The earlier a potential EB-5 investor hires a U.S. immigration attorney, the better. A qualified attorney with EB-5 experience will be able to help the foreign national determine if the EB-5 Program is the best immigration option available—and if so, the attorney will then be able to help guide the investor through the rest of the process, from diligencing a regional center to preparing the I-526 Petition, answering any questions the investor has along the way.