[Investor Full Name]
[Investor A-Number (if any)]
[Street Address]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code]
[Country]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]
[Date]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[USCIS Service Center or Office Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
1. Subject and Investor Identification
Re: Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor for [Investor Full Name], DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY] – EB-5 Regional Center Investment in [Project / Business Name]
To Whom It May Concern,
I am submitting this letter in support of my Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor, based on my EB-5 investment in [Project / Business Name] associated with [Regional Center Name] in [City, State].
2. Investor Background and Immigration History
Investor Name: [Investor Full Name]
Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Place of Birth: [City, Country]
Country of Citizenship: [Country]
Passport Number: [Passport Number]
Current Residential Address: [Street, City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country]
Current U.S. Address (if applicable): [Street, City, State, ZIP Code]
Immigration History:
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Date of First Entry to the United States: [Date or “N/A”]
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Class of Admission at First Entry: [Class of Admission or “N/A”]
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Date of Most Recent Entry to the United States: [Date or “N/A”]
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Class of Admission at Most Recent Entry: [Class of Admission or “N/A”]
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Prior Entries and Departures: [Dates, Locations, Status or “None”]
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Prior USCIS Applications or Petitions: [Form Type – Receipt Number – Filing Date or “None”]
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Prior Removal, Voluntary Departure, or Immigration Proceedings: [Description or “None”]
Date of First Entry to the United States: [Date or “N/A”]
Class of Admission at First Entry: [Class of Admission or “N/A”]
Date of Most Recent Entry to the United States: [Date or “N/A”]
Class of Admission at Most Recent Entry: [Class of Admission or “N/A”]
Prior Entries and Departures: [Dates, Locations, Status or “None”]
Prior USCIS Applications or Petitions: [Form Type – Receipt Number – Filing Date or “None”]
Prior Removal, Voluntary Departure, or Immigration Proceedings: [Description or “None”]
Regional Center Name: [Regional Center Legal Name]
Regional Center ID or Designation Number: [ID or Number]
Regional Center Address: [Street, City, State, ZIP Code]
Form I-956F Project Application Information:
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I-956F Receipt Number: [Receipt Number]
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I-956F Filing Date: [Filing Date]
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Project Name as Listed in I-956F: [Project Name]
I-956F Receipt Number: [Receipt Number]
I-956F Filing Date: [Filing Date]
Project Name as Listed in I-956F: [Project Name]
Project Location:
[Street Address or General Location]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Project Type / Sector: [Real Estate Development / Hospitality / Infrastructure / Manufacturing / Other]
Project Description:
[Short description of the project purpose, main activities, and overall scope.]
4. New Commercial Enterprise (NCE) and Job-Creating Entity (JCE)
New Commercial Enterprise (NCE):
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NCE Legal Name: [NCE Legal Name]
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Entity Type: [LLC / Limited Partnership / Corporation / Other]
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State of Formation: [State]
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Date of Formation: [Formation Date]
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NCE Employer Identification Number (EIN): [EIN]
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NCE Address: [Street, City, State, ZIP Code]
NCE Legal Name: [NCE Legal Name]
Entity Type: [LLC / Limited Partnership / Corporation / Other]
State of Formation: [State]
Date of Formation: [Formation Date]
NCE Employer Identification Number (EIN): [EIN]
NCE Address: [Street, City, State, ZIP Code]
Job-Creating Entity (JCE) (if different):
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JCE Legal Name: [JCE Legal Name]
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Entity Type: [Entity Type]
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State of Formation: [State]
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JCE Address: [Street, City, State, ZIP Code]
JCE Legal Name: [JCE Legal Name]
Entity Type: [Entity Type]
JCE Address: [Street, City, State, ZIP Code]
Investor’s Interest in NCE:
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Type of Interest: [Limited Partnership Interest / Membership Interest / Equity Interest / Other]
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Investor Capital Contribution: [USD Amount]
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Ownership / Unit Percentage: [Percentage % or “N/A”]
Type of Interest: [Limited Partnership Interest / Membership Interest / Equity Interest / Other]
Investor Capital Contribution: [USD Amount]
Ownership / Unit Percentage: [Percentage % or “N/A”]
5. Investment Amount and Capital Commitment
Total EB-5 Capital Investment: [USD Amount]
Minimum Investment Threshold Applicable: [Standard Amount / TEA Amount]
Project TEA Category (if applicable): [Rural TEA / High-Unemployment TEA / Non-TEA]
Investment Contribution Details:
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Date(s) of Capital Transfer to NCE or Escrow: [Date(s)]
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Amount(s) Transferred: [Amount(s)]
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Originating Financial Institution(s): [Bank Name(s), Country]
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Receiving NCE or Escrow Account(s): [Bank Name, Account Reference]
Date(s) of Capital Transfer to NCE or Escrow: [Date(s)]
Amount(s) Transferred: [Amount(s)]
Originating Financial Institution(s): [Bank Name(s), Country]
Receiving NCE or Escrow Account(s): [Bank Name, Account Reference]
Use of EB-5 Funds within Project (Summary):
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Land or Property Acquisition: [Amount – Description]
