WHAT IS EB-5?
EB-5 is a Reliable Way to Achieve Permanent Residency in The United States
Permanent Residency in The United States
was created in 1990 to attract foreign investment to stimulate economic growth through job creation in the United States.
The program allows foreign nationals to make a qualifying investment into a new or existing US commercial enterprise that creates 10 US jobs to obtain a Green Card.
EB-5 Investors and their families gain permanent residency to live and work anywhere in the United States. One EB-5 investment allows the main applicant, spouse, and any unwed children under the age of 21 to all obtain Green Cards.
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EB-5 PROGRAM
BENEFITS
FOR EB5 INVESTORS
EB-5 Visa provides many benefits to Foreign Investors looking to immigrate to the US including:
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Green Card for Main Applicant, Spouse, and Children Under 21 at the time of application.
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Path to US Citizenship.
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Ability to Work, Travel, and Live anywhere in the United States.
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Ability to Enter and Exit the United States as a Permanent Resident.
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Ability to Start a Business in the US without Immigration Restrictions on the Enterprise.
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Children of Investors may study in US Public School System.
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No Language or Professional Experience Requirements.
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Depending on the immigrant’s country of birth, the EB-5 may be the fastest way to get a Green Card in comparison to other paths like the EB-2/3.
Begin your EB-5 Process
(First 1 to 3 months)
⚪ Engage an Immigration Attorney and start your Source of Funds process.
⚪ Identify a project that meets your objectives.
⚪ Sign documents and send Funds to Escrow.
⚪ Submit your I-526 petition.
I-526 approved, Priority date current, Apply for conditional Green Card
(6 to 14 months)
⚪ Consular Processing / Change of Status
If you are outside the US you will go through a visa interview process with the Visa Consular (includes document review, medical examination, and personal interview).
Start Conditional Residency
(1 year 9 months)
⚪ Begin 2-year Conditional Residency
Once you receive your Green Card in the mail it is effectively the same as any normal permanent resident card.
Apply for Permanent Residency
(3 months before expiration of Conditional Green Card)
⚪ File I-829 for removal of your conditions.
⚪ Receive Unconditional Green Card once the I-829 is approved
PROCESS & TIMELINE
US EB-5 GREEN CARD
WHAT ARE EB-5 REGIONAL CENTERS?
Congress created the Immigrant Investor Program or “Regional Center Program” in 1993. The Regional Center Program sets aside EB-5 visas for investors who invest in a commercial enterprise structured by approved “Regional Centers” designated by USCIS to help promote economic growth.
The creation of the Regional Center Program allowed investors to pool EB-5 money and utilize job creation models. Regional Centers allowed institutions to provide deal access to EB-5 investors, and EB-5 investors were able to make passive investments with developers that have strong track records. Regional Centers / Investment Issuers are responsible for issuing the investment and ensuring that it meets the USCIS requirements.