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We have a few potential investors for a direct EB-5 project. However, we feel the project would be more attractive if investors were allowed to make the investment in 10-20 installments totaling $1 million dollars, so that they could begin sharing profits from the beginning. Is it possible for the EB-5 investment to be made in installments? At what point during the immigration process does the full investment have to be completed?

Question: What are the rules for short-term investments in funds not related to the NCE or JCE?

Question: How can I find regional center investment projects?

Question: As an EB-5 investor, how long do I need to stay in the United States to keep my Conditional Permanent Resident status?

Question: Can the EB-5 project have employees work in a non-TEA?
Question Detail: I was wondering if my project would still quality as being in a TEA if my employees do most of their work in a non-TEA. For example, if I had a cleaning company with headquarters in a TEA, but with employees who worked mostly on cleaning buildings in non-TEAs, what problems could that cause? What do I need to know about EB-5 and TEA guidelines?

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Question: How can I transfer my business to the United States for EB-5?

Question: How can EB-5 investors pool money?

Question:How can I invest in two businesses, with a $500,000 investment in each business?

Question:Does USCIS audit third party general contractors that were hired by the project? Question in detail:What objections could USCIS have if a partner in the project also owns the general contracting company, and if the general contracting company made a profit? What should I keep in mind as I document these profits?

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Question: How do taxes on gifts affect EB-5 investment?
Question Detail: I would like to participate in the EB-5 investor program and my uncle may provide me with a gift of $580,000. However, I was wondering what the tax consequences might be for me and my uncle? How might this impact my investment?