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What is the EB5 Visas and is it available to Indians?
The
EB5
Immigrant Investor Visa Program is a route to US permanent residency open to
anyone from India who can meet the simple criteria.
Indian citizens can obtain a US Green Card (permanent residency) for a minimum $800,000 investment
inside a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) raising to $1,050,000 outside these regions. The investment
must be in a New Commercial Enterprise and it must create and maintain ten full-time American jobs.
While you can investment in your own business under the Direct EB-5 route, more than 90% of Indian
applicants opt to invest through the Regional Center route to assist with compliance. The money
used to pay for EB-5 must be clearly itemised and must come from clean sources -
our firm has helped hundreds of Indian family migrate to the US under EB5
and our teams are highly experienced in documenting Indian source of funds for
EB5 Visa. You are advised to seek a consultation as soon as possible because there are
only approximately 700 visas open to
investor from India
each year. India has been the most popular market for
EB5
for the past half-decade and demand is often close to exceeding supply.
Benefits of EB5 Visa
- India is the largest market in the world for EB5 Visa
- EB5 Visa offers work and study benefits for your children
- An qualifying family unit included in single investment
- EB5 Visa is a relatively fast route to a Green Card for Indians
- Adjustment of Status from H1B Visa to EB5 Visa
- Adjustment of Status from L1 Visa to EB5 Visa
EB5 Immigrant Investor Visa program
Through our global network Davies & Associates successfully represents Indian National EB5 and investor clients from across every corner of India, Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, UK, Australia and Canada. We frequently file cases for clients from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Calcutta, Gujarat and Punjab.
For many Indian Nationals the EB5 visa program is the fastest route to a "green card". In return for an investment of either USD 800,000.00 or USD 1,050,000* an Indian investor, their spouse and children under the age of twenty-one can receive permanent residency in the United States.
Recognized as the leading US law firm involved in the Indian EB5 market, D&A are well versed in the special considerations facing Indian EB5 applicants. Obtaining the right impartial advice is critical. A EB5 visa attorney experienced with assisting Indian EB5 visa applicants can seamlessly guide investors through these issues.
Every EB5 Investor has to make a decision whether to apply for their EB5 based “green card” through the Regional Center or Direct program. In ourexperience many Indian investors confuse the concepts of risk and control when making this decision. While the Direct EB5 program allows an investor to invest in their own business a direct investment can be higher risk than an EB5 Regional Center based investment.
A direct EB5 application allows an Indian investor to make an investment in his or her own business. With approximately 90% of all EB5 investments being made through the Regional Center program very few law firms have any experience with Indian Direct EB5 applications. Davies & Associates assists investors from across India start and invest in private businesses in the United States. Our firm has assisted Indian clients from every region of India open, expand and acquire EB5 qualifying businesses in multiple and varied industries across the United States.
Davies & Associates represents investors from across India start and invest in private businesses in the United States. Our firm has assisted Indian clients from every region of India open, expand and acquire businesses in multiple and varied industries across the United States.
The RBI promulgates rules that allows Indian Nationals to remit funds out of India.Over time these rules have become more and more complex. Under LRS, the RBI allows Indian Residents to remit funds abroad up to a notified limit without prior permission from the RBI. However, many investors do not understand that it is not as simple as being allowed to transfer the applicable allowed amount each Indian tax year, additional restrictions apply. With penalties for failure to comply with these extra restrictions reaching 300% of the amount transferred expert advice is required.
Over recent years the RBI has varied the amount of capital resident Indian Nationals are allowed to remit outside India using the LRS. The RBI LRS limit currently stands at USD 250,000.00 per person per Indian tax year.
In July 2015, the RBI issued a circular purporting to severely restrict the ability of Indian nationals to remit funds outside of India to make an investment that qualifies that investor for Emigration purposes. In February 2016 the rule against emigration was changed, however investors need to carefully structure their funds before remitting them abroad.
A link to the most recent published version of the RBI regulations is available on our firm's website . While we are a US immigration law firm our firm consists of dual qualified counsels who assist our clients transfer funds for EB5 and L1 investment purposes. Click here for more information on moving funds out of India .
Before making any investment in the United States we strongly encourage Indian Nationals to take appropriate tax planning advice. Failing to do so can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars of unnecessary tax liabilities. An experienced tax advisor should be familiar with the terms of the dual taxation agreement between the United States and India.
Davies & Associates focuses on making the transition to the United States as smooth as possible for our clients and their families.
Making an EB5 investment is a complex matter involving the analysis of myriad laws and regulations. Unfortunately non-lawyers are not qualified to provide this advice and it is a criminal offense in the U.S. for them to attempt to do so.
Similarly many lawyers lack the sophisticated lending law and project finance experience to properly advise clients on EB5 applications. This can result in an unmitigated disaster in which clients loose all of their money. A properly qualified and experienced EB5 immigration lawyer can guide you through and avoid many of these risks. To date no application filed by our firm has ever been denied and no client of our firm has ever not been repaid their investment in full.
Your application MUST be filed in the United States where it can be the subject of questions and processes that a U.S. based law firm can address for you. All EB5 Petitions are currently processed in Washington DC. For this reason, Davies & Associates maintains a presence in Washington DC where we have experienced an experienced EB5 professional who interacts with the US government on behalf of our clients.
Once your application has been approved in the U.S., applicants resident in India will be required to attend an immigrant visa interview at a consulate in India. All consular immigrant visa interviews in India are either in Mumbai or Delhi. Davies & Associates maintains a presence in both of those cities and provide direct on-the-ground assistance to our clients.
Because Davies & Associates are based across the U.S. with capabilities in India we are uniquely positioned to assist our clients.
