It’s a question we hear frequently from potential EB-5 investors: can my capital be allocated for tangible assets like real estate or equipment? The short answer is yes, but the most important factor is not the asset itself, but how its use contributes to job creation.
The Guiding Principle of EB-5 Capital
The core rule of the EB-5 program is simple: the investment must be deployed in a new commercial enterprise that creates and maintains a minimum of 10 full-time jobs for US workers per investor. This principle is the key to understanding how your capital can be used.
While simply purchasing land or equipment does not, in itself, count as job creation, a project’s developer can use your capital for these purposes as long as they contribute to the overall job creation methodology. This means the funds are valid if they are part of a larger, comprehensive plan.
The capital may be used for any purpose within the project itself, including:
- Construction costs
- Rent and salaries
- Licenses and permits
- Materials and equipment
- Vendor and supplier payments
The key is that all of these expenditures must be documented and demonstrably tied to the creation of the required jobs.
How LCR Capital Partners Protects Your Investment
As your fiduciary and the general partner of our projects, we are committed to ensuring your investment is deployed correctly and in full compliance with USCIS requirements. When we select a project, we conduct extensive due diligence to ensure its business plan and job creation methodology are sound.
When it comes time to file the I-829 petition to remove the conditions on your Green Card, you must provide evidence that the minimum capital was invested and successfully used to create the jobs. Our role is to ensure that the project’s management and financial tracking are meticulous, providing you with the necessary documentation for a seamless filing process.
By choosing a trusted partner, you can have confidence that your EB-5 investment is working to not only secure your Green Card but also to support a project that is built on a solid foundation of transparency and integrity.
