Pandemic Has Slowed U.S. Building and Development Projects, Creating EB-5 Problems

The EB-5 program provides a unique opportunity for foreign citizens to “earn” the right to permanent residency in the U.S. by investing in U.S. projects that improve the economy and create jobs for American workers. However, the unique nature of the opportunity also poses distinctive risks. In addition, the global pandemic has created a strain on many of these types of projects. Here are five things to keep in mind when an EB5 project struggles.

1. Seek Out New Information and the Proper Legal Expertise