EB5 Projects & Investment Companies

Which regional centers have been active in India?

From our research, amongst others, following regional centers / groups / entities have witnessed active interest from Indians in India:

1. US Immigration Fund USIF
2. Manhattan Regional Centre
3. EB5 Affiliate NetworkEB5AN
4. Golden Gate Global EB5
5. First Pathway Partners
6. EB5 Coast to Coast
7. Civitas EB5
8. Canam EB5
9. Behring EB5
10. Lightstone EB5
11. Pathways EB5
12. EB5 United
13. Cleveland
14. LCR
15. NYCRC
16. ARCFE
17. CMB EB5
18. Tryon EB5
19. Related EB5
20. Houston EB5
21. Shoora Funds EB5
22. Pine State Opportunities Fund – PSOP

We have simply reproduced the names of Groups / RCs which have actively marketed their projects to Indians residing in India. Mentioning of names does not mean we certify them or otherwise. Some of them have performed well while a few have officially reported issues with their projects. There is a comprehensive due-diligence that must be performed on each RC and on their on-going project. Do not give even one dollar of your hard-earned money unless you are satisfied.

How do I know which is the best EB-5 Project in USA?

Before you seek answer to this question, ask yourself a few questions surrounding the concept of “best”. For e.g., which is the best stock to invest in USA? Which is the best city to buy real estate? You really can’t get one answer to any of these questions, and definitely not for an industry like EB-5 which is not that regulated at the source level &unorganized at the distribution level.

Can anyone blindly say Google or Tesla is the best stock to buy? Even if yes, can that answer hold true perpetually or should it depend on the circumstances & timing atwhich that question is asked? A particular company may be doing well today but not necessarily forever. More often, a product or subsidiary of a company may be doing well but that doesn’t mean all the companies in that group perform well. E.g. – Reliance or Birla as a group may have a certain perception in the eyes of any given investor but does that mean every single company operating under that group is investible? Obviously, no! Some ventures are successful and some of them in spite of them belonging to the same parent company / group may not be. It is the job of analysts who are continuously evaluating pros & cons of projects to assess viabilities.

The ‘best’ approach to find the ‘best’ is by performing an EB5 Audit with the help of any consultant who can ask relevant questions. An informed decision can be taken only after a factual matrix is ready for the shortlisted projects.

How can an EB5 due-diligence consultant help me in the selection process?

The EB5 marketplace has a limited number of players between a handful of attorneys, active RCs, consultants. The number of investors actively pursuing EB-5 at any given point of time across the world is a few hundred (not a few thousands or lacs). In such a niche industry, a consultant knows pretty much everything that one needs to know, in terms of one’s past track record, current project & forecasting with a reasonable base on the likely hurdles a project may face. EB-5 due diligence is like an audit which is conducted on each project from a financial, operational & legal stand-point.

What are the businesses or industries in which EB5 investment can be made?

For an eb5 investment under DIRECT category, you can choose any business category which you like. We have helped applicants from Delhi, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara, Surat, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad & several other cities to setup their own eb-5 business in the US in the following areas:

1. Software development company
2. Manufacturing company
3. Gas Stations
4. 7/11 Stores
5. Restaurants
6. Franchisees
7. Pharmacies
8. Motels
9. Hotels

For an eb5 investment under Regional Centre category, majority of the investable businesses pertain to the hospitality industry. We have helped applicants across India to pursue an EB-5 investment via a Regional Centre sponsoring business in the following areas:

1. All 5* hotel brands like Courtyard, JW, Aloft, Hyatt, Four Seasons, etc.
2. Boutique hotels & Resorts
3. Manufacturing companies
4. Senior assisted living
5. Residential Schemes
6. Mixed-use buildings
7. Healthcare facilities
8. Hospitals

If you need any help in understanding the merits of a particular project or a regional center, then our on-ground team in India shall make sure to resolve all your doubts & also ensure that some of the risks associated with your eb-5 investment are subdued.

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All the answers have been written by the team at EB5 India Advisory Pvt. Ltd. and is intended for educational purposes only. We are an EB5 consulting firm with a 100% exclusive focus on EB5 visa investments for Indian investors. Feel free to visit one of our offices in India.