Become a permanent U.S. citizen by creating employment opportunities and investing capital.
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EB-5 Investor
Year Started
$800,000
Minimum Requirement
30-36 Ay
Application Period Lasting Months
Created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the nation's economy, the EB-5 Investor Visa Program offers the opportunity to apply for lawful permanent residence (and receive your Green Card) by creating jobs and making capital investments.
Benefits of the EB-5 Investor Visa
Reside in States with Favorable Tax Regimes
You will be free to reside in states that do not have state-level income taxes, such as Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
Straighten Your Path to US Citizenship
After five years of permanent residence in the United States, you can apply for full U.S. citizenship.
Take Advantage of Excellent Medical and Educational Opportunitiesa
The United States is home to some of the most advanced medical institutions, thousands of private schools, and some of the best universities in the world.
Who Can Get a Residence Permit in the USA
Investor
Spouse
Children Under 21
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Program Requirements
To qualify for the U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, you must meet ONE of the following investment options AND other requirements:
OPTION 1. CREATE A NEW BUSINESS
OPTION 2. PASSIVELY INVEST IN A REGIONAL CENTER
An EB-5 Regional Center is a public or private economic unit charged with promoting economic growth in the United States. Like the first option, this option starts from 800,000 USD. Although there are more than 700 Regional Centers, many do not have active projects and do not comply with the new regulations; so it is important to choose the right one.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS
As a US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program applicant, you must:
Be a legal resident of the country for five years to qualify for U.S. citizenship.
The world's largest economy is an excellent base for business-minded people and investors.
You can live, work, study or retire anywhere in the United States, not determined by where the investment is made.
Your children have access to the US education system.
The source of funds may be a gift, such as a gift from a parent.
Talk to a global expert
The Discover team has global experts in more than 20 countries.
We can provide consultancy in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
Application Process
Customer recruitment begins
We start our process with Form 1. After a successful screening, we will provide you with a Customer Agreement (CA) for you to review and sign. At this stage, we will also recommend a US EB-5 immigration attorney to assist with the entire process.
You will also need to choose a suitable investment. For those interested in the Regional Center (passive investment option), it is important to consider those with a successful track record with EB-5 projects. The Discover team will help guide the EB-5 investor through the selection process.
The legal team will complete all necessary official forms and supporting documents. They will liaise closely with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to comply with program parameters.
You will also need to choose a suitable investment. For those interested in the Regional Center (passive investment option), it is important to consider those with a successful track record with EB-5 projects. The Discover team will help guide the EB-5 investor through the selection process.
The legal team will complete all necessary official forms and supporting documents. They will liaise closely with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to comply with program parameters.
Application review and submission
Before submitting your documents, we thoroughly review your application to ensure it meets all specific requirements of the EB-5 Investor Program.
The legal team will submit the relevant forms to USCIS. The government does its own due diligence and reviews all paperwork
The legal team will submit the relevant forms to USCIS. The government does its own due diligence and reviews all paperwork
EB-5 Investor Petition procedures
USCIS processes the EB-5 Investor Petition. Depending on the volume of applications, this process can take anywhere from several months to several years.
Getting a Temporary Green Card
We fill out the necessary form so that you and your family can obtain a conditional permanent residence visa. This file is sent to USCIS.
Obtaining a residence permit
USCIS issues you conditional permanent resident visas. These become unconditional. Once you do this, you are eligible to apply for US citizenship.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long is the US EB-5 Visa Processing Time?
After you file your I-526 immigration petition, the U.S. EB-5 Investor Visa processing time can take between 29 and 61 months, based on the latest U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) estimates.
How Much Does a US EB-5 Visa Cost?
You will need to invest a minimum of $800,000 in the Targeted Employment Area (rural areas or areas where the unemployment rate is at least 150 percent of the national average).
You can also invest a minimum of $800,000 in a Regional Center (pre-approved by USCIS) or invest a minimum of $1.05 million in a new commercial enterprise.
When Can I Apply for US Citizenship?
You will be eligible for US citizenship after five years of legal residence in the country. This right is only available to persons who maintain their residence status in accordance with the requirements and assessments.
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