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 green card is the...

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 process is highly...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially ended the long-standing practice that allowed applicants for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to request a Social Security Number (SSN) directly through form I-765. Since 2017, EAD applicants were able to request an original or replacement SSN as part of their form I-765 filing under the Social Security Administration Enumeration Beyond Entry program. This streamlined process eliminated the need for applicants to visit...