, there is no such thing as an “average Californian.” California also has […]