While most EB-5 investments are made via regional centers, Paul Ruby has considerable experience getting both I-526 and I-829 petitions approved in a wide range of industries - restaurants, night clubs, service stations, and wholesale distributors, among others.

RLG offers full-service, turnkey services for direct EB-5 investors. This includes not only all immigration processing, but also business/industry consulting, business plan writing, site selection, and corporate formation and registration services. We will be your one-stop shop throughout the entire direct EB-5 process.

Direct EB-5 investments are a good choice for the investor who wishes to maximize his or her control over their money and the immigration process. You will be responsible for investing your money in a business that is going to create at least 10 jobs for direct employees. The only noteworthy difference between a regional center-affiliated investment and a direct investment is rule that direct investors may only count actual, full-time positions with the employer towards the job creation requirement. Otherwise, the rules of the program are identical - you must invest lawfully-earned funds in a job-creating business and, to show that your investment is likely to create jobs, you will be expected to provide a credible business plan.

Whether to proceed with a direct or regional center-affiliated investment is really a personal decision. What makes sense for one person may not be the best choice for someone else - it all comes down to your personal circumstances. We can work with you to assess your interests and capabilities so that you make the decision that is best for your family.

RLG’s direct EB-5 investor services are different than most other law firms and businesses because we provide full service at all stages of the EB-5 lifecycle. Mr. Ruby’s experience in EB-5 goes far deeper than most professionals in the industry. He has worked as an immigration attorney filing hundreds of I-526 and I-829 petitions, has been a partner in numerous EB-5-funded developments, and been a service provider to development groups across the country, writing USCIS-approved business plans for everything from single-investor direct EB-5 investments to regional center-affiliated projects with 100+ investors. Because all services with us are bundled as part of a single package, you will have not only cost certainty, we can deliver exceptional value and save you money!

If you have poked around our website, you will learn that one of RLG’s unique capabilities involves helping investors in several visa categories - not only EB-5, but also E-2 and L-1a - set up franchise business. Franchise businesses are often a very good match for the EB-5 investor because it provides the investor with a proven business model that turns into a relatively predictable number of employees. Franchises also help add credibility to the business plan of the investor because the business model has already been somewhat proven.

When it comes to direct EB-5 investments, you are going to have a lot of your hard-earned money at risk, so choose someone with experience getting this type of petition approved and these businesses up and running. Get in touch with us to schedule a consultation today!