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Photos Credit: IIUSA. Collage: Carolyn Lee PLLC.
Namaste and greetings! Carolyn Lee PLLC made its debut in IIUSA’s India EB-5 Passport Series, kicking off in Bengaluru on Thursday, September 19, 2024, followed by Ahmedabad, Pune, and ending this extraordinary journey and experience last week in Mumbai.
We met old friends and new ones, meeting a number of investors, agents, regional centers, and broker representatives. And we ate amazing food!
On all cities, our principal and founder, Carolyn Lee, Esq., moderated the second panel covering the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 and recent trends in EB-5. We thought we would share here some of the few excellent questions we heard from the audience as well as from investors visiting our booth.
Q&A
I have a business in India, and I am considering opening a business in the U.S. Will this qualify me for an EB-5 visa?
ANSWER: Maybe. You may be a candidate for a standalone or direct EB-5 visa or possibly an L-1A or EB-1C visa. For a brief introduction to L-1A or EB-1 C visas, the final minutes of this video may interest you, starting at minute 32:56. Please contact us for a free consultation to discuss what solution best fits your case.
Can my company in India take a loan, and then the company makes an investment in the U.S.? Will this qualify for an EB-5 visa?
ANSWER: No. You personally must be the investor, not your company. Your company can be the source but not the investor. For example, your company may make profit distributions to you, and you could potentially use the distributions for your EB-5 investment.
My child is attending school in the US on an F-1 visa. Could they apply for an EB-5 to get a faster green card while on an F-1 visa?
ANSWER: Yes. This video of a recent event with Carolyn Lee at Cornell University covered this topic in detail. We invite you to watch it and to contact us for a free consultation to answer any follow-up questions.
Will my investment immigration attorney help me select the regional center project I will invest in?
ANSWER: We do not select projects on behalf of clients. It is a personal decision that clients must consider, taking into account both the financial and immigration aspects. Still, it is part of our due diligence to review the project(s) clients select to ensure they comply with US Immigration Law.
Can I make an investment of some of the required amount now and the rest later?
ANSWER: Yes. Partial investments are an option; however, you need a clear plan to “top up” within a specified time period. For more on this topic, we invite you to watch our recent webinar on this topic here.
Will my EB-5 application include all my family, including my parents and siblings?
ANSWER: No. Your EB-5 application can include your spouse and children under 21. However, if you want to sponsor your parents or siblings to come to the US, you will first need to obtain your green card and then become a naturalized citizen. Please note that the sponsoring process for parents or siblings can take many years. Therefore, it might be a better option to consider a separate EB-5 application or explore other visa options.
Can you service clients based in India?
ANSWER: Absolutely. Our earliest clients, dating from early 2000’s, were Indian investors, residing in India, Dubai, and the U.S. in H-1B status. We have worked on complex cases involving multiple sources, gifts, stocks, real property sales, among other scenarios.
We have an exceptional team headquartered in our Ithaca, New York office, as well as in other time zones, delivering exceptional service to clients worldwide using video conference technology such as Zoom and Teams.
We also work with trusted local partners in India who can provide additional in-person support for your immigration journey as needed.
In all, we are ready to put our decades of EB-5 experience and leadership to serve our Indian clients worldwide.
If you attended the event, thank you for your questions during the panels and for visiting our booth. It was a pleasure to meet you!
You are welcome to contact us at contact@carolynleepllc.com for a free consultation to answer your questions concerning the lawful source of funds, EB-5 project selection, immigration review, and any other questions you have about EB-5 and investment immigration.
Just mention that you attended one of India IIUSA 2024 Passport Series Events, and our scheduling team will help find a time to meet with us over Zoom or Teams.
Our experience in India was remarkable. We deeply appreciate the warmth and hospitality we received, and we eagerly anticipate future visits!
We are dedicated to making the American Dream a reality and we look forward to being your trusted partners on this journey.
