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EB-5 Conflict of Interest: Who Is Really Accountable for Your Investment Capital?<\/h1>\n

An EB-5 conflict of interest is not just an ethical issue \u2014 it becomes a direct legal risk the moment a crisis hits.<\/p>\n

The question that matters is not “whose name is on the documents” but “who can halt disbursement when it becomes necessary?” This article helps you identify conflicts of interest between the regional center (RC) and the developer \u2014 including those hidden behind separate legal entities.<\/p>\n

9-minute read \u00b7 Updated June 2026<\/p>\n

Listen to the podcast \u00b7 Read the full article<\/p>\n

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Episode 03<\/p>\n

EB-5 conflicts of interest<\/h2>\n

The Hidden Side of EB-5<\/p>\n

08:28<\/p>\n

RC = developer<\/p>\n

Acting as both player and referee \u2014 when the regional center and the developer are one and the same, no one is on the investor’s side<\/p>\n

0<\/p>\n

COVID-era projects IMM Group was involved in ran into difficulty \u2014 a costly lesson in conflicts of interest, with legal action still being pursued today<\/p>\n

Who?<\/p>\n

“Who has the authority to halt disbursement if the developer breaches its commitments?” \u2014 if the answer is “no one,” that is a red flag<\/p>\n

Hidden<\/p>\n

A new trend: conflicts hidden behind separate legal entities and managed by relatives \u2014 more sophisticated and harder to detect<\/p>\n

01 \u00b7 Definition<\/p>\n

What is a conflict of interest in EB-5?<\/h2>\n

In an EB-5 structure, the regional center (RC) oversees and protects investors’ interests \u2014 it has the right and the responsibility to halt disbursement if the developer fails to meet its commitments. A conflict of interest arises when the regional center and the developer are the same organization or are controlled by the same group of people; the regional center then loses its independence, and no one truly stands on the investor’s side when a dispute arises.<\/p>\n

02 \u00b7 Legal entity structure<\/p>\n

Three entities \u2014 and who really controls the flow of funds<\/h2>\n

Investor capital passes through three separate entities. To know who is accountable, you need to understand the role of each entity \u2014 and who stands behind it.<\/p>\n

RC \u2014 Regional Center<\/p>\n

A regional center designated by USCIS to manage EB-5 capital. A regional center designation does not certify<\/strong> the quality of any specific project \u2014 its core role is oversight and investor protection.<\/p>\n

NCE \u2014 New Commercial Enterprise<\/p>\n

A newly formed entity that receives capital from EB-5 investors. This is the entity that holds the money<\/strong> \u2014 the most important one to scrutinize in your due diligence.<\/p>\n

JCE \u2014 Job-Creating Entity<\/p>\n

The job-creating entity, which receives capital from the NCE to carry out the project. It is often the developer itself<\/strong> \u2014 where conflicts of interest most readily arise.<\/p>\n

03 \u00b7 Flow of funds<\/p>\n

Capital passes through a single control point<\/h2>\n

Your capital does not go straight to the project. Between the NCE and the JCE sits a control valve \u2014 and whoever holds that valve determines whether investors are protected.<\/p>\n

Step 1<\/p>\n

Investors contribute capital<\/p>\n

EB-5 capital is transferred into the NCE<\/p>\n

Step 2<\/p>\n

The NCE holds the funds<\/p>\n

The entity that receives and holds investor capital<\/p>\n

Control point<\/p>\n

Control rights<\/p>\n

Who can halt disbursement?<\/p>\n

Only an independent regional center has the incentive to halt disbursement when the developer breaches its commitments<\/p>\n

Outcome<\/p>\n

JCE \/ developer<\/p>\n

Receives capital to carry out the project and create jobs<\/p>\n

04 \u00b7 Two structures<\/p>\n

Independent regional center vs. RC = developer: where the conflict lies<\/h2>\n

Same diagram, two different ownership structures \u2014 and two very different outcomes when a crisis hits.<\/p>\n

Independent regional center<\/p>\n

Protects investors \u00b7 Can halt disbursement \u00b7 Objective reporting<\/p>\n

RC = developer<\/p>\n

No one protects investors \u00b7 No incentive to halt disbursement \u00b7 Reporting may be skewed<\/p>\n

Where the conflict lies<\/p>\n

Acting as both player and referee \u2014 a regional center cannot represent both sides<\/p>\n

05 \u00b7 Key takeaway<\/p>\n

The right question: “Who can halt disbursement when it becomes necessary?”<\/h2>\n

The right questions to ask<\/p>\n

Who is the ultimate beneficial owner of the regional center, the NCE, and the JCE?<\/p>\n

Who has the authority to halt disbursement if the developer breaches its commitments?<\/p>\n

Is the regional center genuinely independent of the developer \u2014 including through family ties or long-standing business partnerships?<\/p>\n

Over the past 5 years, has the regional center ever exercised its investor-protection powers in a dispute?<\/p>\n

Warning signs<\/p>\n

The regional center and the developer are the same organization or are controlled by the same group of people.<\/p>\n

