GET U.S. CITIZENSHIP

What is the EB-5 Visa Program?

The EB-5 Visa Program offers a path to citizenship for foreign investors and their families. With over ten thousand Green Cards set aside each year, this arrangement provides green cards in exchange for investing US$900,000 in an EB-5 regional center. With each international investment, the community benefits with the creation of at least ten new jobs, and the investor gains the privilege of permanent residency and the freedom to pursue other ventures without having to manage their investment.

What are the benefits of an EB5 Visa for foreign investors?

• The EB-5 program offers an expedited way for qualified foreign investors to get an U.S. Green Card and citizenship.
• Foreign investors do not need sponsorship from employers nor family members.
• No language, business, or education requirements for applicants.
• Investors receiving an U.S. Green Card through the EB-5 program are permitted to work and live anywhere in the US.
• Foreign investors receiving a Green Card can travel to and from the United States without a visa.
• After establishing residency in the United States, investors and their children may be able to pay lower college and university tuition rates than foreign students.

What is the current EB-5 Visa processing time?

The current EB-5 Visa processing time is about 5 to 7 years.

What are the criteria for selecting an EB-5 regional center?

Foreign investors can rely on the following criteria when choosing a regional center:

1. The history and experience of the regional center.
2. The financial management of the project.
3. The financial structure/cash flow of the project.
4. Records in local market such as Vietnamese for Vietnamese applicants.
5. Legal partner of the regional center.
6. Insurance and project guarantee.
7. The calling for EB-5 funding in comparison to the general call for the project.
8. The contingency plan of regional center if there is a force majeure situation.
9. The reputation of real estate partners or hotel brands.

During EB-5 visa processing time, as of July 2019, what is the age cut off for children/dependents to go with the petitioner?

The age cut off for children/dependents to go with the petitioner is 14 years of age, taking into account the maximum processing time of 7.6 years.

Is there interest payment during the time that the investor is waiting for the petition to adjudicate?

Yes, there will be interest payment during the time that the investor is waiting for the petition to adjudicate. The general rule is that the monies need to be used in the project, once that happen, the interest payments start to accrue and paid one time per year.

What happens if not all the units are sold for a project?

If not all the units are sold for a project, they will have to wait until close funding round.

Who do I give my monies to and know that it goes to the regional center, so that I can get my monies back?

To make sure that you will get your monies back, when you sign with the regional center, you need to sign the subscription agreement and the private placement memorandum, which specifies the company that you are investing in. The regional center should also provide the trust account information, the operating agreement for the investment vehicle, and also the banking information to transfer money.

How do we know if USCIS-approved?

• Duong Global only works with USCIS approved projects.
• Alternatively, you can go to the USCIS website and, find the approved projects and regional centers at https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-s…al-centers.

What happens to my monies if my I-526 is not approved?

When your I-526 is not approved, if the regional center has a I-526 guarantee, then they will return all your EB5 investment amount back ($900,000 USD) and some will also return the administrative fees back as well. The timing is usually within 90 days after getting USCIS denial notice.

If I need to transfer money, what are some of the legal methods?

There are 2 legal methods that you can use to transfer money:

• License to transfer money abroad (if required by local authorities).
• Using a money transfer service.