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Construction, Renovation, or Development Costs: [Amount – Description]
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Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment: [Amount – Description]
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Soft Costs and Professional Fees: [Amount – Description]
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Operating Capital and Reserves: [Amount – Description]
Land or Property Acquisition: [Amount – Description]
Construction, Renovation, or Development Costs: [Amount – Description]
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment: [Amount – Description]
Soft Costs and Professional Fees: [Amount – Description]
Operating Capital and Reserves: [Amount – Description]
Escrow Arrangements (if any):
Escrow Bank Name: [Bank Name]
Release Conditions: [Conditions for Release of Funds]
6. Lawful Source and Path of Funds
Primary Lawful Sources of Investment Funds:
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Employment or Salary Income from [Employer Name(s)], [Position], [City, Country], [Years]
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Business Profits or Dividends from [Company Name(s)], [Industry], [City, Country], [Years]
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Sale of Real Property at [Property Address, City, Country] on [Date of Sale]
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Liquidation of Investments or Savings at [Financial Institution Name(s)]
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Gift or Inheritance from [Name and Relationship], [Country], [Date]
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Other Lawful Sources: [Description]
Employment or Salary Income from [Employer Name(s)], [Position], [City, Country], [Years]
Business Profits or Dividends from [Company Name(s)], [Industry], [City, Country], [Years]
Sale of Real Property at [Property Address, City, Country] on [Date of Sale]
Liquidation of Investments or Savings at [Financial Institution Name(s)]
Gift or Inheritance from [Name and Relationship], [Country], [Date]
Other Lawful Sources: [Description]
Source-of-Funds Supporting Documentation:
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Income and Tax Records: [Tax Returns, Pay Statements, Employer Letters – Years Covered]
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Corporate Records: [Company Registration, Ownership Records, Financial Statements, Tax Filings]
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Real Estate Documents: [Purchase Agreements, Deeds, Mortgage Records, Sale Contracts, Closing Statements]
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Bank and Investment Statements: [Account Statements Showing Accumulation of Funds]
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Gift / Inheritance Documents and Donor Financial Records: [Documents]
Income and Tax Records: [Tax Returns, Pay Statements, Employer Letters – Years Covered]
Corporate Records: [Company Registration, Ownership Records, Financial Statements, Tax Filings]
Real Estate Documents: [Purchase Agreements, Deeds, Mortgage Records, Sale Contracts, Closing Statements]
Bank and Investment Statements: [Account Statements Showing Accumulation of Funds]
Gift / Inheritance Documents and Donor Financial Records: [Documents]
Path of Funds to the NCE or Escrow:
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Originating Accounts: [Account Identifiers, Bank Names, Countries]
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Intermediate Transfers: [Dates – Amounts – Intermediary Accounts / Institutions]
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Final Transfer into NCE or Escrow Account: [Dates – Amounts – Receiving Bank and Account]
Originating Accounts: [Account Identifiers, Bank Names, Countries]
Intermediate Transfers: [Dates – Amounts – Intermediary Accounts / Institutions]
Final Transfer into NCE or Escrow Account: [Dates – Amounts – Receiving Bank and Account]
7. Job Creation and Economic Impact
Required Number of Full-Time Positions Supported by Investor’s Capital: [Number, typically 10 or more]
Job Creation Methodology:
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Economic Model Used: [RIMS II / IMPLAN / Other Model]
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Inputs and Assumptions: [Summary of Key Inputs]
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Projected Total Jobs Credited to Investor’s Capital: [Number of Jobs]
Economic Model Used: [RIMS II / IMPLAN / Other Model]
Inputs and Assumptions: [Summary of Key Inputs]
Projected Total Jobs Credited to Investor’s Capital: [Number of Jobs]
Job Creation Categories:
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Direct Jobs: [Estimated Number]
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Indirect Jobs: [Estimated Number]
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Induced Jobs: [Estimated Number]
Direct Jobs: [Estimated Number]
Indirect Jobs: [Estimated Number]
Induced Jobs: [Estimated Number]
Supporting Job Creation References:
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Economic Impact Report: [Title / Reference]
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Business Plan Staffing and Operations Sections: [Reference]
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Construction and Operating Budgets: [Reference]
Economic Impact Report: [Title / Reference]
Business Plan Staffing and Operations Sections: [Reference]
Construction and Operating Budgets: [Reference]
8. Investor Role and Intent
Investor Role in NCE:
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Title or Position: [Limited Partner / Member / Investor / Other]
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Rights and Responsibilities: [Voting Rights, Policy-Making Rights, Oversight Role]
Title or Position: [Limited Partner / Member / Investor / Other]
Rights and Responsibilities: [Voting Rights, Policy-Making Rights, Oversight Role]
I intend to maintain my capital investment in [NCE Name] and to comply with all applicable requirements of the EB-5 program. I understand that my investment is subject to commercial risk and that job creation and project performance are based on the business plan and market conditions.
9. Closing and Signature
I respectfully request approval of my Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor, based on the information in this letter, my petition, and the accompanying evidence.
Sincerely,
[Investor Signature, if printed]
[Investor Full Name]
Date: [Date]
