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When USCIS pays a visit, no visa holder is spared—not even EB-5 investors with approved petitions.
One of our clients learned this the hard way. We helped him craft a solid immigration business plan for his EB-5 direct investment. Everything seemed in order—until USCIS conducted a surprise site visit. The officer documented an absence of equipment, no employees on site, and spoke to neighboring tenants who confirmed the new business had minimal activity since moving into the location during the pandemic.
The final report? USCIS questioned the bona fide nature of the business and concluded that the company appeared unable to meet the EB-5 job creation requirements. It was a harsh blow to an investor who thought he had done everything right.
What went wrong?
While the client had a solid EB-5 business plan, he lacked the ongoing support needed to ensure the business stayed compliant and visibly active. Unfortunately, he didn’t retain us beyond the planning phase. Had he engaged our bookkeeping services, he would have had current, accurate financials ready to show USCIS—clear evidence that the business was operating and active.
Our monthly meetings would have helped him understand the story behind his numbers, identify cash flow issues early, correct costly mistakes, and preserve more profit. Most importantly, we would have ensured all records—especially payroll—were maintained and up to date.
With our business health monitoring, he would have had quarterly oversight on critical business metrics. We would have flagged any red flags well in advance, confirmed alignment with the job creation goals in his original plan, and ensured timely notifications to USCIS—like informing them of the change in business location.
A little bit of planning and the right team in place could have made a major difference. It could have saved this investor time, money, and spared his attorney the stress of defending a file that should have stayed rock-solid.
More than business plans
At our consulting firm, we don’t just write immigration business plans. We support our clients long-term with professional bookkeeping services and proactive business health monitoring.
Our bookkeeping services include monthly meetings where we explain in simple terms what your numbers are really saying, identify money leaks, implement correction plans, help avoid expensive errors, and support you in keeping more profit.
Our business health monitoring services provide quarterly check-ins to track business performance, ensure alignment with your original immigration business plan, maintain compliance, and lay a strong foundation for a smooth visa renewal.
Want to avoid these pitfalls? Contact us today to learn how we can help you build a business that’s not only plan-ready—but USCIS-visit ready.
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The information provided in this blog is intended solely for informational purposes. While we strive to offer accurate and up-to-date content, it should not be considered legal advice. Immigration laws and regulations are subject to change, and individual circumstances can vary widely. For personalized guidance and legal advice regarding your specific immigration situation, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified immigration attorney who can provide you with tailored assistance and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
Visa Business Plans is led by Marco Scanu, a certified coach from the University of Miami with a globally-based practice coaching Fortune 1000 company executives, entrepreneurs, as well as professionals in four different continents. Mr. Scanu advises clients on turnaround strategies and crisis management.
Mr. Scanu received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Cum Laude) from the University of Florida and an MBA in Management from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Mr. Scanu was also a Visiting Scholar at Michigan State University under the prestigious H. Humphrey Fellowship (Fulbright program) with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and high-growth enterprises.
At present, Mr. Scanu is the managing partner and CEO at Visa Business Plans, a Miami-based boutique consulting firm providing attorneys and investors with business planning services in the areas of U.S. and Canadian immigration, SBA loans, and others.
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