EB-5 VISA PROGRAM

Legal counsel for applicant submits Immigrant Petition (I-526)
Upon approval of I-526, U.S. Department of State issues instruction packet for Immigrant Visa applicants (DS-2001 & DS 230i), which contains information and forms for completion prior to scheduling a Visa interview.
Applicant is notified of U.S. Consulate interview date and receives appointment package for immigrant Visa applicants (DS-230ii). Medical examination is required.
U.S. Consulate interview (conditional visa is granted usually at the time of interview).
Immigrants enter the U.S. within 180 days after Visa approval.
Legal counsel files application for I-829 for Unconditional Visa (21-24 months after U.S. entry).
The conditional status of the Visa is removed.
U.S. Citizenship optional (60 months after U.S. entry).

Community Assets Consulting aims at making your entire EB-5 investment experience efficient, environmentally-friendly, secure, and positive with a portfolio of investment in the renewable energy industry.

Opportunities and Advantages

Government backing and support on renewable energy sources due to potential new carbon tax on traditional hydrocarbon-based energy (coal).
Climate change concerns improve solar's competitiveness.
Solar industry grew over 40% from 2003 to 2007.
Technical innovations, government incentives, and long-term agreements with utility companies to sell electricity to credit-worthy customers and excellent solar sites located near existing power lines create a growth opportunity.
The State of California mandates that every gallon of gasoline sold must include ten percent (10%) ethanol.
Estimated market demand is 1.4 billion gallons per year and there is insufficient supply to meet this demand.
California is the 3rd largest biofuel market in the world.
The California Energy Commission recently announced an ethanol production incentive to help restart idle ethanol production facilities by providing price assurance.
California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) mandates alternative fuels be produced within California starting in 2011.
U.S. government Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has mandated the production and use of cellulosic (non-food) based biofuels in 2010 and beyond.
U.S. government grants and California state tax incentives total $3.2 billion over the next 10 years to promote renewable energy.
Four of the largest ethanol plants in California are currently not operating and are available to purchase.