Questions to ask before you invest

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• Who are the regional center, new commercial enterprise, developer and job-creating entity?
• What is the capital stack, and where does EB-5 capital rank relative to senior debt?
• What evidence supports the budget, permits, construction schedule and developer contribution?
• How many qualifying jobs are allocated per investor, and what is the job cushion?
• Which assumptions drive the economic report, and what happens if they are not met?
• When does escrow release capital? What happens on denial, delay or withdrawal?
• What collateral, guarantees or remedies exist, and what limitations apply to them?
• What are the maturity, extension, redeployment and exit terms?
• Who receives commissions or referral compensation, and how are conflicts disclosed?
• What reporting, audits and investor protections are contractually required?

Sources: U.S. Code · EB-5 statutory text (2024 edition) · USCIS · I-526E instructions · Investor.gov · private placement risks