Investor Green Card FAQ

We understand that other investment companies accepting EB-5 investors place funds in a trust or escrow account pending visa approval. In this case the funds may only be released upon visa approval.

Our primary business is real estate development. Most of our capital comes from investors who do not seek an immigration benefit. These investors invest on financial consideration only, without preconditions. EB-5 investors, however, have two considerations, the soundness of the investment, and obtaining their green card.

The investment must be analyzed upon its merits. Our policy is to require that you commit your capital as any other investor. If for some reason, you do not receive your green card, our contract with you requires us to refund your investment. We maintain credit lines with several banks for this purpose. We also have a constant stream of new investors, providing an alternative source of funds to refund your investment, should you fail to obtain your green card.

Escrow or trust agreements present immigration difficulties. We offer investment opportunities on a first first-come first first-served basis. While your investment capital sits in escrow or trust pending the results of a visa application, which may take six to eight months to complete, the target investment, which formed the basis of your visa petition may have been sold out to other investors. You would be in the unfortunate position of basing your green card on an investment that didn't exist, and run the risk of having your application denied. Finally, although the regulations permit escrow arrangements we find that INS looks more favorably on petitions based on a completed investment rather than a pending one.

Hopefully, you will be satisfied with your investment and wish to keep all or part of the investment regardless of the outcome of your green card application. The need for a green card is situational. You may decide you don't like life in America, or your family or economic situation may change. The need for sound investments never changes. While you would not have come to us unless you were seeking a green card, now that we've met, we hope you will be more than satisfied by our investment results and service.