Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

The below link has a good explanation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: 

http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Humanitarian/Deferred%20Action%20for%20Childhood%20Arrivals/daca-consider.pdf

The below article, published on April 15, 2012, discusses some of the difficulties facing the EB-5 program, and EB-5 investors, in particular: 

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/16/opinion/reform-the-eb-5-program.html?_r=1

It raises the question:  What steps can EB-5 investors take to make sure that their investment is "at risk," without the investor being "at risk" of being the victim of a scam? 

Potential Future Investment Opportunities through the EB-5 Program

Cities througout the United States lack both revenue and local support for new stadiums.  The EB-5 program may be part of the solution for  local governments and investors as they look to fund their pet projects.  In Florida, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays want a new stadium.  The City of St Petersburg, current home of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, does not want to provide the funds to build it. The linked article below describes just how the EB-5 program might play a role in  the develpment of a new stadium in the Tampa/St. Pete area.


http://www2.tbo.com/news/news/2012/apr/08/9/help-for-a-rays-stadium-from-china-ar-389724/

What are the tax implications of pursuing the EB-5 visa?

An investor who is interested in the EB-5 program should be aware that gaining conditional resident status under the EB-5 program has tax implications for the investor and could lead to the taxation of the investor's worldwide income by the United States. The existence of tax treaties between the United States and a number of countries may lessen the burden for some permanent residents. Nevertheless, one of the most important actions for the potential EB-5 investor to take is to seek tax advice prior to applying for an EB-5 visa to avoid any surprises.

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Can I insure my EB-5 investment?

A question that investors often have is whether it is permitted to purchase insurance from a third party if the commercial enterprise fails to repay the EB-5 investor.  The answer, with caveats, is "yes." 

According to the the USCIS website's notes of a stakeholder meeting of December 14, 2009,   an investor may purchase insurance as long as the  investor's capital remains "at risk," and the policy does not serve as a "redemption or a guaranteed buy-back agreeement for the alien investor's investment."  Decisions as to whether the insurance complies with "statutory and regulatory reuirements"  is made on a case by case basis.  It is important, therefore that an investor consult with competent counsel when making this decision.  For further information, the USCIS website is linked below: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=86470541743a5210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=994f81c52aa38210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD


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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203806504577181461401318988.html

In light of the article in today's Wall Street Journal, "Plan B for China's Wealthy: Moving to the U.S., Europe," linked to above, this blogger wonders if the quota of three thousand visas set aside through the Pilot Program (Regional Center) of the EB-5 program will be reached in the near future. Your comments are welcome. 




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