US Economy Looking Good for EB5 Visa Investors

[Source: WhichEB5]

If you are presently thinking about making a permanent move to the USA through the EB5 visa, but have some concerns about your timing, in connection with the performance of the US economy, a recent report from Wells Fargo will be of interest to you.

The report, backed up by a lot of impressive evidence, indicates strong future prospects for the USA and considers five particularly important areas, profitability, innovation, resources, stability and people to draw a very positive conclusion.

The US is the leading country in research and development in eight out of ten technology areas including:-

• Agriculture and food production
• Aerospace, rail and non-auto transportation
• Military aerospace, defense and security
• Composite, nanotech and other advanced materials
• Energy generation and efficiency
• Healthcare, medical, life science and biotech.
• Information and communications|
• Instruments and non ICT electronics

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"Hola soy de México" - Empire State EB-5 Regional Center Mexico Investor Tour

Empire State EB-5 Regional Center has been in Mexico for the past two weeks meeting with potential EB5 investors.  The enthusiasm and receptiveness to our Regional Center and projects has been great – and unexpected!  We have met with high net worth individuals in Veracruz, Monterrey, Mexico City, Puebla, and Toluca.  Empire State EB-5 is headed back to Mexico the 22^nd of July to the 27^th and will be meeting new investors in Jalisco, San Luis, Leon Guanajuato and Cancun.  We may make a stop in Belize and Chili if we have the time available. Empire State Regional Center has found our hosts to be friendly and inviting, the food was admirable, and the weather was beautiful.  We are looking forward to spending more time in this spectacular country. 

Here are a few snapshots from the past two weeks...

Empire State EB-5 Regional Center has projects ranging from the healthcare to manufacturing to bio-technology industries. Contact us today to gather more information on these exciting new projects.

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Over the Years Wealthy Mexicans Are Increasing Investment in EB-5

 
Over the past few years Mexico and Central American countries have seen wealthy citizens investing in the United States mainly by the means of the USCIS EB-5 Program. Since 2011 to 2012 the number of investor South of the Border have doubled and only to increase with investors in the years to come. Mexican investment in the U.S. grew 11 percent in 2012, reaching $27.9 billion, said the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. A main reason wealthy Mexicans are leaving (or as they refer to it as an "Exodus") is the increasingly violent acts from the Drug Cartels. With this rising fear of the Drug Cartels, the individuals and families with the means to invest in a EB-5 Regional Center are doing so. 

Empire State EB-5 has established an office and legal representation in Mexico City to support our on going efforts with our EB-5 investors and providing investor projects that are diverse in both industry and project type so we can offer several options (Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Agriculture). 

Interests in understanding the current process and procedures in the EB-5 industry and projects available, contact Empire State EB-5 directly.

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Wealthy Mexicans' Investment In The United States Increased in 2012

 
Mexican investment in the U.S. grew 11 percent in 2012, reaching $27.9 billion, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. The U.S. issued almost 4,000 investor visas to Mexicans in 2012, with only Japan and Germany exceeding that amount. Mexico and the U.S. have always had strong economic ties, though investment has traditionally flowed North to South, with U.S. companies outsourcing manufacturing operations to Mexico. In a balancing of the scales, Mexican businesses are now expanding north. The U.S. Embassy says that the U.S. is an attractive location for Mexican businesses and private investors.

Complete Forbes article: Wealthy Mexicans' Investment In The United States Sharply Up in 2012

Chinese with high net worth emigrating overseas consider the EB-5 program

A few main reasons for Chinese to consider USCIS EB-5 program:

1. Diversifying investments; with tough governmental restrictions on Chinese real estate market and declining gold price,  many Chinese investors are considering international investment strategies. Investing in foreign real estate, including residential properties, is a top priority approach for many investors.
2. Sending children for a better education; many Chinese teens are coming to private high schools in the US. Currently there are nearly 200,000 Chinese students enrolled in the US schools, colleges and universities.
3. Avoiding potential social and political instabilities; with a new regime in power, many wealthy investors feel more uncertainty and discomfort about which direction China is to be headed. The vast gap between the rich and the poor has further pushed the investors for outbound opportunities.
4. Seeking a better life; with numerous reports on food safety issues, environment pollution problems across China, Chinese investors are simply searching for exit strategies.

Empire State EB-5 Regional Center has projects ranging from the healthcare to manufacturing to bio-technology industries. Contact us today to gather more information on these exciting new projects.

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2815 Monroe Avenue, Suite 2100

Rochester, New York 14618

Tel: (866) 763-6515

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EB-5 Investor Immigration Visa Program Growth

With the increasing number of EB-5 visa being issued and only a limited amount will result in more competition for gathering investors in the EB-5 industry. The chart below shows how the EB-5 program has shown an increase of visas being processed and received since 2008 and representing projections for the years to come.

For more information on the USCIS EB-5 Immigration Investor program and investment options,

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Foreign Buyers Show No Signs of Slowing

 [Source: By Jennifer LeClaire | Miami]

 There’s no slow down in the influx of foreign buyers in the commercial real estate arena. In fact, foreign investment in the U.S. factored as the third largest reason why confidence levels are increasing in 2013, according to Akerman Senterfitt.

