Recently, some intermediary agencies received a "friendly reminder" from the Public Security Bureau's Exit and Entry Administration. The notice indicated that due to the unilateral promotion by some intermediary agencies and "Regional Centers" agents in the United States, a large number of applicants have been attracted, which has also increased the associated risks. Applicants are advised to exercise caution when applying for the EB-5 investment immigration program.
Immigration companies are obligated to inform about risks
Recently, the U.S. government has relaxed restrictions on investment immigration. The requirements for applicants regarding asset sources, management experience, and identity for U.S. investment immigration are not as strict as those in countries like Canada. Some citizens in Guangzhou can sell their homes and provide proof of the sale and an asset of $500,000 to qualify for the U.S. investment immigration visa review. They can then choose to invest in U.S. real estate. Compared to major urban centers in China, if we calculate the income-to-housing price ratio, the housing prices in the United States are much cheaper than in China.
Currently, there are some issues in the market; for example, some investment projects were not established for various reasons, leading the U.S. government to properly transfer the applicants of these projects to another batch of projects. Though there was no financial loss, this incident has already caused panic among some applicants.
In the event of a risk incident, many immigration companies do not have the capacity to repay such a large investment amount. Although the EB-5 project is quick and has low barriers, many immigration companies neglect to inform investors about the risks, focusing solely on its safety. Such behavior is neither objective nor professional.
Please assess the project risks predicted by the company
Real estate is one of the most concerned aspects of U.S. investment immigration projects, with common real estate projects including hotels, shopping malls, commercial buildings, golf courses, resorts, etc. The investment profits have risen by about 10% in recent years. Some U.S. companies can conduct objective and neutral assessments of investment projects, allowing applicants to pay thousands of dollars through immigration intermediaries to understand the risk situation before considering investment in such projects.
When consulting about projects, it is essential for applicants not to only seek to hear "good" things; it is very necessary to pay attention to potential risks associated with the project. Making a choice that meets personal needs between risks and benefits is a key point in the EB-5 investment immigration process. When signing documents or contracts, it is advisable for investors to have professionals clarify the details.
