Consistent with the form i924 instructions, uscis requires that a regional center focus on a contiguous geographic area. Steps to apply for an an eb5 regional center eb5 affiliate network. New california eb5 regional center facing unexpected. The immigrant investor applications and petitions for permanent residency, forms i526 and i829, are maintained in other uscis systems and transferred to iclaims. The real work involves developing and compiling all the supporting documentary evidence youll need. Eb5 processing unit 24000 avila road, 2 nd floor laguna niguel, ca 92677. Citizenship and immigration services uscis on june 18.
A guide for developers and business innovators, a comprehensive guide for project developers seeking regional center designation in order to gain access. This notice is in reference to the form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program that was filed by the applicant with the u. Silicon valley california regional centerrcw1 031910022 formerly w09001840 r page 4 effective november 23, 2010, the failure to timely file a form i924a supplement for each fiscal years in. All i924 applications are filed with uscis california service center. Citizenship and immigration services uscis form i924a omb no. Instructions for form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program. California is a uscis approved regional center covering the entire state of california.
Regional centers are private nonprofit corporations that contract with the california state department of developmental services to provide andor coordinate services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Serving individuals with developmental disabilities in san bernardino and riverside counties. Regional center projects active in fy2012 and fy20 were associated with projects in california, new york, florida, the district of columbia and maryland. How do i prepare and file form i924, application for. Firstpathway partners carefully vets projects for eb5 suitability, risk, capital preservation and the facilitation of permanent residence cards. Form i924, application for regional center designation under the. The real work involves developing and compiling all. New california eb5 regional center facing unexpected challenges from city one newlyapproved eb5 regional center has its. The eb5 project analysis examines all of the things that are important, like job creation, particular industries, location, and the timeline and certainty of. Uscis reneges on sponsoring projects outside approved rc. Regional center of orange county rcoc is one of 21 private, nonprofit organizations contracted by the state of california to coordinate lifelong services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. This notice means that the regional center remains approved to participate in the immigrant investor program. Investing capital through a regional center, a governmentapproved firm that actively manages investor funds and the immigration approval process.
Regional centers submit i924 applications in one of two varieties. I924, application for regional center designation under. Citizenship and immigration services california service center attn. Application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program i924 this is a official federal forms form that can be used for us citizenship and immigration services. Eb5 projects and eb5 visa investments firstpathway. The form i924 application was filed to request approval of an amendment to a previously approved regional center designation under the immigrant investor. I924 approval of golden california regional center. Uscis increases processing times for i924 amendments. The applicant filed the form i924 to request approval of an amendment to a.
Uscis form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program was implemented nov. Reauthorizing the eb5 regional center program center. Investing capital through a regional center provides several major benefits to immigrants seeking u. Approval advantage america california regional center, llc. These four states and the district of columbia comprise 70 percent of total estimated job creation, with california accounting for 30 percent. Trends in approvals of regional centers in the eb 5. Talk to an eb5 specialist to take advantage of the eb5 program. Earlier this year, the wave house california regional center was established to help the historic belmont park amusement park in san. Download pdf in 9 languages watch video in 9 languages. Below is a list of the key components required as part of a new eb5 regional center designation application.
Form i924 effective 11232010, form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program, will be required for the filing of both initial rc applications and amended rc applications. It should be noted that this form is also used for initial requests for regional center designations. Form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot. The form i924 application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program i924 serves two purposes. Please email a signed pdf copy of all responses and closeout requests to.
Citizenship and immigration services fee schedule docket rin 1615ab80 supportingrelated materials. Working with the best team of eb5 professionals will help you tailor your eb5 regional center application to your needs as a project sponsor and will get your new eb5 regional center approved in the shortest period possible. Project affiliation with our designated regional center is. Supplement to form i924, which approved regional centers file annually to demonstrate. An exemplar i526 is filed by the regional center on form i924 which is the same form that you file an initial regional center application. Prior to practicing immigration law, jessica worked as a tax and business attorney. Annual certification of regional center department of homeland security u.
