EB-5 USA Investor Visa
Residency By Investment
Second Passport Through Business and Real Estate Investment
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EB-5 USA Citizenship by Investment
One can invest in a business independently or through Regional Centers, companies operating in the Targeted Employment Areas. For example, rural areas, urban areas with high unemployment rates, or infrastructure projects. About 95% of investors participate in the EB‑5 investment program through Regional Centers.
Investors do not need to take English language or US history exams. But they must live in the States: your Green Card will be annulled if you leave the country for over a year.
EB-5 USA Overview
In 1990, the United States started issuing EB‑5 immigrant visas to investors. The visa opens a path to obtaining a Green Card, which is the same as a permanent residence permit in the US. To get such a visa, an applicant must invest in a commercial enterprise and create at least 10 jobs for skilled workers from the United States.
In 2022, the President of the United States signed the EB‑5 Reform and Integrity Act, which established new minimum investment requirements. It has increased from $500,000 to $800,000.
Investment
Minimum investment of USD 800,000+
Processing Time
Processing time of five year
Key Benefit
Visa free travel to over 180 countries
Citizenship by Investment EB-5 USA
- Fulfil one of the following investment options:
- USD 1,050,000 into a non-targeted employment area project
- USD 800,000 into a targeted employment area project in a rural area or an area with high unemployment
- Create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified US workers
- Spouse
- Children up to 21 years old & unmarried.
- Parents or grandparents that are a minimum of 55 years old
- Unmarried siblings without age restrictions
- 2 years
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Benefits of EB-5 USA Investor Visa
Process
copies of the investor and their family members’ civil passports;
birth certificates of all participants;
a marriage certificate or a certificate of its absence;
proof of investment transfer to the selected project;
- certified copies of court decisions in civil or criminal cases against the investor for the last 15 years, if any;
- tax returns for the previous 7 years;
- bank statements for the previous 7 years;
- confirmation of ownership of the company if the investor has a business;
- copies of all business licenses;
- documents confirming the availability of other income;
- financial statements for each business;
- proof of the legality of the investment sources.
Global Mobility
- The investor and their family members get the right to legally live in the United States, one of the world’s wealthiest and most developed countries. EB‑5 visa holders can move to the States immediately after their visa petition is approved.
The EB‑5 visa is an immigrant one. The investor receives a Green Card after two years of living in the US. They get the right to apply for citizenship 5 years later.
The US passport allows the holder to visit over 180 countries visa-free, including the Schengen states, the UK, Canada, and Japan
Residents can get health insurance and treatment in US clinics. The USA is one of the world’s centers of medical tourism: foreigners mostly come to visit gynecologists, oncologists, plastic surgeons, and resuscitators.
Investors’ children can study at US schools for free and receive scholarships for university enrollment. The country has international schools that issue International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas.
- To drive a car in the US, one can get an international driver’s license.
Wealth Protection
- An investor with an EB‑5 visa can open local bank accounts in dollars, euros, and other currencies. They can keep savings in the account at interest or use it for international payments.
- The EB‑5 visa program doesn’t guarantee investment returns. However, it is possible to get one after the investment cycle is completed. It usually takes 5—7 years. The return rate depends on the specifics of the chosen project.
Country Information
In 1990, the United States started issuing EB‑5 immigrant visas to investors. The visa opens a path to obtaining a Green Card, which is the same as a permanent residence permit in the US. To get such a visa, an applicant must invest in a commercial enterprise and create at least 10 jobs for skilled workers from the United States.
One can invest in a business independently or through Regional Centers, companies operating in the Targeted Employment Areas.
In 2022, the President of the United States signed the EB‑5 Reform and Integrity Act, which established new minimum investment requirements. It has increased from $500,000 to $800,000.
Investors do not need to take English language or US history exams. But they must live in the States: your Green Card will be annulled if you leave the country for over a year.
Washington D.C. is the capital of USA, utilizing the United States dollar(USD) as its official currency.The city has a population of 333 million and operates under a Federal Parliamentary Democracy government system. English and Spanish are the predominant languages spoken in this vibrant capital.
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FAQs about EB - 5 USA Investor Visa
The cost of an EB‑5 Investment Visa depends on the investment project’s location.The minimum amount is:
- $800,000 in a project in a Targeted Employment Area;
- or $1,050,000 in a project not in the Targeted Employment Area.
To obtain an EB‑5 immigrant visa, applicants invest $800,000 or more in a commercial enterprise and create at least 10 jobs for skilled workers from the United States.
- be over 18;
- have legal income and be able to prove it;
- have no criminal records;
- not be under sanctions.
The investor is entitled to obtain permanent residence in the United States two years after their EB‑5 visa application has been approved. They can move to the States with their family, get a job, and use the services of local banks and clinics. With EB‑5 visas, investors’ children can study at US schools and universities.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent for citizenship and residency by investment programs. It means we have passed Due Diligence checks and received licenses from the governments of countries with investment programs.