The United States has five embassies and consulates across India, however, only the Mumbai consulate will process EB5 Visa applications. Please be prepared to travel to Mumbai for your interview. Please view our handy video guide for what to expect at your visa interview in Mumbai below.
US Embassy in India, New Delhi
AddressShanti Path, Chanakya Puri 110021
Phone
Office: +91-11-2419-8000
Fax
Fax: +91-11-2419-8587
WebSite
US Embassy in India, New Delhi Website
US Consulate in India, Mumbai (Bombay)
AddressC-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
Phone
Office: (22) 2672-4000
WebSite
US Consulate in India, Mumbai (Bombay) Website
US Consultate in India, Chennai (Madras)
Address220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle, 600006
Phone
Office: +91-44-2857-4000
Fax
Fax: +91-44-2811-2027
WebSite
US Consultate in India, Chennai (Madras) Website
US consulate in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Address5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, 700071
Phone
Office: +91-33-3984-2400
Fax
Fax: +91-33-2282-2335
WebSite
US consulate in Kolkata (Calcutta) Website
US consulate in Hyderabad
AddressPaigah Palace, 1-8-323, Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet, Secunderabad 500 003
Phone
Office: +91-40-4033-8300
WebSite
US consulate in Hyderabad Website
India is a nation of entrepreneurs and business owners, many of whom seek their fortunes overseas. Click here for more information about Immigration Options for Indian Nationals and Businesses
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Why make Davies & Associates Your EB5 Visa Lawyers
- Our firm has been active in India for over a decade; in fact we were one of the first US law firms working in EB5 in India. Since then, we have helped hundreds of Indian families move to the United States through the EB5 visa program, and hundreds more families seeking other visa categories.
- We have particular experience with documenting Source of Funds for Indian EB5 applicants with a 100% success rate. Our team, located between India and the United States, acts as bridge between the cultural nuances of Indian investors and the meticulous demands of the US authorities.
- Our team of tax accountants in the US and India, help our clients prepare their remittances to comply with LRS and also to structure their tax position before they become permanent residents.
- Our team is also able to provide legal due diligence of EB5 Regional Centers and their projects upon request.
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+91 22 50323323
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We are known for our creative solutions that obtain "impossible" visas, we solve the most complex immigration problems for businesses, investors, individuals, and families.
EB5 Visa Immigration lawyer near meSeveral lawyers told me I would not be able to get a TN visa. Two weeks after contacting Davies & Associates I was working in New York, visa in hand.
Individual seeking 'Impossible' TN VisaD&A was very detail-oriented and was very thorough in what they did” L1 Visa Client. There was a lot of work on my case and worked on it 24/7 and was very patient answering all my questions.
E2 Visa ClientMy case felt complex but D&A managed the whole process carefully and helped me move seamlessly from one stage to the next.
E2 + CBI ClientD&A was my guiding light through the entire EB5 Process.
EB5 Visa ClientI would definitely be a big advocate for the rest of my life for anyone wanting to explore the Grenada Citizenship by Investment Programme leading to the E2 Visa. The most important thing is a good team behind you.. with Davies & Associates you’re in safe hands… you need someone who can give you all the support at the ground level and, again, you are well take care of by D&A. The people are really warm, very helpful and quite openminded when it comes to business… Not to mention as a passport it’s great from a travel perspective…It’s just 4/5 hours from New York.
Grenada CBI + E2 Visa ClientThe entire process of getting an EB5 visa is handled in a professional way by Mark Davies and his team. EB5 is a wonderful option for anyone considering moving to the United States if you have the means. I was hoping to use the H1B route for my children, but it became unreliable and so I looked to the EB5 Visa instead. It is great for anyone who has the resources. Mark gives you the first meetings himself which gives you great comfort. Both Mark and Sanjay are abundantly available and I even had the pleasure of hosting them at my house.
Parent of 2 EB5 Visa HoldersI'm in a process of extending my L1 visa. I submitted a few questions regarding my case and he contacted me back almost immediately both by e-mail and telephone. Unlike other attorneys I met before, he gave me the impression of knowing from the top of his head what kind of visa I have, and what actions had to be taken to extend it. He is very thorough and clear regarding the process and what to expect in terms of timelines and issues that may arise. He is constantly in contact, so you definitely know he's working on your case.
L1B Visa HolderMark Davies is a joy to work with. His extensive knowledge, speedy response and attentive service took away all my fears of dealing with immigration and visa applications. He is very generous with his time in explaining every step along the way and I have already and will in the future recommend him to anybody who is looking for an immigration lawyer.
E2 Visa for Small Professional Business With International OfficesDavies & Associates assisted us with an immigration emergency involving my brother's fiancée who was outside the United States. They assisted us in an highly professional manner, working with the relevant US embassy, US immigration and the governments of two other countries. As a result of their efforts the individual involved is now working in the United States. While their knowledge of the law is exemplary what really distinguishes this firm and attorney Davies from any other firm we have worked with is their dedication to customer service and their unrivaled level of professionalism.
Complex Fiancée Visa Need Involving Multiple International JurisdictionsSeveral lawyers told me I would not be able to get a TN visa. Two weeks after contacting Davies & Associates I was working in New York, visa in hand. I have recommended this firm to several friends and colleagues, they do an excellent job every time.
Individual Seeking 'Impossible' TN VisaI was qualified as a physician in a foreign country. Being on a J1 visa I was facing having to leave the United States and return to my home country. Davies & Associates secured one of only 30 J1 visa waivers available in my State, allowing me to work for a US hospital and remain in the United States.
Doctor Seeking J1 Visa WaiverI am very satisfied with the services Mark Davies has provided me. He has a very extensive knowledge in immigration laws and has a thorough approach to any case.
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