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Our firm

EB-5 advisers.
Support beyond the first approval.

Advising families since 2013. Your main point of contact for investment preparation, coordinated immigration work and settlement support from Dubai and London.

Our own clients’ track record

Our clients.
Green Cards.
Capital returned.

Advising EB-5 families since 2013.

Multiple clients we have advised have completed the full EB-5 cycle: conditional residence, removal of conditions and return of their investment capital. Some have also become U.S. citizens.

CLIENT IMMIGRATION OUTCOME

Conditional Green Cards

Clients have obtained their initial, two-year conditional Green Cards.

CLIENT IMMIGRATION OUTCOME

Permanent Green Cards

Clients have secured I-829 approval, removing the conditions on their permanent residence.

CLIENT INVESTMENT OUTCOME

Investment capital returned

Our own EB-5 clients have received their investment capital back.

CLIENT IMMIGRATION OUTCOME

U.S. citizenship

Some of our EB-5 clients have subsequently become U.S. citizens.

Historical outcomes for our own clients.

Our approval record

100% approved
upon adjudication.

Our adjudicated EB-5 applications, to date.

In our client’s words

Residency First helped us with our decision on EB-5, choosing an appropriate qualifying project, in ongoing engagement with the regional centre as the project milestones changed, and with introductions and engagement of a very good lawfirm. Their hand holding and engagement thru the process until receipt of the green card has been excellent.

Sumathi Bandepalli , India

One coordinated relationship

Before you invest.
While you apply.
When you arrive.

Residency First Advisers coordinates the EB-5 journey for international investors and their families, with a presence in Dubai and London.

  • Immigration coordination

    We coordinate eligibility checks, documentation, filing preparation and case updates with one of our recommended immigration attorneys. You stay in contact with us throughout; the attorney provides legal advice under a separate engagement.

  • Investment placement support

    Understand qualifying project options and coordinate the questions for independent legal and financial review. Our role and any compensation should be disclosed before you commit.

  • Settlement on arrival

    Coordinate the practical next steps for your family, with specialist input on tax, education and relocation where appropriate to the agreed service scope.

How responsibilities, fees and specialist engagements work
You & your family

Set priorities, provide accurate records and decide whether the commitments fit.

Ask for: A preparation list and a record of your decisions.

Residency First Advisers

Remain your main point of contact, coordinating the agreed immigration, investment-placement and settlement support.

Ask for: Written scope, fees, compensation and named points of contact.

Recommended immigration attorney

Provide independent legal advice and review eligibility, funds and petition documents. We coordinate the work and communication; the attorney is retained under a separate engagement.

Ask for: Credentials, engagement terms and case-specific legal advice.

Project & independent advisers

Provide offering and financial evidence; review investment and tax implications within their engagements.

Ask for: Source documents, assumptions, conflicts and reporting obligations.

U.S. government

Adjudicate petitions and applications and allocate available immigrant visas.

Ask for: Official receipts and decisions; no adviser controls the result.

Published client experiences

What our clients say.

In our clients’ own words. Individual experiences, shared with their original wording.

I have had the pleasure of dealing with Residency First as my advisory partner in the EB5 processes. I am glad to say its been a wonderful experience. They shared all aspects of the process, were accessible when needed and have been in touch with updates on a regular basis. The Eb5 process facilitation is an essential role and its good to have a trusted partner.

P.A , Mumbai, IndiaPublished client account · individual experience

Residency First helped us with our decision on EB-5, choosing an appropriate qualifying project, in ongoing engagement with the regional centre as the project milestones changed, and with introductions and engagement of a very good lawfirm. Their hand holding and engagement thru the process until receipt of the green card has been excellent.

Sumathi Bandepalli , IndiaPublished client account · individual experience
Read three more client experiences

Having decided to make an investment to facilitate US immigration through the EB5 program, we identified the US Immigration Fund -NY, LLC as the regional centre and the 101 Murray Street Project to invest in. An investment in a project specially under the EB 5 program is complex both in terms of assessing project risks and in understanding the immigration related process. Residency First assisted us through this and the communication and documentation was clear, efficient and quick. Would recommend their services and projects without hesitation to others following a similar path to ours.

S.C , IndiaPublished client account · individual experience

Nick and Residency First offered a brilliant service to help me prepare to move my family to the US….unbelievably it is easier than applying for some visas to go on holiday, the paperwork is not overwhelming and Nick holds your hand throughout the process……Nick’s communication was always excellent and he has provided excellent referrals to accountants and lawyers to assist with all aspects of the move. I would whole heartily recommend Nick to anyone contemplating the US, and it is a pleasure to deal with a really honest efficient person.

Paul H , LondonPublished client account · individual experience

Residency First was very professional and transparent on their advice on the application process for EB5. What impressed me most was their responsiveness to all the questions and follow-ups process to ensure the completeness of application. I would highly recommend Nick in case you are looking for some prompt and efficient guidance on the process.

A.W , HK - (Indian Passport Holder)Published client account · individual experience

Original published testimonials · Source text retrieved 8 October 2026.

Meet the team

Meet the team.

Our presence

Contact our Dubai
and London team.

Dubai

Floor 32, Marina Plaza, Dubai, UAE
+971 58 815 8390
hello@residencyfirst.com

London Office

+44 203 637 0087
hello@residencyfirst.com

Residency First Advisers
RFA DWC LLC · Dubai World Central Freezone · License 8474.

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