Does the EB-5 Visa require that I run the business I am In?

The question often is asked about how much involvement will be required of the Investor or Applicant when it comes to running the business they are investing into with an EB-5 program.  While regulations require involvement in a policy making role or management position it does not dictate that the Investor take an active role in day to day operations. The regulations dictate a properly structured Limited Partnership, which is in line with the Uniform Limited Partnership Act and usually require that the Investor vote on policy making issues with regard to the business but they do not require that the Investor be present to “operate” the business.  For those individuals who do not want to actively participate in the management of their business investment, participating in the EB-5 Regional Center (Pilot) Program is by far the better option as the roles and responsibilities are even less than with the Standard EB-5 Program.