EB-5 Investor Risks

An investor in the EB-5 immigration program needs to provide an overall investment of $1,000,000 or $500,000 depending on the circumstances of the investment. Although this is a considerable sum of money, the United States government does not offer an investor protection for this sum. As a result, an investor may put a sizeable amount of risk in an EB-5 petition.

The US government does not offer an investor protection plan for foreign investors, and will penalize them if the investment has no risk attached to it. Investors who attempt to circumvent the risks involved in the investment by putting money into a company that guarantees solid investments and employment creation may have their EB-5 petition denied immediately. This sort of investment is considered against the rules of the EB-5 visa program.

In addition to penalties for the investor, a regional center that is found to guarantee a no-risk investment for the investor may be punished. This regional center can lose their status as a regional center for EB-5 investments, which makes it less likely for an EB-5 investor to choose that area for investment.

A foreign investor may decide to apply for permanent residency through the EB-5 visa program. However, there are many requirements for this program that can cause a petition to be denied if they are violated. To learn more about the EB-5 immigrant investor program, contact the EB-5 visa attorneys of White & Associates by calling 818-730-3540. Let our experienced attorneys assist you with your questions and concerns today.