As for whether it's a good time to apply for an EB-5, it is worth being mindful of the fact that the visa rules are changing all the time and that this particular
program is scheduled to expire in September 2008 unless extended.
Progress of the bill to extend the EB5 USA Investor Visa Pilot Program
can be monitored using this link. Check Status of H.R.5569
The other problem is the limited supply of suitable programs to meet the heavy demand, particularly from Japanese, Chinese and Korean investors.
If you have currency considerations and school timetables to consider amongst other things it is worthwhile considering the option within your time scale, there is presently a waiting list for some
programs.
At the moment those planning to live in America are on the right side of
the exchange rate.
A number of investors perceive that house prices in Europe may be
reaching a peak just as US house prices are at or near a low point -
this combined with the Pound and Euro looking to be at or near a high
point against the Dollar makes the next few months seem to be as good a
time as any particularly in light of the programs end in September 2008.
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