$500,000 and I received my I-526 approval within 10
months. I applied in September of 2016. Within the
next few months, I hope to complete my visa interview
and get my provisional green card.
WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE
DURING THE EB-5 PROCESS?
I’d have to say the research aspect. Deciding which
Regional Center to work with was a tough and very
important decision to make. I remember making a
long spreadsheet, which listed all the projects and their
pros and cons. The other stressful aspect I’d have to
say was the wait. While I had full faith in my attorneys,
my application and the quality of the project and its
documentation, waiting for the I-526 approval was
grueling. I consider myself very lucky to have been
approved before the expected processing time.
WHAT DO YOU WORK WITH AND
WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
I was residing in Los Angeles, CA on a student visa
when I started my EB-5 application. I am currently
back in New Delhi, India, working with EB5 United, the
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company that I had originally chosen for my own EB-5
investment, to help other potential immigrants like
myself to find a path to reside in the United States.
WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND?
My background is in Information Systems. Right after
I graduated college in 2016, I began working for a tech
company in Hollywood. Since I wasn’t able to get an
H1B visa to stay and work in the US, I had to return to India
once my F1 OPT period expired. The EB-5 program has
given me another opportunity to move to the U.S. and
build my career there.
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR
OTHER INVESTORS WHO WANT TO
USE THIS PROGRAM?
Do your research! Read as much as you can! When I first
learned about the EB-5 program I spent hours mulling
over the advice and articles on www.eb5investors.com.
Once you have a good understanding of how the program
works and the risks involved, take your time and figure
out which investment sounds right for you. The other