What documents must I prepare to process my visa petition?

You must prepare complete biographical information for each applicant and the principal applicant must prove the source of the investment funds. To prove the source of investment funds, INS requires five years of tax returns, five years of bank records, proof of ownership in any businesses, financial statements for each business and business licenses. The idea is present a track record of an honest course of dealing. If your capital came from a specific transaction, such as sale of a house, inheritance or gift, you must prove the transaction occurred, by providing an official document, such as a closing statement or contract or other official documents. This is not an exhaustive list. Documents Other documents may be required and vary on a case-by-case basis.

What issues have been problematic in EB5 cases?

We use the same investment model for each case. INS has reviewed our investment model and has approved visa petitions based on our model. The most common problem area has been insufficient documentation of the source of funds. Many people try to disclose the least possible information only to have the file returned with a request for further information. It is better to provide too much information rather than too little information. In this era of terror alerts, and suspicions about money laundering, INS case examiners require a well-documented source of funds.

Where can I find a copy of the relevant law and regulations to study?

Please go to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigrations Services web site. A direct link to investment visa information is: http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/residency/investment.htm

For further information please contact:
Mathew Collins,
Ambler Collins, Eden House, 59 Fulham High Street, London, SW6 3JJ
Telephone: 020 7371 0213
Email: mathew@amblercollins.com

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