Common Issues Resulting in RFEs or Denials in Form I-924 applications (cont’d, 2 of 4)

2. Reliability and Appropriateness of Data Sources for Economic Model Inputs, (Form I-924, Part 7.)
   1. The application of national or state data in the economic model when more accurate regional data is readily available to demonstrate the economic impacts/job creation of the regional center’s investment projects;
   2. The data source for economic or business activity estimates for a given investment project, e.g. the data sources for estimates regarding total revenue generated or for the estimated construction costs (if applicable) for a given project.

Taken from USCIS EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Stakeholder Meeting on September 15, 2011