No one has the authority or the incentive to halt disbursement when the project stalls.<\/p>\n

The regional center and the developer “do not share a name” but are run by relatives or long-standing partners \u2014 hidden behind separate legal entities.<\/p>\n

Relying only on the names on the documents, without requesting a list of the beneficial owners of both parties.<\/p>\n

Don’t stop at “whose name is on it”<\/p>\n

When choosing an EB-5 project, ask: who actually manages the capital in the NCE, who has the authority to halt disbursement when necessary, and is the regional center genuinely independent of the developer?<\/p>\n

Part 02<\/p>\n

In-depth article<\/p>\n

U.S. investor immigration \u00b7 EB-5<\/p>\n

EB-5 conflict of interest: when the regional center and the developer are one entity<\/h2>\n

Thomas Lee left his former firm for one reason: he could not keep working in an environment where the regional center and the developer were on the same side \u2014 no one can represent investors while also serving the developer’s interests. He shares that experience in this podcast episode.<\/p>\n

What does a conflict of interest mean in the EB-5 context?<\/h2>\n

In an EB-5 structure, the regional center (RC) is responsible for oversight and for protecting investors’ interests. The regional center has the right \u2014 and the responsibility \u2014 to halt disbursement<\/strong> if the developer fails to meet its commitments.<\/p>\n

A conflict of interest arises when the regional center and the developer are the same organization<\/strong> or are controlled by the same group of people. The regional center then loses its independence \u2014 no one genuinely stands on the investor’s side when a dispute arises.<\/p>\n

Criteria<\/p>\n

Independent regional center<\/p>\n

RC = developer<\/p>\n

Who protects investors?<\/p>\n

The regional center has both the right and the responsibility<\/p>\n

No one<\/p>\n

Halting disbursement when needed<\/p>\n

Able to do so<\/p>\n

No incentive to act<\/p>\n

Transparent reporting<\/p>\n

Independent and objective<\/p>\n

May be skewed<\/p>\n

When a crisis hits<\/p>\n

Investors have someone in their corner<\/p>\n

Investors are on their own<\/p>\n

Lessons from IMM Group: 2 projects that struggled during COVID<\/h2>\n

Tony Tinh speaks candidly: IMM Group has supported investors in 2 projects affected by COVID<\/strong> where the regional center\u2013developer structure was not sufficiently independent. As a result, when the projects stalled, no one had sufficient authority or incentive to step in and protect investors’ interests.<\/p>\n

“It was an extremely costly lesson for us.” \u2014 Tony Tinh. That is also why asking about conflicts of interest is never a wasted question.<\/p>\n

Conflicts of interest are becoming increasingly sophisticated<\/h2>\n

According to Tony, the EB-5 market is now seeing a new form of conflict of interest: the regional center and the developer no longer share a name<\/strong>, but are controlled by people linked through family ties or long-standing business partnerships, hidden behind separate legal entities.<\/p>\n

To detect this, investors need to ask for a list of the ultimate beneficial owners<\/strong> of both the regional center and the developer \u2014 not just the names on the documents.<\/p>\n

“The most important question is still: who actually manages the capital, and who has the authority to halt disbursement when necessary?” \u2014 Alex Tuan Anh, IMM Group<\/p>\n

3 questions you must ask<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Who is the ultimate beneficial owner<\/strong> of the regional center? Of the NCE? Of the JCE?<\/li>\n
  • Who has the authority to halt disbursement<\/strong> if the developer breaches its commitments?<\/li>\n
  • Over the past 5 years, has this regional center ever exercised its investor-protection powers in a dispute?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n

    Not every conflict of interest is plainly visible. The job of the investor \u2014 or the advisory firm representing them \u2014 is to ask the right questions, read the right documents, and look beyond the names on the surface<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/p>\n

    Quick answers on EB-5 conflicts of interest<\/h2>\n

    What role does the regional center play in an EB-5 structure?<\/p>\n

    A regional center is an organization designated by USCIS that is responsible for overseeing the project and protecting investors’ interests. A regional center’s independence from the developer is an important condition for transparency.<\/p>\n

    Why is it dangerous when the regional center is also the developer?<\/p>\n

    When the regional center and the developer are one and the same, no one has an independent incentive to protect investors. If the project runs into trouble, the regional center will not halt disbursement, because doing so would work against its own interests.<\/p>\n

    How can you detect hidden conflicts of interest?<\/p>\n

    Ask to see the list of beneficial owners of the regional center, the NCE, and the developer. Check for family relationships and business partnerships among the management teams.<\/p>\n

    Does USCIS require the regional center to be independent?<\/p>\n

    The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) strengthened transparency and independence requirements. Even so, detecting sophisticated conflicts of interest still requires investors to carry out their own due diligence.<\/p>\n

    How does IMM Group handle conflicts of interest?<\/p>\n

    IMM Group gives priority to projects where the regional center has clear independence mechanisms. The lessons from the 2 COVID-era projects have become an important due diligence criterion in IMM Group’s process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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