Can I open multiple franchises and combine the required jobs?

Yes, in principle. Under the EB-5 program, what matters is that the investment results in the creation of the number of full-time jobs required by the program. Spreading that investment across multiple franchises can be a viable strategy, as long as the combined ventures together meet the job-creation requirement.

For this to work, each unit must be part of a consistent business plan that clearly shows how the positions will be created and maintained. Even when operating several franchises, the investor will need to present detailed documentation of the economic impact of each venture and how, in aggregate, they satisfy the requirement.

• Treat the franchises as a single plan, with aggregated job counts.
• Document the impact of each unit and its connection to the investment.
• Keep everything in compliance with U.S. immigration laws.

Since thresholds and criteria are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, it is worth checking the updated requirements on the USCIS website and structuring the plan with the support of a specialist, avoiding offers that promise easy results.

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