United States
EB-5 Immigration Program
Population
Approximately 331 million
Languages
No official language at the federal level, but English is the most widely spoken
Economy
Largest in the world, with strong sectors in technology, finance, healthcare, and manufacturing
Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Visa-Free Travel
Over 180 countries
Advantage
- Green Card: Permanent residence status in the U.S. for the investor and family members.
- Dependents Included: Spouse and unmarried children under 21.
- Rights: Live, work, and study in the U.S.
- No Minimum Education or Language Requirements.
- Path to Citizenship: Eligible for U.S. citizenship after 5 years of residence.
Requirements
- Investment:
- In a Targeted Employment Area (TEA): Minimum investment of USD 800,000.
- Outside a TEA : Minimum investment of USD 1,050,000.
- Source of Funds: Must provide proof of the source of investment funds.
- Job Creation: Investment must be at risk and create at least 10 permanent full-time jobs.
- Net Worth: Investor must have a net worth of minimum
USD 1 Million.
Investment Option
Option 1:
Direct Investment:
- Establish a New Commercial Enterprise (NCE).
- Make the required investment into the NCE.
- The NCE must directly create 10 permanent full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
Option 2:
Investment via a Regional Center:
- Project must create at least 10 permanent full-time jobs per investor for US workers
Process
- Application Submission: Submit the completed forms and required documents.
- Conditional Green Card: USCIS grants a 2-year conditional Green Card tosuccessful applicants and dependents.
- Petition for Removal of Conditions: File a petition before the 2nd anniversary of the conditional Green Card to remove conditions.
- Processing Time: Varies based on the applicant’s country of chargeability. High-demand countries may experience backlogs, delaying processing time.
