We are one of the few firms to bring non-real estate projects into successful EB-5 projects.
Whether the interest is for “doing business” or immigration purposes, MSP will analyze, craft and strategize entrepreneur, direct-pooled, and regional center projects. MSP work with recognized economists, tax advisors, due diligence advisors and certified public accountants to meet the needs of our clients.
- Direct investments into the U.S.
- Establishing companies
- Assist in joint ventures
- Drafting and reviewing of offering documents, including operating & escrow agreements, confidential private placements, loan agreements, business plans
- Advising on direct vs. regional center options
- Advising on renting or establishing a new regional center
- Preparing and filing applications for regional center designation
- Drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements with third parties
- Compliance services
MSP has successfully crafted and funded projects in multiple business sectors and industries, such as: real estate, transportation, pharmaceutical, technology, medical, dental, resorts, senior assisted living facilities, charter schools, gold mine, environmental and nuclear cleaning projects.
Tuk Tuk Your Way From a E-2 to EB-5
The E-1 / E-2 are temporary, nonimmigrant visas based on a bilateral commercial treaty or other agreements between the U.S. and the applicant’s country of nationality (citizenship). A spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may accompany or follow to join the principal applicant. An E-2 spouse is eligible for work authorization, and E-2 dependents can attend school in the U.S.
E-2 VISA & EB-5 An E-2 visa does not automatically transition into EB-5 but can be established through viable projects meeting specific requirements. What is important is that there is no minimum time requirement for an investor to stay in E-2 status and that the E-2 capital investment may be counted towards the EB-5 requirement.
The L visa is granted to an individual who was employed by a foreign company for one year continuously, within the last three years of the L application. The foreign company must have a link either as a parent, branch, affiliate, or subsidiary of the U.S. petitioning company. The principal applicant can bring a spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 (L-2s). An L-2 spouse is eligible for work authorization.
The Multinational Executives and Mangers (EB-1C) is a first preference immigrant petition for priority workers ultimately leading to a green card. The company must have a foreign entity, and must be “doing business” in the U.S. for one year. No labor certification is needed for this visa. Comparison between E-2 and EB-5.
| CATEGORY | E-2 | EB-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | Non-immigrant Visa | Immigrant Visa |
| Investment amount | No required amount; however, needs to be substantial | Minimum investment amount is $900,000 if the project is in TEA; Otherwise it is $1.8 million (soon to increase) |
| Proof of Source of Funds | Money must come from a legitimate source and traced | Money must come from a legitimate source and traced; requirement is more extensive than the source of funds requirement for E-2 Visas |
| Nationality | Nationality requirement | No nationality requirement |
| Job Creation | Some (No mandated amount nor a time constraint) | 10 full-time jobs per investor |
| Intent to depart | Yes | No |
| Visa Validity | Indefinite | Two-year conditional resident status, then permanent resident status |
| Processing Time | Can be processed in about three months, or with premium processing, 15 business days | Can be more than 14 months |