Choosing an EB-5 Program Attorney

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Choosing an EB-5 Program Attorney
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If you are applying for an EB-5 visa, the chances
are that you may have been looking for an EB-5
program attorney. Here are some tips.
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Do not rely on the claim made by the lawyer.
There is a difference between a handful, and the
exact number of EB-5 applications made each year.
Judge by the total number of applications filed
by your lawyer.
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Type of EB-5 Application
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EB-5 cases have different requirements that need
different experience sets of lawyers. Take
account of the experienced based on Direct and
Regional Center cases.
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Other experiences your EB-5 attorney should have
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Identify specific risks in your transaction
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Possible need to engage a specialist lawyer to
evaluate
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Address those risks
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Should have corporate or project finance
experience
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Country-specific experience
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Professionalism
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Most countries have requirement for lawyers to
receive specific post-bar experience to license
for practicing law.
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Make sure that lawyer is an AILA American
Immigration Lawyers Association member
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Thank you!