The EB-5 Program requires an applicant to make one of the following investments:
The investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within two years of the immigrant investor’s admission to the United States as a Conditional Permanent Resident.
Petition Filing The investor files Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor, with supporting documentation to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Conditional Residency If the petition is approved, the investor and their qualifying family members are granted conditional permanent residency for two years
Job Creation Confirmation Within the two-year conditional residency period, the investor must provide evidence that the required jobs have been created or are being created
Petition to Remove Conditions The investor files Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions, within 90 days before the second anniversary of their conditional residency. This petition must demonstrate that the investment has been sustained and the requisite jobs have been created
Petition Filing The investor files Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor, with supporting documentation to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Conditional Residency If the petition is approved, the investor and their qualifying family members are granted conditional permanent residency for two years
Job Creation Confirmation Within the two-year conditional residency period, the investor must provide evidence that the required jobs have been created or are being created
Petition to Remove Conditions The investor files Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions, within 90 days before the second anniversary of their conditional residency. This petition must demonstrate that the investment has been sustained and the requisite jobs have been created
Many EB-5 investments are made through designated Regional Centers, entities approved by the USCIS to promote economic growth in specific areas. Investments made through Regional Centers allow investors to satisfy the job creation requirement through indirect job creation calculations, making it a popular choice among EB-5 investors.
TEAs are areas that have high unemployment rates or are rural. Investments made in TEAs qualify for the lower investment threshold of USD 800,000.
Permanent Residency: Successful US EB-5 visa applicants and their qualifying family members receive conditional permanent residency in the United States.
No Sponsorship Required: US EB-5 visa investors do not need employer sponsorship or family relationships to qualify.
Path to Citizenship: After maintaining conditional residency status for two years and meeting all requirements, investors and their families can apply for permanent residency.
Education and Healthcare: Access to education and healthcare benefits similar to those U.S. citizens enjoy.
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