Dos and Don'ts of Form I-956F | RIA EB-5 Regional Center Compliance Series

On June 26, Carolyn Lee hosted a session of Investment Immigration Conversations on the dos and don'ts of Form I-956F, a filing required for all projects seeking EB-5 investment capital.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced significant changes to the EB-5 Regional Center program on April 9, 2024, introducing new audit requirements aimed at enhancing program integrity. This comes as part of the broader EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). As investors and regional centers adapt to these changes, understanding the scope and impact of these audits is crucial. If you missed the previous sessions of our EB-5 RIA Regional Center Compliance Series, you can now watch them at • EB-5 Immigrant Investo...
2:20 About Carolyn Lee PLLC
5:39 Background
6:58 I-956F Under RIA
8:27 I-956F: Elements
10:40 I-956F: Business Plan
12:34 DOs of I-956F
23:18 DON'TS of I-956F
28:58 CLP Regional Center & EB-5 Project Resources
29:35 Q&A
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About Carolyn Lee PLLC:
Carolyn Lee PLLC is a boutique US law firm specializing in investment immigration, founded by Principal Carolyn Lee.
With a commitment to excellence and a 15+ years legacy, Carolyn Lee has assisted regional centers, developers, funds, and investors in mobilizing over $2.5 billion in EB-5 capital.
Carolyn has served four terms as Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) National EB-5 Committee, and served as Chair, Vice-Chair, or Co-Chair for six years. In these capacities, Carolyn has authored key EB-5 legislative commentary. Her current advocacy focuses on long-term EB-5 program reauthorization and expansion.
Carolyn Lee is Legislative Counsel to Invest in the USA (IIUSA), the premier EB-5 trade association that represents the interests of stakeholders participating in the Regional Center Program. As IIUSA's Legislative Counsel, Carolyn advised on and drafted key portions of the 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), particularly provisions relating to investor protection.
Thoroughly versed in the nuances of the RIA, Carolyn advises on RIA compliance for regional centers and new project requirements, as well as on new investor lawful source of funds.
Building on her knowledge of EB-5 project structuring, Carolyn has developed the "E-2 Hybrid" structure, blending traits of the E-2 and EB-5 visas.
Carolyn Lee has been listed among The Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who Thought Leaders - Corporate Immigration, and Top 25 Immigration Lawyers. Her awards include Outstanding 50 Asian-Americans in Business Award, AILA’s Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award, and AILA Presidential Commendation.
A Cornell Law School graduate, Carolyn Lee is a member of the New York State Bar and admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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