Can I purchase equipment and machinery with my EB-5 investment?

Yes, in general you can. Purchasing equipment and machinery with part of the EB-5 investment is typically accepted, as long as those expenditures make sense within the business and are tied to its operation and growth.

The logic of the program is that capital should strengthen a commercial enterprise in the United States and help create jobs. So if the purchase of machines and equipment is outlined in the business plan and is essential to getting the company up and running, it fits that objective.

The USCIS examines how funds are spent and how each expense connects to job creation. For that reason, the acquisition must be justified within a clear strategy, and not treated as an isolated expense disconnected from the activity that will drive the business.

• The purchase must be part of the company’s business plan.
• It must contribute to operations, growth, and job creation.
• Expenditures unrelated to job creation draw scrutiny during review.

Because each project has its own specifics, plan the use of your capital with qualified guidance and confirm the current requirements with USCIS before investing.

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