Everyone wants to go to Jamaica—Jamaica, New York. It’s turning into one of the best spaces for opening an EB-5 regional center thanks to the thriving immigrant population and savvy investors. The EB5 Affiliate Network (EB5AN) New York regional center offers easy affiliation options.

Ready to learn more? Contact us now for more information on affiliating with our EB-5 regional center.

When you affiliate with EB5AN’s State of New York Regional Center, you reap the benefits

1. Investment capital can increase when you affiliate with an EB5AN regional center in Jamaica.

If you want more investment capital, you have to consider your network. Affiliation with an EB5AN regional center provides that network. More investment capital means more growth, and that’s exactly what you and investors want to see. Our regional center covers every part of New York, from Jamaica to rural towns.

2. Get the benefit of counting direct and indirect jobs.

Part of the EB-5 program requires investors to generate 10 jobs. However, for direct investments that are not made through a regional center, the only jobs that count are direct jobs. When you’re affiliated with an EB5AN regional center in Jamaica, you can also count indirect jobs toward this requirement. This opens the doors for more investors and more EB-5 investment capital.

3. You’ll have a team of pros on your side.

You need and deserve a comprehensive team of professionals watching out for you. It starts with a full proposal overview so that you don’t make any mistakes. Next you find out exactly how many jobs your project is likely to create. Affiliation with an EB5AN regional center also gives you detailed information such as how much capital you should risk.

Make the I-924 application easier and faster with help from EB-5 regional centers

An I-924 application is a requirement that can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. However, when you have the EB5AN team working for you, it’s a simple process. After all, this team has already put together over 300 business plans and economic impact studies in more than 20 states covered by EB5AN regional centers. Save time and money and avoid the headaches that are often associated with the I-924.

Ready to get started? Contact us today and we’ll get the ball rolling. Plus, all your questions will be answered within 24 hours.

Know now: Is the project in a targeted employment area?

Because targeted employment area (TEA) designation holds numerous benefits for EB-5 projects in Jamaica, it is important to understand both the benefits of and the USCIS process for TEA designation. To determine whether your EB-5 project location falls within a TEA, please consult our free EB-5 TEA map, which includes data for the entire United States. All you need to do is to enter the project address—the rest of the process is automated.

The EB5AN TEA map relies on the most recently published versions of two data sets, namely American Community Survey (ACS) five-year data and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. It assesses TEA eligibility based on four calculation methodologies USCIS accepts—three related to calculating unemployment rates and one related to qualification as a rural TEA. Unemployment rates are calculated using (1) American Community Survey (ACS) five-year unemployment data by census tract, (2) the census-share methodology, which is based on a combination of ACS data and county-level BLS data, and (3) BLS county-level data for TEA determination on a county-wide level. To determine rural qualification, population and geographical data are considered. To qualify as a TEA, a project site needs to qualify under only one calculation method.

A TEA can also be created by combining directly adjacent census tracts and considering the weighted average unemployment rate. The EB5AN TEA map performs this function automatically.

If you confirm that your EB-5 regional center is located in a TEA in Jamaica, you can also use the EB5AN TEA map to instantly download a free TEA Qualification Report that shows all the data and calculations that support TEA qualification for your project location. Should you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact the EB5AN team by phone at 1-800-288-9138 or via e-mail at info@eb5an.com. We promise to respond within 24 hours.

Jamaica: Paradise is closer than you think

Jamaica is a thriving borough in New York, with world-class entertainment and opportunities nearby. Watch the Home Run Apple rise at a Mets game at Citi Field, enjoy Italian ice at Lemon Ice King, or explore the shops of Jamaica Avenue. Tourists and investors are both looking at Jamaica as the new hot spot for growth. From the drinks at Maloney’s to the King Manor Museum, Jamaica is quickly becoming a favorite borough.

Nearby areas such as St. Albans, Fresh Meadows, and Briarwood are also getting more attention lately. Maybe it’s the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning events or the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge that has locals wanting to keep the lid on the gems of the neighborhood. From family-friendly happenings to incredible opportunities for investors, Jamaica is heating up.

New York population breakdown and income demographics

Jamaica is still a relatively small town of just over 50,000. However, it provides easy access to hot spots all over New York. Located in the borough of Queens, it’s its own little slice of paradise that you’ll want to get a taste of. Walkable, beautiful, and with a unique history, don’t miss out on this idyllic region.

Does Jamaica sound like your idea of the perfect project space? Contact us and learn more about affiliating with our EB5AN New York EB-5 regional center or learn more about opening an EB-5 regional center of your own.

Call us at 1-800-288-9138 or e-mail info@eb5an.com.