Our thorough and independent due diligence review aims to determine the likelihood of I-526 approval, I-829 approval, and the full return of capital.
To achieve these goals, our process entails the following 10 elements:
To determine whether an investment meets the EB-5 visa requirements, we review the following key documents:
In order to determine the following:
We seek answers to the following questions regarding the job-creating project to be funded by EB-5 capital (Project):
Almost all cases of fraud in EB-5 have one common element: lack of transparency. Therefore, we analyze whether the interacting EB-5 companies — the New Commercial Enterprise (NCE), and Job Creating Entity (JCE) — are under common control.
Conflicts of interest can be effectively mitigated through the proper use of third-party fiduciaries. In evaluating conflicts of interest and the role of third-party fiduciaries, we review the following documents:
In order to ascertain the rights and remedies of the EB-5 investors and obligations of the Manager/General Partner of the NCE, we review the following items:
Investments do fail. The rights and remedies available to the EB-5 fund (NCE) vary from project to project depending on the structure of the EB-5 investment. Therefore, we review the following:
In evaluating the feasibility of a Project, we review the following documents:
The review seeks to determine:
In evaluating the feasibility of a Project, we review the following documents:
The review seeks to determine:
Some fundamental reviews include the ownership structure of the Regional Center, and the most recent I-924A filed. We review the following:
Some fundamental reviews include the ownership structure of the Regional Center, and the most recent I-924A filed. We review the following:
We perform background checks on the persons and entities involved in the NCE and JCE. We look at Project news and press releases if available, and local government websites to confirm approval of the Project. Proper searches can identify any pending litigation or resistance to the Project by local authorities or neighbours.
We perform background checks on the persons and entities involved in the NCE and JCE. We look at Project news and press releases if available, and local government websites to confirm approval of the Project. Proper searches can identify any pending litigation or resistance to the Project by local authorities or neighbours.
When making site visits, we arrange to meet with management of the Project developer and the NCE in order to evaluate the following:
When making site visits, we arrange to meet with management of the Project developer and the NCE in order to evaluate the following:
Our firm develops scores for Likelihood of Immigration Success and Likelihood of Financial Success, which are subject to constant updating as projects progress, key agreements are executed, I-526 petitions are approved, and unforeseen problems occur.
Due diligence can only provide a snapshot in time. Continual updates are necessary throughout the capital raise and the lifecycle of the Project.
Our firm develops scores for Likelihood of Immigration Success and Likelihood of Financial Success, which are subject to constant updating as projects progress, key agreements are executed, I-526 petitions are approved, and unforeseen problems occur.
We conduct a thorough analysis of everything referenced here to ensure that you as an investor understand an EB-5 project's strengths and risks — and you don't take unnecessary chances with your hopes for a Green Card and the return of your capital.
Your dreams and financial well-being deserve it.