What should I pay special attention to in EB-5 interview?

For many people, it is not easy to make up your mind to be an EB5 investment immigrant, and the hidden risks make many investors hesitate between investing and not investing. What if the project selection is not good? What about the interview? Actually, you don't have to worry so much. As long as the project selection is correct, the materials are prepared correctly, and there is no big problem in the interview, it is not difficult to get a qualified employment green card. Today, I will talk to you about the main process and matters needing attention of EB5 investment immigration interview in the United States, so as to make a preview for the investors and prospective investors who will be interviewed in advance.

material preparation

Investors must fully prepare materials before the interview. The letter of appointment indicates the documents that must be prepared, but not all of them are needed, so it depends. We advise applicants to bring more and be prepared. Especially birth certificate, marriage or divorce certificate, tax bill, address certificate, court verdict, etc.

Data consistency

Applicants need to check the file data in advance to confirm the consistency. Such as: application form for correction of date of birth, name, certificate of change of marital status, change of address, etc. These documents should also be translated into English. If the immigration officer finds that the data in the document does not match the actual situation of the applicant, he will definitely ask for clarification, otherwise, the case will be postponed.

Attend on time

Punctuality is respect for immigration officers. Applicants should arrive at the interview site of Guangzhou Consulate at least 45 minutes earlier than the time specified in the notice. If you are more than 1 hour late, unless there are special circumstances, the immigration officer can refuse the interview and the applicant can only make a new appointment. If you are late or absent twice, your application will be rejected.

At the same time, applicants should also pay attention to their own clothes, and it is best to wear formal clothes to make a good first impression on immigration officials.

safety-check

When entering the consulate, the applicant needs to show his passport and letter of appointment to the security personnel, and then pass the security check. Because the immigration security measures are very strict, applicants should remember not to bring any prohibited items, such as mobile phones with camera function, matches, lighters, any liquids, sharp objects, pepper spray and so on. Applicants can leave them with someone waiting outside the immigration office for safekeeping.

Talk naturally

During the interview, the applicant should be polite and friendly, not too nervous. Some applicants have a dull expression and uncoordinated body movements because of nervousness, which will make immigration officials suspect that you are hiding something. Therefore, the applicant must show good manners in the interview and answer the questions of the immigration officer calmly and confidently.

It should be mentioned here that many applicants will question whether the interview is conducted in English. What should I do if my English is not very good? Actually, don't worry. Applicants can use Chinese throughout the interview. Immigration officials can speak Mandarin or have a Chinese interpreter.

Answer honestly

The whole interview time is not very long, about 10- 15 minutes each. In the meantime, the applicant should pay attention to listen carefully to the questions raised by the immigration officer, make honest and credible answers, and avoid answering irrelevant questions. When you meet a question that is difficult to answer or you don't know, don't just guess and make it up. Once the immigration officer has questions about your answer, he will ask you further questions. If problems are found, the interview will be rejected. Instead, the applicant might as well answer "I don't know" honestly.

await the result

After the interview, the applicant will be informed of the results on the same day. If the interview is successful, the interviewer will put a label on the applicant's passport and send it to the designated bank, and the applicant will get a conditional green card for two years. If the interview is rejected, the investment amount will be returned to the applicant after deducting the relevant administrative expenses.

There are basically so many interview procedures and precautions for EB5 investment immigrants in the United States. Investors should not worry too much. Judging from the current data, the interview pass rate is very high, and the requirements for investment immigrants are relatively loose. As long as the materials are well prepared and mentally prepared, there will be basically no problem.

Guan Hui abroad.