Short answer: capital often sits in escrow until agreed milestones (e.g. case acceptance) then releases to the project. Know release conditions, refund rights and who the escrow agent is.
EB-5 Escrow Release Conditions
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Often tied to filing or milestone events — read the subscription terms.
FAQ
Refund after release?
Usually hard — contract dependent.
Released before approval?
If the contract allows, risk sits with the investor.
Where is escrow held?
Should be an independent escrow agent.