EB-5 - DIRECT INVESTORS
Encubate provides a complete solution for Direct EB-5 investors. We understand the complexity of investing in businesses and implementing the EB-5 Immigration Program requirements for Stand-Alone investment. We provide customized options and support providing a business that our clients own from start, as well as support by professionals who teach and mentor the investors in the process of developing the business to meet their financial goals. Encubate founded our Direct EB-5 services with the objective of understanding the specific needs of our clients and their families while structuring a customized investment package to fit their individual needs.
For foreign investors who are interested in immigrating and investing in franchising or opening their own business, Direct EB-5 is a good visa option available to them. This visa permits qualified investors who meet a certain minimum threshold investment level to immigrate to the United States.

DIRECT EB-5 BENEFITS

DIRECT EB5-5 FRANCHISING
For foreign nationals who are interested in the Direct EB-5 option, Encubate provides a complete solution for Direct EB-5 investors through franchising opportunities. We understand the complexity of investing in businesses and implementing the EB-5 Program requirements. We provide customized options and support providing franchises that our clients own from start, as well as support by professionals who teach and mentor the investors in the process of developing the franchises to meet their financial goals. Encubate founded Direct EB-5 services with the objective of understanding the specific needs of our clients and their families while structuring a customized franchise investment package to fit their individual investment and immigration needs.
DIRECT EB-5 FRANCHISE CONSULTATION & REVIEW
FRANCHISE BUSINESS CASE REVISION & ANALYSIS
POST-IMMIGRATION BESPOKE & VIP SERVICES FACILITATION
ECONOMIST JOB CREATION ANALYSIS
DIRECT EB-5 FRANCHISE INVESTMENT IMPLEMENTATION
DIRECT EB-5 PROCESS

- 1. PREPARE BUSINESS PLAN
- 2. PREPARE SECURITIES DOCUMENTS
- 3. GATHER REMAINING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
- 4. PREPARE I/526 PETITION TEMPLATE
- 5. PROJECT GOES TO MARKET
- 6. INVESTOR SUBSCRIBES TO THE PROJECT
- 7. ATTORNEY FILES I-526 PETITION
- 8. RECEIVE I-526 APROVAL
- 9. ONGOING COLLECTION OF COMPANY RECORDS
- 10. FILE I-829 PETITION TO LIFT CONDITIONAL STATUS
DIRECT EB-5 AND REGIONAL CENTER EB-5 COMPARISON
Control | Regional Center EB-5 | Direct EB-5 |
Number of Jobs | Based on industry job creation formula | 10 jobs |
Job Creation | Direct, indirect, and induced jobs | Direct jobs |
Investment Type | Indirect investment | Direct investment |
Minimum Investment | $500K in TEA / $1M in Non-TEA | $500K in TEA / $1M in Non-TEA* |
Management | Regional Center appoints management company | Investor manages the company |
Ownership | Investor give a loan for 5 years then exit option | Investor has equity ownership |
Flexibility | Investor can live and work anywhere in the U.S. | Investor must reside in the same location as the business to operate it |
Control | Investor is a member of the project | Investor has full control over the project |
Timeframe | Investor takes 18-24 months to get approved | Investor takes 12-18 months to get approved |
Source of Funds | Investor has to show/prove source of funds | Investor has to show/prove source of funds |
Experience | Investor does not need to be experienced in the project industry | nvestor must be experienced to operate the business in the selected industry |
I-829 Petition | Investor only shows impact of the investment backed by Economist within 2 years | Investor has to show names of 10 employees that have been hired full-time within 2 years |
Return on Investment | Investor gets lower ROI for low-risk RC projects | Investor gets higher ROI for direct management and control |
*Paying salaries for 10 employees for 5 years at minimum wage will cost more than $500K in salaries
*It is not recommended to establish a company in TEA under Direct EB-5 as the business might suffer due to poor geographic location