The firm released its fourth annual survey after its U.S. Real Estate Summit. The survey found that 31% of commercial real estate executives believe foreign investors will fund a significant portion of commercial real estate debt and equity in 2013. And 62% believe that the U.S. will see the most Latin American real estate investment from Brazil. Venezuelan investors are expected to be the second most active, at 28%.

Meanwhile, 60% of percent of industry executives believe that foreign investors will contribute largely to the development of multifamily homes. They also predict that U.S. hospitality (30%) and retail (29%) will be among the top active sectors for foreign investment.

Foreign Buyers Show No Signs of Slowing

For more information on the USCIS EB-5 Immigration Investor program and investment options,

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EB-5 Immigration Investor Program Visa Details

[Source: State Department/USCIS/Washington Post]

The visual graph represents the total amount of EB-5 visas that have been issued since the inception of the the program back in 1992. The United States has issued more than 29,000+  EB-5 visas which has created over 50,000+ new US jobs and generated $6.8 billion in investment through the EB-5 program to date. From 2008 to 2013 (current) more than 70% of the issued visas were generated during this time frame. The year 2012 was the most productive year of the EB-5 program since 1992 and 2013 looks out grow the previous year visas.

For more information on the USCIS EB-5 Immigration Investor program, investment options, or basic program knowledge:

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How long does it take to get money out of EB-5 investments?

[Source: Which EB5; Guest blog by attorney Anthony Olson]

One of the top questions in the mind of every prospective EB-5 investor is “How long does it take to get my money out of the EB-5 investment?” To answer that question, we have to examine that question from three primary perspectives: 1) immigration legal requirements for how long the investment must be maintained; 2) contractual legal restrictions; and 3) market, economic obstacles to cashing out of the investment.

USCIS requires that the $500,000 of investment funds and the program fee charged by the regional center be paid either into escrow, pending the approval or denial of the I-526 petition, or paid directly into the EB-5 enterprise before the I-526 petition can be filed. Therefore, the funds must be held in escrow or in the EB-5 project the entire time that the I-526 petition is pending, which can range from one month to one year. From recent experience in 2012 and 2013, the processing times have gone up from 4-6 months to 10-12 months. Once the I-526 petition is approved, USCIS requires that the investment be maintained until USCIS approves the I-829 petition to remove conditions from the conditional permanent residence. This means that we need to add another 3-6 months (sometimes longer) for consular processing of an immigrant visa or adjustment of status in the U.S. in order to begin the two-year period of conditional permanent residence. Then, in the final 90 days of the two-year period, the EB-5 investor must file the I-829 petition to remove conditions from the conditional permanent residence. It typically takes anywhere from 2 months to 10+ months for USCIS to decide the I-829 petition. So, if we figure the processing times on the longer end, with 10 months for the I-526 petition, 6 months for the consular processing, 2 years of conditional permanent residence, and 6 months for the I-829 petition, then we have 46 months, which is just 2 months short of 4 years. I generally tell clients to figure on 3.5 to 4 years to go through the EB-5 immigration process from start to finish, which is how long the client’s funds must be tied up due to immigration legal requirements.

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USCIS releases draft EB-5 adjudication guidance

[Source: USCIS]

USCIS seeks your input on the draft policy memoranda listed below.

EB-5 Adjudications Policy Memorandum

Draft policy memoranda for comment are posted in the Feedback Opportunities page of uscis.gov, where stakeholders will be able to submit comments.These memos are drafts of proposed or revised guidance to USCIS Field Offices and Service Centers. They are not intended as guidance for the general public, nor are they intended to create binding legal requirements on the public. Until issued in final form, the draft memos do not constitute agency policy in any way or for any purpose.

Comment Process:  Please email all comments to opefeedback@uscis.dhs.gov.   Please include the following to make your comments clear:

• State the title of the relevant memo in the subject line of your message;
• Refer to a specific portion of the memo; 
• Explain the reason for any recommended change; and 
• Include data, information, or authority that supports the recommendation.

You must submit your comments before the closing date noted in the red box at the top of each policy memorandum. USCIS may distribute any comments received (including any personal information and contact information) on its public website or to those who request copies. By providing comments, you consent to their use and consideration by USCIS, and you acknowledge that your comments may become public. USCIS cannot guarantee that it will acknowledge or respond to any comments submitted.

See the Feedback Updates (also linked to the left) for the status of all policy memos and links to published memos.

Background and Additional Legal Information:  Field guidance documents are available for public review on USCIS's website (www.uscis.gov) as part of the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM).  In a continued effort to promote transparency and consistency in our operations, USCIS will periodically post policy memos for public comment to assist USCIS in improving immigration services.  USCIS will not post memos containing information that is law enforcement sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.  USCIS is not required to solicit public comment on the draft policy memos under the Administrative Procedure Act. This informal comment process does not replace any statutory or other legal requirement for public comment on agency action.

Foreign-investment led projects blossom

[Source: Bizjournal, Brian Terrell, Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.]

While construction lending remains tight and high loan-to-cost ratio continue, the EB-5 Regional Center program offers an alternative financing route for projects, especially if they require new real estate construction. In general, EB-5 financing will cover approximately 20 percent to 70 percent of a project depending on the number of jobs created.

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