iCross × ARCFE has officially begun principal repayments for iCross × ARCFE Group 12. Two investors who satisfied the applicable repayment conditions set forth in the project documents have each received the full repayment of their $800,000 investment principal, for a combined total of $1.6 million. This marks the first iCross × ARCFE project launched following the enactment of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 to enter the principal repayment stage—an important miles

No investment is risk-free, but not all markets carry the same level of risk and uncertainty. While no market is completely immune to economic cycles, some markets have consistently demonstrated a stronger ability to withstand downturns and recover over the long term. Real estate assets located in resilient markets often benefit from fundamental characteristics that support long-term performance, including diversified employment, sustained demand, limited housing supply, and

When evaluating an EB-5 investment, many investors naturally focus on immigration outcomes, such as project approvals, job creation, and the likelihood of obtaining permanent residency. While these are undoubtedly critical factors, the underlying project deserves just as much attention. At its core, an EB-5 investment is still an investment. The project’s location and the market demand surrounding it can significantly influence construction progress, project success, loan re

Redeployment is one of the most important (and often misunderstood) concepts in the EB-5 investment process. For investors pursuing permanent residency through the EB-5 program, understanding how redeployment works is essential to managing expectations, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration requirements. What Is “Redeployment”? In the context of the EB-5 program, redeployment refers to the reinvestment of EB-5 capital into a new project or investment

On March 8 (ET), iCross Capital and its subsidiary ARCFE successfully hosted the 2026 iCross x ARCFE Chinese Lantern Festival at the Westin Flushing LaGuardia Airport in Flushing, New York. Investors from New York and the surrounding areas gathered together in a warm and festive atmosphere to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival. During the gathering, they reflected on the current market and the projects' progress over the past year, while also looking ahead to future inves

Many families shared a common thought process when evaluating EB-5 projects: there are many options, many different claims, and the more you read, the less certain you feel. This is completely understandable. Assessing EB-5 project safety goes beyond reliance on marketing materials or recommendations from friends. At its core, it is a long-term investment commitment that spans across multiple economic cycles. The factors that truly determine risk are often hidden in the struc

After receiving the Conditional Green Card, many Applicants naturally turn their attention to settling into their new lives and planning for the future. However, from an immigration perspective, it’s important to be aware of the basics when managing permanent resident status. Typical life events including but not limited to international travel, tax filing, and moving may seem straightforward at first glance. Yet these factors are carefully reviewed during the I-829 petition

Investors in the EB-5 regional center program make a capital investment into a project by pooling their funds into a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE), which is overseen by a Regional Center. The NCE then deploys these funds to a Job Creating Entity (JCE), which is typically managed by the project developer and is responsible for carrying out the project and creating the required jobs. Here, the EB-5 capital is commonly structured as either equity or a loan. While obtaining a g

ARCFE Group 22 · Skyline 2, a boutique EB-5 condominium project located in Long Island City, New York, has successfully received official approval from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for its construction plan. As the project site is located near existing subway infrastructure, New York City regulations require MTA review and approval of the foundation and structural construction plan prior to the start of work to ensure safety and compliance. This review proc