Which is the best EB-5 Regional Center?

For many of you this is literally the critical $500,000 question and we realize that with over 60 regional centers it is often a confusing choice.

We have researched the growing number of options in some detail, visited many centers and identified several key regional centers that may have the most appropriate track records, depending on your own priority:

•    A fixed term exit strategy and a high approval level at the I-529 and/or I-826 stage
•    Investing in property with a high number  of I-529 and I-826 approvals.
•    The center with one of highest number of successful applications in agriculture.
•    The center with one of the most interesting portfolios if you are interested in a diversified investment and your focus is on interest rates (we do have a number of concerns regarding a focus on interest rates).
•    The center that has returned investors funds (and the amount returned)

Our principals have also spoken to Directors of various Regional Centers, political representatives, leading Immigration Attorneys specializing in the EB-5 visa and members of the government office responsible for the program. Certain points were identified which were reassuring and others highlighted which are of significant concern from a number of perspectives.

The regional center sales material provides information to potential investors but often highlights all the advantages of their own centers without pointing out any of the negative aspects that you need to take into consideration.

It is important to realize that The EB-5 visa is not just about getting to live in America. The visa is required to be reviewed after two years and if the conditions relating to holding the investment and creating jobs have been met all is fine. But what if they have not? Is it likely you will get your money back? Is it likely that you will get your conditions removed and be allowed to stay in the USA?

To go through these points in detail, which we regularly update following center visits, click here.

The regional center that may be best for you will be dependent upon your own priorities. We are concerned, particularly since the economic downturn, that regional center comparison tables can be misleading but we realize you need to know all the facts including the hidden negatives.  We recommend you contact Chase Brodsky in our office (click here) so he can schedule a consultation with one of our Managing partners . The most appropriate center for you not only depends on your priorities but critically your timing, it is important for you to consider these facts and discuss them with us once you have decided the EB-5 route is appropriate for you.

By using WhichEB5 you are able to receive comparative independent information on the positive and negative aspects of proven regional centers rather than a single one. There is no charge for this information as centers pay us a fee which is NOT paid by you. The advantages of WhichEB5 are illustrated in this Compare EB-5 chart