# Veras Capital (eb-5visa.com)

> Independent EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa advisory and investment platform. Vetted projects, plain-English guidance, and investors in 30+ countries — from first call to green card.

## About

Veras Capital is a comprehensive EB-5 platform that helps foreign nationals pursue U.S. permanent residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The platform provides real-time visa data, curated investment projects, country-specific guidance, educational resources, and a secure investor portal for accredited investors.

## Public Pages

- Home: https://eb-5visa.com/ — Overview of the EB-5 process, platform value proposition, and getting-started resources
- Visa Bulletin: https://eb-5visa.com/visa-bulletin — Real-time EB-5 priority dates, cut-off dates, and USCIS processing times by country
- Country Guides: https://eb-5visa.com/countries — Country-specific EB-5 wait-time analysis and strategy guides for 195+ nationalities
- Timeline Calculator: https://eb-5visa.com/timeline — Estimate your personal EB-5 green card timeline based on country of birth and current visa bulletin
- Regional Centers Map: https://eb-5visa.com/regional-centers — Interactive map of USCIS-approved EB-5 regional centers across the United States
- Investment Projects: https://eb-5visa.com/projects — Curated listing of active EB-5 investment projects with deal summaries
- Knowledge Base / FAQ: https://eb-5visa.com/faq — Comprehensive answers to common EB-5 investor questions
- News & Analysis: https://eb-5visa.com/news — Latest EB-5 program developments, legislative updates, and market commentary
- Funds Assessment Quiz: https://eb-5visa.com/quiz — Interactive quiz to assess source-of-funds eligibility and investment readiness
- Contact / Inquiry: https://eb-5visa.com/contact — Submit an inquiry and connect with an EB-5 advisor

## Public Data APIs

- Visa bulletin data: https://eb-5visa.com/api/visa-bulletin
- Country guides: https://eb-5visa.com/api/countries
- FAQ content: https://eb-5visa.com/api/faq
- Legislation tracker: https://eb-5visa.com/api/legislation
- News & articles: https://eb-5visa.com/api/articles

## EB-5 Terminology Glossary

- **EB-5 Visa**: U.S. immigrant visa category for foreign nationals who invest capital in a qualifying U.S. commercial enterprise that creates jobs for American workers.
- **Regional Center (RC)**: A USCIS-designated entity that pools investor capital for larger development projects. Most EB-5 investors participate through regional centers.
- **TEA (Targeted Employment Area)**: A rural area or area with high unemployment (1.5× the national average). Investment in a TEA qualifies for the reduced minimum investment threshold.
- **Minimum Investment**: $1,050,000 for projects outside a TEA; $800,000 for TEA projects (as of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022).
- **I-526E (Immigrant Petition)**: The initial petition filed by the investor to demonstrate the capital investment and job creation plan. Replaces the former I-526 for regional center investors.
- **I-829 (Petition to Remove Conditions)**: Filed after two years of conditional permanent residency to prove that the investment was sustained and the required jobs were created.
- **Job Creation**: Each EB-5 investor must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers. Regional center investments may count indirect and induced jobs via economic modeling.
- **Priority Date**: The date USCIS receives the investor's I-526E petition. Investors from oversubscribed countries must wait until their priority date becomes "current" before proceeding to a visa interview.
- **Retrogression**: When visa demand from a particular country exceeds the annual supply, USCIS retrogresses (moves back) the cut-off date, pausing advancement for investors from that country.
- **Conditional Green Card**: A two-year temporary permanent residence granted while the investor's I-829 is pending or not yet filed.
- **Matter of Ho**: An USCIS precedent decision that set the standard for business plan requirements in EB-5 petitions.
- **Accredited Investor**: Under SEC Regulation D Rule 506(c), an investor must meet income or net-worth thresholds before being allowed to invest in private placement offerings, including most EB-5 projects.
- **Source of Funds (SOF)**: Documentation proving that the capital invested was lawfully obtained. A complete SOF package is required for I-526E approval.
- **EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA)**: Legislation that reauthorized and significantly restructured the EB-5 program — including the new I-526E petition, reserved visa set-asides, and enhanced investor protections.
- **USCIS**: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the federal agency that administers the EB-5 program.

## What Veras Capital Does NOT Provide

- Legal advice or immigration legal services — consult a qualified immigration attorney
- Guaranteed investment returns or visa approval — outcomes depend on USCIS adjudication and project performance
- Tax advice — consult a CPA or tax attorney familiar with cross-border investment
- Access to private deal-room documents without investor accreditation and account registration

## Disclaimer

All content on this platform is for educational and informational purposes only. Investment information relates to SEC Regulation D Rule 506(c) offerings available only to accredited investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always consult qualified legal, immigration, and financial advisors before making investment decisions.