Since the restart of the U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program, the 'Concurrent Filing' provision added in the new act—also known as 'double filing' or 'simultaneous filing'—can be considered one of the most beneficial reforms under the new policy, offering significant advantages to new EB-5 applicants! Eligible applicants can perform 'concurrent filing' and subsequently obtain work and travel permits. This is equivalent to receiving a 'quasi-green card,' allowing them to legally reside, study, and work in the United States, effectively providing a shortcut to staying in the U.S.! For many applicants, this is undoubtedly a major benefit.
It is important to note that EB-5 applicants must meet two key conditions for 'concurrent filing': first, the applicant must be within the United States; second, the chosen EB-5 project category must be in a 'no backlog' status at the time of filing. Meanwhile, many applicants are very concerned about the key points involved in this policy and the target audience. Therefore, Worldway Group will provide a detailed introduction, hoping to assist everyone on their path to U.S. immigration!
What is EB-5 'Concurrent Filing'?
EB-5 immigration is the abbreviation for the U.S. 'Fifth Preference Employment-Based Visa.' The new act allows applicants who hold valid status and are currently in the United States to file their I-526E/I-526 immigration petitions and I-485 applications for adjustment of status simultaneously when there is no visa backlog, allowing them to legally reside in the U.S. after filing. At the same time, they can also apply for an I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and an I-131 Advance Parole (AP) travel permit. These two are collectively known as a 'Combo Card' (also referred to as a 'small green card'). Once the Combo Card is obtained, applicants can freely enter and exit the United States, and work and live as they please until the official green card is approved.
Who is suitable for EB-5 'Concurrent Filing'?
1. International students currently studying in the U.S.
This group includes international students holding F or M visas, including middle school, college, master's, and doctoral students, all of whom can file applications while enrolled. Those who have just graduated, have internship permits, have not yet received internship permits, or have not yet found a job or are currently looking for a job, are all eligible to file.
2. Foreign nationals currently working in the U.S.
This group covers a wide range, including international students who have just graduated and are interning at U.S. companies on student visas, students who have found jobs and are working full-time or part-time at U.S. companies on student visas, as well as other foreign employees working full-time or part-time at U.S. companies under other statuses.
3. Individuals currently visiting the U.S. on tourist visas
It is important to note that individuals on tourist visas cannot file an EB-5 immigration application within 90 days of entering the U.S., but they can perform various preparatory work for EB-5 investment immigration, such as hiring lawyers, preparing source of funds reports, and researching projects and project parties.
4. 'Over-aged' children applying for investment immigration with their parents
This group includes children who cannot apply with their parents due to being over-aged, or those who are not yet over-aged but may become so. If they are in the U.S. or have arrived in the U.S. on the aforementioned visas, they can file a separate investment immigration application under the new act, which can resolve concerns regarding their immigration status.
Worldway Group kindly reminds you that if you meet conditions not listed above but believe you are eligible for an EB-5 investment immigration 'concurrent filing' application, you are welcome to consult Worldway Group for a professional assessment. Regarding the new EB-5 policy, the industry generally believes it still follows the 'first-come, first-served' principle, but no one can predict how many investors will flood into this channel later. Therefore, Worldway Group advises interested applicants to seize the benefits of the new EB-5 policy and start preparation as soon as possible, including selecting investment projects, preparing proof of source of funds, and investment capital, to strive for the earliest possible filing and benefit from early application.
Diamond-Level Rural Project Under the New EB-5 Immigration Act
Helping Investors' Families Quickly Obtain U.S. Green Cards
Immigration investment is all about selection; success comes from successful choices. For U.S. EB-5 investment immigration, choosing the right project is key. Currently, the 'Lakefront Estates' EB-5 project, for which Worldway Group serves as the exclusive agent in Greater China, is a rural project in a TEA area that complies with the new act. It not only enjoys reserved EB-5 visa quotas but also receives priority processing from the immigration bureau. It combines many advantages, such as no backlog, a project employment multiplier as high as 5.75, and EB-5 capital enjoying a first-priority mortgage guarantee, making it an excellent choice to help investors quickly obtain U.S. green cards! Furthermore, the project is supported by over $50 million in infrastructure funds from the U.S. government. A dedicated website, https://lakefrontestatescdd.org, has been set up for investors to check information on the source of funds. Market demand for the project is strong, and the first phase of residential units has been completely sold out. This is a rare, high-quality rural EB-5 project; after round after round of rush buying, fewer and fewer spots remain. Good projects do not wait; interested parties should subscribe as soon as possible!
Immigration is a comprehensive planning process; choosing a formal, professional, reputable, and well-branded immigration agency is very important! Only a capable immigration company can truly help immigration applicants successfully complete their immigration.
Worldway Group, a Top 500 Asian Brand, has been rooted in Hong Kong for over 20 years and has been professionally handling U.S. investment immigration for 17 years. We serve our clients with loyalty and responsibility and have successfully helped thousands of families immigrate to the United States. In 2006, Worldway Group became one of the first professional immigration agencies in China to promote U.S. EB-5 investment immigration projects. We were among the first in the EB-5 industry to propose the concept of selecting high-quality projects and established a professional analyst team. We were also among the first to propose that U.S. EB-5 investment is all about project selection and treating clients with sincerity. Worldway Group has won the global 'Best Immigration Agent Award' at the U.S. EB-5 Annual Conference multiple times. Worldway Group's senior management has met with many U.S. congressmen and maintains good interactions with various U.S. congressmen, governors, mayors, high-ranking government officials, and well-known figures in the EB-5 industry. We are your trusted choice for handling U.S. immigration!
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Remarks: 1. *EB-5 capital obtaining a first-priority mortgage requires meeting certain conditions; for detailed information, please refer to the project offering documents. 2. *This material does not constitute an offer in any form and is for information reference only. To improve readability, the information published in this material has been excerpted and summarized. Any detailed information of a legal nature should be based solely on the English investment documents provided by the project party at the time of formal subscription. *Investors should make their own investment judgments and decisions based on the formal English investment documents of this project. *Investment involves risks; choose with caution.