Are You Prepared to Create Jobs and Obtain a Green Card?
The EB-5 Program offers a unique opportunity for immigrant investors to obtain permanent residency in the U.S. by stimulating the economy through job creation and capital investment. By making the necessary investment in a U.S. commercial enterprise and planning to create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers, you and your family can be eligible for a Green Card. Currently, the minimum investment required is $1,000,000, or $500,000 for targeted employment areas.
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What is the EB-5 Program?
The EB-5 Program was created to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. It allows investors to obtain permanent residency in the U.S.
What is the EB-5 visa?
The EB-5 visa is an employment-based fifth preference visa that provides a pathway to permanent residency (Green Card) for investors who meet specific requirements.
Who is eligible for the EB-5 Program?
Investors, along with their spouses and unmarried children under 21, are eligible to apply for a Green Card under the EB-5 Program if they:
Make the required investment in a commercial enterprise in the United States.
Plan to create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.
What is the minimum investment amount for the EB-5 Program?
Currently, the minimum investment required is $1,000,000.00. However, if the investment is made in a targeted employment area (TEA), the minimum investment amount is reduced to $500,000.00.
What is a targeted employment area (TEA)?
A targeted employment area (TEA) is a rural area or an area with high unemployment. Investments in TEAs qualify for the reduced minimum investment amount of $500,000.00.
What types of investments qualify for the EB-5 Program?
Investments must be made in a commercial enterprise, which can include new businesses, existing businesses, or business enterprises that are eligible for EB-5 funding.
How many jobs must be created or preserved for the EB-5 Program?
The investment must create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.
What qualifies as a full-time job for the EB-5 Program?
A full-time job is defined as a position requiring a minimum of 35 hours of work per week and lasting at least two years.
Can I include my family in the EB-5 application?
Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included in the EB-5 application and can also obtain a Green Card.
What are the benefits of the EB-5 Program?
The EB-5 Program provides the opportunity for permanent residency in the U.S. for investors and their immediate family members. It also allows for eventual U.S. citizenship if other requirements are met.
Is there a way to expedite the EB-5 application process?
The EB-5 application process typically involves several steps and may take several years. There is no official way to expedite the process, but working with experienced immigration professionals can help ensure that the application is completed accurately and efficiently.
Where can I get more information about the EB-5 Program?
For more information about the EB-5 Program, please contact us or visit the USCIS website.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EB5 Visa?
The EB5 visa is an immigrant visa category that allows foreign investors to obtain permanent residency in the United States by making a substantial investment in a new commercial enterprise. The primary goal of this visa is to stimulate the American economy through job creation and capital investment. With the EB5, the investor and their immediate family (spouse and children under 21 years old) can obtain a green card.
Who can apply?
Any individual who can invest a minimum of $1,050,000 in a new commercial enterprise in the United States. This amount can be reduced to $800,000 if the investment is made in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), which includes rural areas or regions with high unemployment rates. The investment must result in the creation of at least 10 full-time jobs for American workers within a specified period.
What are the eligibility criteria for the EB5?
To qualify for the EB5 visa, the applicant must:
Invest: A minimum capital of $1,050,000, or $800,000 if the investment is in a TEA.
Create Jobs: The investment must generate at least 10 full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers. These jobs must be created directly by the new commercial enterprise or, in some cases, indirectly through regional center projects.
Commercial Enterprise: The investment must be made in a new commercial enterprise, which can be a startup, an expansion of an existing business, or a reorganization of a business to qualify as new.
How do Regional Investment Centers work?
Regional Investment Centers are USCIS-approved entities that promote economic growth through investments in specific projects. These centers allow EB5 investors to contribute to larger projects that can create jobs both directly and indirectly. Investing through a Regional Center can offer more flexibility in meeting the job creation requirements, as it allows for the counting of indirect and induced jobs in addition to direct jobs.
Benefits
The EB5 visa provides a direct path to permanent residency in the U.S. for the investor and their immediate family. In addition to allowing them to live, work, and study anywhere in the United States, the EB5 also offers the opportunity to obtain U.S. citizenship after five years of permanent residency. This visa is particularly attractive to investors who wish to diversify their assets and provide a stable future for their family in the U.S.