What classification will an owner of two nightclub-restaurants receive if she files a Form I-526 after buying a nightclub in Washington, DC?

• A. C-51
• B. E-12
• C. E-32
• D. E-21

Answer: (A)

The correct classification for an owner of two nightclub-restaurants filing a Form I-526 after purchasing a nightclub in Washington, DC, is C-51. This classification is specific to individuals who are applying for a green card through the Immigrant Investor Program under the EB-5 visa category. This program allows eligible immigrant investors and their immediate families to obtain lawful permanent resident status if they invest in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs for U.S. workers.

An E-12 designation refers to a person who qualifies as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability, which is not applicable here as the focus is on the investment aspect rather than an individual’s extraordinary achievements. On the other hand, E-32 is associated with certain investment-related activities, such as certain multinational executives or managers, but the specifics of the nightclub investment do not align with this classification. E-21 relates to a member of a profession, also not relevant in the context of restaurant ownership.

Thus, the classification C-51 accurately represents the situation of an investor involved in the restaurant and nightclub industry under the EB-5 visa framework.