The right EB-5 visa attorneys can mean the difference between have an EB-5 application approved quickly and smoothly or slowly and even denied.

The best EB-5 visa attorneys have certain qualities that make them stand out from the rest. These qualities include:

1.  They are not simply immigration attorneys. The best EB-5 visa attorneys have a thorough understanding of the EB-5 Program. The EB-5 Program is very complex and specialized. EB-5 attorneys must understand the eligibility requirements and laws involved.
2.  Foreign nationals often feel the distance between their country and the U.S. and get easily worried. Many of these investors must use a translator to communicate, adding even more stress to the process. The best EB-5 attorneys are easy to reach and regularly keep their client’s up-to-date on the status of the process. This can reduce the investor’s stress and make the process smoother.
3.  Familiarity with high-net worth corporate clients is a key to success. In addition to understanding the naturalization process, EB-5 visa attorneys must also be knowledgeable about business plans, economic reports, and securities offerings.
4.  The best EB-5 attorneys find out what they’re clients are looking for and are actively traveling to these countries. The top EB-5 attorneys travel all over the world to countries such as China, India and Brazil, and speaking to EB-5 industry agents and potential investors.
5.  Top EB-5 attorneys are active in the EB-5 industry. They attend EB-5 industry events, give lectures in foreign countries as well as domestically, and write about the program with frequency.

Anther important quality is whether you feel you can trust the attorney. Do they listen when you describe what you’re looking for? If you tell them that you have a low risk tolerance and they push you to invest in a high risk project, they may not be the right attorney for you.