EB-5 Finance Resource Center
The EB-5 program is a federally-authorized visa category created by Congress in 1990. The primary concept is to encourage foreign investment in job-creating U.S. economic development projects or companies in return for a U.S. green card. These projects or companies must create or retain 10 full-time jobs in the states, and a minimum investment of $1M is required. This investment can be reduced to $500K, if the investment is made in a high unemployment or rural area. Once the investment in a qualifying project or company has been made, the investor receives a conditional green card for two years. After two years, the investor must prove that their investment has been maintained, and that the 10 jobs continue to exist. At this point, the conditional status is removed.
EB-5 projects are typically financed through Regional Centers, which can accept the investment from the green card-seeking investor. The U.S. government sets aside 10K green cards each year for foreign investors participating through designated Regional Centers. The centers invest in projects that meet all of the program criteria. Using the EB-5 program is not simple, and there are significant investment and timing rules that must be followed. These rules can mean the difference between an investor receiving a green card or being deported. Consult and work only with reputable and qualified Regional Centers, immigration lawyers, and project finance experts. EB-5 financing is available in every state and city in the country.
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The EB-5 Visa program can be a useful tool for development finance professionals. This section contains resources on understanding the basics of EB-5.
Making the Most of EB-5 in MissouriMembers only 
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The EB-5 Program is a federal foreign direct investment, immigration, and regional economic development program that provides access to capital to U.S. businesses and creates American jobs at no expense to the American taxpayer. Use of the program has rapidly gained momentum in the last few years throughout the country, and Missouri is no exception. Matthew Hogan and Kraig Schwigen of CMB Regional Centers and Mariza McKee of Kutak Rock LLP share basics of the program, case studies and considerations for using this valuable tool in Missouri.
Making the Most of EB-5 in OhioMembers only Login
The EB-5 Program is a federal foreign direct investment, immigration, and regional economic development program that provides access to capital to U.S. businesses and creates American jobs at no expense to the American taxpayer. Use of the program has rapidly gained momentum in the last few years throughout the country, and Ohio is no exception. Kostas Poulakidas of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, David Black of Ulmber & Berne LLP, and Stephen Strnisha of Cleveland International Fund share basics of the program, case studies and considerations for using this valuable tool in Ohio.
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Making the Most of EB-5 in MissouriMembers only Login
The EB-5 Program is a federal foreign direct investment, immigration, and regional economic development program that provides access to capital to U.S. businesses and creates American jobs at no expense to the American taxpayer. Use of the program has rapidly gained momentum in the last few years throughout the country, and Missouri is no exception. Matthew Hogan and Kraig Schwigen of CMB Regional Centers and Mariza McKee of Kutak Rock LLP share basics of the program, case studies and considerations for using this valuable tool in Missouri.
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Making the Most of EB-5 in MissouriMembers only Login
The EB-5 Program is a federal foreign direct investment, immigration, and regional economic development program that provides access to capital to U.S. businesses and creates American jobs at no expense to the American taxpayer. Use of the program has rapidly gained momentum in the last few years throughout the country, and Missouri is no exception. Matthew Hogan and Kraig Schwigen of CMB Regional Centers and Mariza McKee of Kutak Rock LLP share basics of the program, case studies and considerations for using this valuable tool in Missouri.
Making the Most of EB-5 in OhioMembers only Login
The EB-5 Program is a federal foreign direct investment, immigration, and regional economic development program that provides access to capital to U.S. businesses and creates American jobs at no expense to the American taxpayer. Use of the program has rapidly gained momentum in the last few years throughout the country, and Ohio is no exception. Kostas Poulakidas of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, David Black of Ulmber & Berne LLP, and Stephen Strnisha of Cleveland International Fund share basics of the program, case studies and considerations for using this valuable tool in Ohio.
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Making the Most of EB-5 in MissouriMembers only Login
The EB-5 Program is a federal foreign direct investment, immigration, and regional economic development program that provides access to capital to U.S. businesses and creates American jobs at no expense to the American taxpayer. Use of the program has rapidly gained momentum in the last few years throughout the country, and Missouri is no exception. Matthew Hogan and Kraig Schwigen of CMB Regional Centers and Mariza McKee of Kutak Rock LLP share basics of the program, case studies and considerations for using this valuable tool in Missouri.
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Making the Most of EB-5 in MissouriMembers only Login
The EB-5 Program is a federal foreign direct investment, immigration, and regional economic development program that provides access to capital to U.S. businesses and creates American jobs at no expense to the American taxpayer. Use of the program has rapidly gained momentum in the last few years throughout the country, and Missouri is no exception. Matthew Hogan and Kraig Schwigen of CMB Regional Centers and Mariza McKee of Kutak Rock LLP share basics of the program, case studies and considerations for using this valuable tool in Missouri.
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JFK International Airport’s latest redevelopment project is a unique one: a $65 million, 178,000 square foot state of the art facility for pets. The Ark at JFK will offer pre-flight micro-chipping, kennels, an aviary, and more. This large-scale project employed a creative financing approach that required a number of years to execute.
Making the Most of EB-5 in OhioMembers only Login
The EB-5 Program is a federal foreign direct investment, immigration, and regional economic development program that provides access to capital to U.S. businesses and creates American jobs at no expense to the American taxpayer. Use of the program has rapidly gained momentum in the last few years throughout the country, and Ohio is no exception. Kostas Poulakidas of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, David Black of Ulmber & Berne LLP, and Stephen Strnisha of Cleveland International Fund share basics of the program, case studies and considerations for using this valuable tool in Ohio.
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Practitioner's Guide to Economic Development Finance
The Practitioner's Guide to Economic Development Finance 2nd Edition is the only comprehensive resource dedicated to building and utilizing the development finance toolbox. The Practitioner's Guide provides the insight and practical information needed to critically understand how economic development is financed and the tools, strategies and techniques used to build strong communities. From bonds, tax increment finance and special districts to tax credits, seed & venture capital, revolving loan funds and much more, this Guide outlines the financing tools required for succeeding in today's competitive economic development climate.
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How California is Making the Most of EB-5
In this CDFA webcast, our expert panelists including Peter Joseph of IIUSA, Mariza McKee with Kutak Rock, and Kraig Schwigen with CMB Regional Centers present on the impact being made by EB-5 in California, key rules and regulations, and considerations for incorporating EB-5 into potential projects.
CDFA-Stifel Nicolaus Innovative Deals Webcast Series: HotelsMembers only Login
The recent economic environment has made hotel development difficult. Now, many deals are being financed with creative uses of funds, including bonds, tax credits, and EB-5. This webcast, DJ Effler of Bellwether Enterprise, Laura Radcliff of Stifel Nicolaus, and Angel Brunner of EB5 Capital discussed the latest in hotel development, showcased recent ground-breaking deals, and evaluated how the financing was assembled.
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