This February 28 and March 2, BAI Capital was in Bogotá and Medellín respectively, participating in an event dedicated to investors who are looking for ways to invest in the United States. We tell you the details of both meetings.
The first two events held this 2023 in Colombia were cataloged as a complete success by the BAI Capital agents. On both occasions, a series of investors attended an exclusive breakfast for those interested in investing in the United States.
The objective of the appointments was, in the first instance, to explain in detail the investment opportunities that are currently available for the United States together with BAI Capital.
Among them, the acquisition of real estate to diversify assets, the preferred participation in the company through shares (private equity) with attractive fixed returns in USD and obtaining the Green Card through a structured investment under the EB-5 Program.
The events were classified by the organizers as informative and educational instances, giving space for companies and developers to address the concerns of all stakeholders.
Meeting with investors to invest in the US
Farid Diez, BAI Capital agent in LATAM, was in Bogotá and Medellín and described both events as an excellent opportunity to publicize this type of business, observing the participation of numerous potential investors who were interested in the idea of strengthening their assets. in United States.
Both in Bogotá and Medellín there were a large number of attendees; very interested investors and also others exploring their first options or wanting to find out about the current international economic situation, to decide what is the best time to make the investment.
To resolve all these doubts, in Medellín, for example, two information panels were held, in which practically the same concerns were repeated: about immigration, investments, considerations of the EB-5 process and other relevant issues for the industry. Several interested in knowing the process of the EB-5 Program to obtain the Green Card in the USA were also observed.
Process to obtain the Green Card with the EB-5 Program
To apply for a Green Card with the EB-5 Program, the first step is to locate a project with the requirements established in the program. BAI Capital is currently leading the development of Archer Place, an EB-5 project located in Florida that meets all the requirements to obtain permanent residence and is in the pre-construction period, with all the relevant permits already granted for the start of construction. the works.
Then, the investor must hire an immigration attorney to apply to enter the program, completing Form I-526.
In this step, the interested party must make the initial investment in addition to making the origin of the capital used transparent, for which they must have a legal source and route of funds.
The next step is once the first form is approved, to present a second document known as Form I-485 that will allow obtaining an immigration status to reside in the USA while obtaining the Green Card.
Once this period has elapsed, the investor is now in a position to adjust his immigration status from “non-immigrant” to “permanent resident”. Procedure that is recommended to carry out through a lawyer.
The average time to obtain a Green Card is 2 to 3 years. Although this period can be reduced if it is a project of national interest or located in a rural area.
Investing in BAI Capital is investing in the United States
With a presence in the real estate sector in the states of Florida, Texas and New York, BAI Capital specializes in generating value from land acquisition to the development of mixed-use projects. Such as residences for the elderly, student residences, multifamily buildings for rentals and mixed use that include condos and retail.
Our mission is to safeguard the capital of the partners and the own capital under the minimum risk exposure. With a safe development and going through all the stages. Purchase of land, adjustment of urban zoning, commercial vision in architectural development and management of building permits. Then, we take charge of the capitalization, construction and exit with return of the capital and profits to the partners.
In this way, we guarantee fixed and stable returns for our client portfolio. In addition to having a confidential work protocol with encrypted web forms. Use of protected personal data and private meetings with our agents throughout Latin America.
Now you know what happens if the information on the Form DS-160 changes. If you are looking to protect your capital from inflation through investments with returns in dollars, or invest in projects that qualify for the EB-5 investor visa to get a Green Card, complete our form and an agent will contact you.
