the EB-5 funds can replace bridge financing per USCIS policy . 4
Using the business plan to understand the job creation dynamics , including the size of a job buffer , is crucial when evaluating the feasibility of an EB-5 project . By carefully examining the ratio of construction to operational jobs , investors can assess the strength and safety of a project .
THE KEY TO SUCCESS
A comprehensive EB-5 business plan provides the investor a roadmap that outlines the vision , strategies , and financial projections of the project . A well-crafted plan should also highlight the competence of the developer team , the experience of the EB-5 support team , the feasibility of the project , as well as job creation analysis . With a robust and thorough plan , investors can make an informed decision that will give them the best chance of success in the EB-5 immigration process .
Thomas “ Tom ” Martin has over a decade of EB-5 experience and has structured EB-5 offerings for a wide range of projects , from small single investor restaurants to billion-dollar multi-use developments . With expertise in business plans and economic analysis , Martin has personally worked on over 1,500 unique EB-5 offerings . He is a sought-after speaker on various EB-5 topics , both internationally and domestically , and has been recognized as a top professional by his peers . His deep industry knowledge makes him a trusted authority in the field related to business planning and economic modeling .
Sources :
1 USCIS Policy Manual Volume 6 - Immigrants , Part G – Investors , Chapter 2 – Eligibility
Requirements , Section B Comprehensive Business Plan , available at : https :// www . uscis . gov / policymanual / volume-6-part-g-chapter-2 ; See also Matter of Ho ( PDF ) at www . justice . gov / eoir / vll / intdec / vol22 / 3362 . pdf , 22 I & N Dec . 206 , 213 ( Assoc . Comm . 1998 ).
2 USCIS Policy Manual Volume 6 - Immigrants , Part G – Investors , Chapter 2 – Eligibility
Requirements , Section ( D )( 4 ) Measuring Job Creation , available at : https :// www . uscis . gov / policymanual / volume-6-part-g-chapter-2 .
3 See Footnote 1 .
4 USCIS Policy Manual Volume 6 - Immigrants , Part G – Investors , Chapter 2 – Eligibility
Requirements , Section D ( 1 ) Bridge Financing , available at https :// www . uscis . gov / policy-manual / volume-6-part-g-chapter-2 .
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