What is a Site Visit?

In the context of EB-5, a Site Visit is an on-site inspection of the project location to verify that investor funds are being deployed according to the approved business plan and that job creation and development goals are being met. It is a practical, on-the-ground check of what was committed to on paper.

During the visit, designated representatives (which may include consultants, auditors, or members of the project team) observe the progress of construction, review the use of funds, and confirm that the planned milestones are being implemented. The visit serves both the authorities and the investors themselves.

In practice, the Site Visit fulfills two roles:

• It gives authorities an independent verification that the project is following the program’s criteria;
• It offers investors an additional layer of assurance regarding the use of their capital.

It is just one of the monitoring measures within the EB-5 program, and ongoing project oversight is an important part of investment security. To understand how this applies to a specific project, consult official sources and qualified professionals.

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