Get Your EB-5 Investment Right the First Time.

Nothing. AGO is compensated by the project company—similar to a mortgage or insurance broker—so your investment amount is the same whether you go direct or work with us.
The difference is that you get independent project evaluation, deal structure analysis, and full process coordination at no additional cost.

Especially then.
Most investors reach this stage with a strong understanding of the project—but the critical details are in the offering documents.
The key terms—capital position, repayment provisions, and developer obligations—are often buried in the fine print and rarely reviewed in depth.
That’s just one part of the evaluation. AGO looks at the full picture—structure, sponsor, project type and progress, the underlying market, and fit with your timeline and priorities.
So you can make a decision based on how the investment actually works—not just how it’s presented.

Most brokers in this space come from either an immigration or investor background.
Alex spent over 10 years on the project side—working with major EB-5 issuers and evaluating investments from within the organizations bringing those projects to market.
Today, AGO works exclusively on the investor’s side—focused on evaluating opportunities and recommending what’s right for each client.
As a FINRA-registered broker operating under Regulation Best Interest, Alex is legally required to act in your best interest—a level of accountability most agents and project sales teams don’t have.

Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) is an SEC standard requiring broker-dealers to act in their clients’ best interest when making investment recommendations.
In practice, that means recommendations can’t be based on what’s easiest to sell or what pays the highest commission—they must be appropriate for you.
It also introduces oversight—recommendations and processes are reviewed within a regulated framework, with required disclosures and accountability.

FINRA regulates broker-dealers and their registered representatives under SEC oversight. In practice, that means your investment process operates within a regulated framework—with requirements around investor qualification, disclosures, and how recommendations are made.
It also creates accountability. Recommendations and activities are subject to compliance review, not just individual judgment.
Most migration agents and project sales teams are not held to this level of regulation.

USCIS requires EB-5 investments to be “at risk”—that doesn’t mean they should be risky.
AGO evaluates four key areas:
1. The people behind the project
 The sponsor, developer, and regional center—their track record, experience, and how they operate.
2. The structure of the investment
 How the project is capitalized, where EB-5 sits in the capital stack, and how repayment is structured.
3. The underlying business
 The asset type, the market it operates in, and whether the assumptions are supported by real data.
4. Execution and timeline
 Where the project stands today—entitlements, construction progress, capital raise, and whether the timeline and exit strategy are realistic.
The goal is capital preservation—and that starts with evaluating the full picture, not just one part of the deal.

The timeline depends on the stage of the process and several key variables.

Preparation:
Preparing your application—especially Source of Funds documentation—takes 1 to 3 months, depending on complexity.
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Work and travel authorization (if eligible for concurrent filing):
In many cases, work and travel authorization can be approved within a few months after filing. Timing can also be influenced by the project’s visa set-aside category—such as rural, high-unemployment area (HUA), or infrastructure—as these categories move at different speeds.

Choosing the right category depends on your individual situation and should be evaluated in coordination with your immigration attorney.
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Green card timeline:
The overall timeline varies based on several key factors:
•Visa availability: Driven by your country of birth and overall demand, which can lead to visa backlogs and significantly affect timing.
•Visa set-aside category: Category selection can materially influence overall timing.
•USCIS processing times: Adjudication timelines vary and may change based on workload and recent processing trends.
•Consular processing (for investors outside the U.S.): Local U.S. consulate timelines also impact the process.
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Because of these variables, timelines can differ significantly. Starting early—and selecting the right project and category—gives you the most control over timing.

Not at the beginning.
Many investors naturally want to review projects first—but the process works more effectively once preparation is underway.
The first step is selecting an immigration attorney and beginning Source of Funds documentation, which can take anywhere from several weeks to a few months, depending on complexity.
Once that process is in motion, AGO will work with you to select the right project.
Timing is important. EB-5 projects have limited investor capacity, and availability can change quickly as projects fill.
By starting with preparation, you can align project selection with when your funds are ready—allowing you to choose from the right opportunities at the right time.
AGO coordinates the process with you every step of the way.

EB-5 investments are typically structured with a defined term—most commonly between 3 and 7 years—but the actual timing of repayment depends on the project.
Your capital is returned when the project repays the EB-5 investment, usually through a refinance or sale of the underlying asset.
However, repayment of the project does not always mean immediate return of your funds. In some cases, capital may be redeployed into another investment to meet EB-5 program requirements.
This is where the details matter. Loan terms, extension provisions, and how redeployment is handled can all impact when and how your capital is ultimately returned.
AGO evaluates these factors—along with the track record of the regional center and developer—to ensure there is a clear and realistic path to repayment.

You can.
But when you contact a project company, you’re speaking with their sales team. Their role is to present their offering—not to evaluate whether it’s the right fit for your situation or how it compares across the market.
That means the responsibility falls on you to review and interpret the offering documents, compare projects, and evaluate the structure and risks on your own.
In practice, most investors are limited by both time and access to information. Evaluating projects properly can take months—and even then, you’re typically seeing only a small portion of the market.
There is also a difference in access. Individual investors are often limited to front-end communication, while AGO can engage directly with decision-makers when needed to get clear answers.
Managing the process on your own often means coordinating across multiple parties—attorneys, project teams, and administrators—which can be time-consuming and inefficient. In some cases, investors don’t receive all of the materials needed to fully evaluate a project.
Most importantly, this process requires a significant time commitment. Some investors are able to dedicate that time—but many are balancing careers, businesses, and family, and don’t have the capacity to evaluate projects in depth.
Working with AGO removes that burden—providing structured evaluation, broader market perspective, and a single point of contact throughout the process.

It can be.
Since 2022, EB-5 allows for concurrent filing, which means you can apply for work and travel authorization at the same time as your green card application. In many cases, this allows you to remain in the U.S. and continue working while your case is pending.
For many H-1B holders, this creates a path that is no longer dependent on a single employer.
For those in this situation, the current structure of the program can make this a particularly favorable time to explore EB-5.

Yes.
An EB-5 application includes the primary investor, their spouse, and unmarried children under 21—all covered under a single investment.
Each family member receives their own green card, with the ability to live, work, and study in the U.S. independently.
Over time, family members can choose whether to maintain or give up their permanent residency based on their individual plans. This flexibility is particularly helpful for families where not everyone intends to live in the U.S. long term, including considerations around global tax exposure.

The EB-5 Regional Center Program is currently authorized through September 30, 2027. However, certain protections—commonly referred to as “grandfathering”—are tied to filing your application before September 30, 2026.
If you file before that date, your application is protected under the current rules—even if the program changes later.
Investors filing after September 30, 2026 may face uncertainty around continued processing of their applications, and future requirements—such as investment amounts or program terms—may change.
Because preparing an application takes time, starting early is important to preserve eligibility under the current structure.

There are two primary risks to consider:
1. Immigration risk — will I receive my green card?
This risk is tied to job creation. EB-5 requires 10 jobs per investor, and most projects are structured with strong job creation and a built-in cushion—so this risk is typically well managed, provided the project is executed properly.
2. Investment risk — will I get my money back?
 This depends on how the investment is structured and the performance of the  underlying project(s).
The priority should always be capital preservation—understanding how your investment is positioned, how it is repaid, and whether the timeline is realistic.
Investors should approach EB-5 with the mindset of getting their capital back.
This is where AGO’s expertise matters most—identifying opportunities where capital preservation comes first, with a clear structure and a defined path to repayment within a reasonable timeframe.