For foreign bank account holders, if the aggregate maximum values of the foreign financial accounts exceed $10,000 at any time during the calendar year, account holders must file a timely FBAR report or face severe civil and criminal penalties. Information below provided by IRS FBAR Reference Guide. What is an FBAR? The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) gives the Department of Treasury authority to collect information from United States persons who have financial interests in, or signat

by Jennifer A. Grady, Esq. For foreign investors wishing to obtain a visa to live, work, and attend university in the United States with in-state tuition rates, there are two options available through the E-2 and EB-5 investor visa programs.  The E-2 Visa requires less startup capital and is the fastest way to obtain a visa, although it is not a path to Legal Permanent Residency (Green Card).  The EB-5 Visa requires an initial investment of USD $500,000 to $1 million, and com