Preparing a Project for EB-5 - AIIA

The process of raising capital from EB-5 investors starts with ensuring the venture is a good fit for EB-5 investment and is structured and executed appropriately. Ensuring the necessary steps are taken – with diligence, detail, and scrutiny from qualified professionals – will facilitate the greatest chance of success for both your project and your investors’ immigration. 

Additionally, USCIS requires a straightforward yet heavily-detailed investment offering to be documented in a regional center’s annual filing (form I-956G) and in the project’s form I-956F. 

Preparing a project for EB-5 is not just about the offering: it’s about demonstrating to USCIS your knowledge of the program’s requirements, a dedication to comply, and marketing said project with ethics and tact. Know that failure to adequately prepare an offering may hinder you from raising EB-5 capital or marketing your offering(s) both now, and in the future. 

Before reviewing this section, we recommend reading EB-5 基础知识 (for investors) and Why EB-5 Financing (for project sponsors/developers) to cover the foundational knowledge of the EB-5 program.

Raising EB-5 capital requires proper structuring, detailed preparation, and compliance with USCIS requirements. Ethical marketing, trust, and a proven track record are critical for success. Start with EB-5 Basics and Why EB-5 Financing for foundational knowledge.