Can I run multiple businesses at the same time with my EB-5 direct investment?

Yes, in principle it is possible to run more than one business at a time through a EB-5 direct investment, but each venture must independently meet the program’s requirements, especially those related to job creation. In a direct investment, the investor participates actively in management and must demonstrate that the deployed capital generated the required jobs.

Spreading capital and attention across multiple companies increases complexity: you must clearly show how each business individually contributes to job creation and to the investment’s objectives. This affects organizational structure, resource allocation, and oversight of each operation.

• Each company must independently satisfy the EB-5 criteria.
• The role of each business in job creation must be documented.
• More fronts mean a greater risk of losing oversight and compliance.

Diversifying therefore requires a well-defined strategy and an honest assessment of the risks. It is worth documenting everything transparently, being cautious of promises of guaranteed results, and working with specialized counsel to structure the investment and confirm the current requirements.

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