The Official EB-5 Guidebook

“The ultimate resource for project developers seeking EB-5 capital” – Stephen Steele, Esq., U.S. Center for Foreign Investment and Development

“An excellent tool for operational best practices in the EB-5 industry.” – Reid Thomas, NES Financial

“Combined with EB5 Affiliate Network's Free ‘Learn EB-5 Program’ video, this guidebook clearly explains EB-5 Program mechanics and helps developers evaluate the use of EB-5” – Xiaohan Zhu, JD Capital

The EB-5 Program presents a distinct opportunity for both foreign investors seeking permanent residence in the U.S. and domestic project developers seeking below-market investment capital. In an industry known for its complexity, The Official EB-5 Guidebook provides needed clarity and separates the EB-5 Program into two primary categories: topics for investors and topics for project developers.

Readers will develop a detailed understanding of the following topics: How EB-5 Capital Works
EB-5 Visa Program Basics
How to Select an EB-5 Project for Investment
EB-5 Job Creation: Cost Spend & Revenue
TEA Designation
How to Evaluate EB-5 Capital for Real Estate
EB-5 Economic Multipliers
How to Structure EB-5 Loans
An FAQ section with 500 questions, and an EB-5 investor survey will expose readers to relevant questions and help them identify clear next steps for their EB-5 journey.

The three authors, Samuel B. Silverman, Michael Schoenfeld, and Timothy Y. Shih, are graduates of Yale and Stanford, are alumni of the Boston Consulting Group, Cravath Swaine & Moore, LLP, and AEA Investors, and serve as the principals of EB5 Affiliate Network (EB5AN). The institutional team at EB5AN has a well-established EB-5 track record with the largest full-state network of (15) USCIS-approved EB-5 regional centers. EB5AN has participated in more than 200 EB-5 transactions across the U.S.