Form i924, application for regional center designation under the immigrant investor. California service center, and it has more than 100 pending regional center applications. Hawaii city plaza eb5 imvestment immigration project copy1. In order to support your form i924 application for regional center, youll need to compile and submit a variety of documents. The immigration service has issued a reminder to designated eb5 regional centers to file a form i924a supplement to form i924 no later than december 29, 2015. America california regional center, in conjunction with addressing all the requirements. That said, we know selecting a regional center is a big decision to make. Form i924 instructions 112310 department of homeland security. Uscis performance and analysis systems and california service center.
Application for regional center under immigrant investor. A regional center may still elect to pursue a formal amendment by filing form i924 if it seeks certainty in advance that changes in the industries or the geographic areawill be permissible prior. The regional center program is inherently clumsy, and the program is too filled with middlemen, both private and public. In preparing and filing i924 and i526 petitions, jessica works with economists, business plan writers, corporate attorneys and market analysts to structure regional centers and their projects. Form i924a, supplement to form i924 instructions for form i924a, supplement to form i924 form i924, application for regional center under the.
Program and a completed form i924the uscis form required to set up a new eb5 regional center. If filing an amendment to a previously approved form i924. On october 11, 2011, uscis announced the entrepreneurs in residence initiative to use industry expertise to strengthen uscis policies and practices surrounding immigrant investors and entrepreneurs. Citizenship and immigration services uscis on 102420. Form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program, we received 252 applications 30% more compared to the same time period last year, approved 187 and denied 31. Eb5 immigrant investor program in the united states allows successful eb5 investors to apply for a green card permanent residence for themselves and qualified family members under the age of 21. This notice is in reference to the form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant. Form i924, application for regional center designation under the immigrant investor program. The actual questions in form i924 are all relatively straightforward and painless. I924, application for regional center designation under the. Regional centers assess the needs of the individual and determine. Learn about the i924 application and how to become a regional center in the eb 5. Which precedents do or do not apply to the uscis form i924. If we terminate the designation, we will notify the regional center of the reasons through a notice of termination of the regional centers participation in the.
Immigrant investor pilot program that was filed by the applicant with the. Regional center was formed as a california limited liability company on march 2, 2009. I924a, annual certification of regional center uscis. I924 amendments should be completed on form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program.
Discover more about affiliating with the eb5ans regional center in fremont, california, and the numerous benefits affiliation offers. Citizenship and immigration services uscis on 09302015. This notice is in reference to the form i924, application for regional center under the. If a regional center does not file the required form i924a, we will issue a notice of intent to terminate. This notice is in reference to the form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program, that was filed by the applicant with the u. Supplement to form i924 is available in the forms section on the uscis website at cis. This application is sent to the uscis california service center. Both golden california regional center and diamond creek project are approved by. Depending on the facts of the case, we may ultimately issue a notice of termination ending the regional centers designation and participation in the program. Covid19, the director of the department is requiring regional centers to submit to the department, prior to a consumer moving into any residential setting licensed by the california department of social services or california department of public health, a request for approval to place the individual in the residence. Well take you through all the eb5 steps in this guide, and. Regional centers that remain designated for participation in the program as of september 30 of a given year must submit form i924a with the required supporting documentation on or before december 29 of that same year. The i924 application presents detailed documentation concerning all aspects of.
Instructions for form i924, application for regional center. Application for regional center designation under the. Note these are preliminary statistics that still must be vetted before they are officially published. Applicants golden state southern california agriculture. Citizenship and immigration services uscis on september 26, 20. The july 2012 statistics issued by uscis indicate it denied 143 proposals submitted on form i924, beginning with fiscal year 2010. Explore our services we offer for people with special needs. Initial regional center designation arcg california regional center llc rcw513 id513 this notice is in reference to the form i924, application for regional center under the immigrant investor pilot program that was filed by the applicant with the u. Application for regional center under the immigrant.
Southern california regional center dba california golden fund. For example, the uscis california service center asked regional. Consumer services family resource center job opportunities. The i924a filing is required in order for a regional center to show its continued eligibility for designation and participation in the regional center program. A regional center designated to operate in california would not be. Form i924, application for regional center designation under the immigrant investor program, is used by any economic unit, public or private, in the united. Get an i924 application for a new eb5 regional center submitted in three short weeks. Filing tips for form i924, application for regional center designation under the immigrant investor program.
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