The EB-5 Program in a nutshell
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is the fastest, simplest and most reliable way to achieve permanent residency in the United States
The EB-5 program provides permanent U.S. residency to foreign investors and their immediate families (children up to age of 21) in exchange for a job creating investment into a new American business or real estate project.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) administers the EB-5 program and approves and designates Regional Centers to bring foreign investment into the United States.
How Does the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program work?
There are 5 Key Requirements to qualify for the EB-5 Program
A Minimum Capital
A $500,000 investment in a project located in a TEA (Target Employement Area). If outside a TEA, the minimum investment is $1M
New U.S. Jobs Requirements
Create or preserve at least ten (10) full-time jobs for American workers
Background Check
Investor should have no prior convictions or have previously violated U.S. immigration laws
Legally Sourced Investment
The Cash required to make the investment should come from a lawful source
”At Risk” Investment
Investment must be fully invested in the project for a period of no less than 5 years
he EB-5 visa is the fastest, simplest and most reliable way to achieve permanent residency in the United States:
Low Cost: One-time cost of $550K provides green cards for investor, spouse and dependents. Investment amount likely to be increased in 2015.
Remove uncertainty: The EB-5 program does not require any specialized skills or qualifications nor is it subject to lottery system unlike other visa options (including H1-B, F1, L1 etc.)
Children’s Education: Investor’s children may qualify for state and federal financial aid and pay reduced “in-state” tuition at public universities
Expanded Work Opportunities: Live and work anywhere in the U.S. and pursue full range of professional and business opportunities in the world’s largest economy, independent of where the EB-5 investment is made
Personal Freedom and Security: No travel or age restrictions, and no language skills required
Direct Path to U.S. Citizenship: Foreign investors who obtain permanent residency through the EB-5 visa program have the option to apply for U.S. citizenship 90 days prior to the five year anniversary of receipt of their conditional resident status
EB-5 PROGRAM – The Key Benefits
The EB-5 visa is the fastest, simplest and most reliable way to achieve permanent residency in the United States:
Low Cost: One-time cost of $550K provides green cards for investor, spouse and dependents. Investment amount likely to be increased in 2015.
Remove uncertainty: The EB-5 program does not require any specialized skills or qualifications nor is it subject to lottery system unlike other visa options (including H1-B, F1, L1 etc.)
Children’s Education: Investor’s children may qualify for state and federal financial aid and pay reduced “in-state” tuition at public universities
Expanded Work Opportunities: Live and work anywhere in the U.S. and pursue full range of professional and business opportunities in the world’s largest economy, independent of where the EB-5 investment is made
Personal Freedom and Security: No travel or age restrictions, and no language skills required
Direct Path to U.S. Citizenship: Foreign investors who obtain permanent residency through the EB-5 visa program have the option to apply for U.S. citizenship 90 days prior to the five year anniversary of receipt of their conditional resident status