Can I have American partners in an EB-5 project?

In general, yes: a project tied to the EB-5 program can include American partners. The program offers flexibility in how the enterprise is structured, and the nationality of the partners is not, in itself, an obstacle, as long as the overall investment continues to meet the required criteria.

The key point is not who the partners are, but rather that the structure preserves the EB-5 requirements. The foreign investor must demonstrate the lawful source of funds and that the capital is genuinely committed to an enterprise that creates jobs in the United States.

• American partners can contribute management experience and local business knowledge.
• The roles and contribution method of each party must be clearly defined.
• The ownership structure must preserve the investor’s compliance with EB-5 requirements.

Since each arrangement has its own particularities, it is advisable to set up the partnership with specialized immigration and business law counsel and confirm updated rules with USCIS, avoiding any promises of guaranteed outcomes.

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