Immigration through investment
United States Residency
through Strategic Investment
United States Residency through Strategic Investment
What is EB-5?
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a United States government program that encourages new investments in job creation projects. Congress created the EB-5 Program in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through capital investment by foreign investors. Through the EB-5 program, an investor is eligible to receive a green card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card.
Who can apply under a single petition?
The investor and their immediate family members (spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21) have the opportunity to obtain resident status (i.e., a green card) by investing in a qualifying EB-5 project.
ADVANTAGES OF OBTAINING AN EB-5 VISA
- Legal status in the U.S.
- Direct path to permanent residency and ultimately United States citizenship.
- No visa sponsorship requirement.
- Freedom to live and work anywhere in the U.S.
- Education and employment opportunities for children under the age of 21.
Investment Requirements
- Investment of $800,000 in the EB-5 project.
- Investment capital must be from a legal source acquired directly or indirectly through lawful means.
The Application Process
Prepare I-526 form with your attorney and submit to USCIS.
A. Investor´s lawyer prepares Immigration Petition I-526. Review of legal source of funds by your attorney.
B. Payment of US$70,000 admin fee and US$800,000 in the EB-5 project.
C. Payment of I-526 USCIS fees.
IF APPLICANT IS OUTSIDE THE US
- CONSULATE PROCESSING
- CONSULATE INTERVIEW
IF APPLICANT IS INSIDE THE US
- PROCEED WITH ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, INCLUDING WORK AUTHORIZATION AND TRAVEL PERMIT
Recieve approval on I-526 form from USCIS.
Receive a Permanent Resident Green Card.
File I-829 form within 2 years of receiving your permanent resident status.
Return of at-risk investment capital.
Consult with your attorney on an estimated timeline.