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EB5 Visa Process

Step 01
Reach Out To Us

We Will Provide You With Complete EB-5 Details, Document Checklists, And Samples Of Ongoing EB-5 Projects As Soon As Your Eligibility Is Verified.

Step 02
Compile Necessary Documents And Financial Statements For The I-526E Petition

We Will Work With Your Immigration Attorney To Help You Prepare The Necessary Project, Source Of Funding, And Biographical Documentation For The I526 Petition.

Step 03
Select Your Investment Pathway And Transfer Of Funds.

We Will Help You Finish The Investment Paperwork Once You Have Decided On An EB-5 Project. After Receiving Approval From Your Immigration Lawyer, You Can Deposit $800,000 To The Project Escrow Account, Plus An Administration Fee.

Step 04
File The I526E Petition

In The United States, Your Immigration Lawyer Will Complete And Submit Your 1526E Petition To USCIS.

Step 05
Approval Of I526E

It Takes An Average of 4-12 Months For USCIS To Accept I526E Applications. The Processing Time For An 1526E Approval In An RURAL Project With Accelerated Processing ls Estimated To Be 4-6 Months.

Step 06
Consular Processing

It Usually Takes Four To Six Months After The I526E Approval To Get An Interview Appointment At The U.S. Consulate In Your Home Or Place Of Residence.

Step 07
Visit The United States To Obtain A Conditional Green Card.

Once Your Interview At The U.S. Consulate Goes Well, You Will Receive A Travel Permit That Will Allow You To Enter The Country At Any Port of Entry And Obtain Your Two-Year Conditional Green Card.

Step 08
Submit An 1829 Petition For The Elimination Of Conditions

You Will File For The 1829 Petition Three Months Prior To The Expiration Of Your Two-Year Conditional Green Card. You Must Show In This Phase That 10 Jobs Were Generated And That The Funds Were Invested And "At Risk' For The Duration Of The Two-Year Conditional Green Card. You Will Receive A Permanent U.S. Green Card Upon Approval Of Your 1829 Application.

Step 09
Apply For U.S. Citizenship

5 Years After The First Day Of Entry Into The U.S. (Step 7) - You May Be Eligible To Apply For U.S. Citizenship.

What is the EB 5 Visa Program?

Established in 1990, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a U.S. visa initiative designed to incentivize foreign investors to contribute to the nation’s economy. Eligible individuals are required to make a financial investment (with minimum amounts varying by jurisdiction) in a new commercial enterprise. This investment must result in the creation of at least ten full-time jobs for American workers. Successful applicants, having met specified requirements within two years of obtaining conditional permanent residency, can apply for permanent residency. Many investors opt to channel their funds through Regional Centers established by USCIS, facilitating indirect job creation. Since its inception, the U.S. government has annually allocated a significant number of visas for individuals seeking to make a substantial, qualified investment that can generate jobs for the U.S. economy. This program allows individuals and their immediate family members to obtain permanent residency in the USA within a relatively short time frame.

The US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is currently ranked 10th out of 26 programs on the 2023 Global Residence Program Index.

Benefits:

Global Mobility

The American passport provides access to 147 countries without visa and to 35 countries with visa on arrival.

Education

Have access to the U.S. education system, including lower in-state tuition rates at public universities.

Eventual Path to Citizenship

Apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency requirements and completing the necessary waiting period.

Quality Healthcare

The U.S. offers a well-developed healthcare system, and residents with a Green Card are eligible to access healthcare services.

Security and Stability

The political stability and judicial system of the United States are well-known. Acquiring permanent residency offers a feeling of stability and security to people and their families.

Eligibility and Requirements

  • Investment
    – 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
  • Job Creation
    Create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified USA workers
  • Source of funds
    Individual applicants must have a net worth in excess of USD 1 million and provide proof that their funds come from legal sources.

Dependents

Spouse and children who are under 21 years old and not married

Timeline

30-36 months

FAQ's

Established in 1990 by the U.S. government, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program aims to attract foreign investment and stimulate economic growth. As of 2022, eligible foreign nationals can choose to invest either $800,000 in a TEA-qualified or infrastructure project, or $1.05 million in a standard investment. Upon demonstrating that their investment has generated a minimum of ten jobs for U.S. workers, investors become eligible for green cards for themselves and their families.

TEAs are areas that are identified as either rural or experiencing high unemployment rates, typically exceeding 150% of the national average. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) designates certain geographic areas as TEAs to encourage investment in regions that may benefit from economic development.

EB-5 Regional Center’s are groups approved by the U.S. government to handle money from investors interested in the EB-5 program. Their primary focus is on fostering economic development and generating employment within a designated geographic area.

Conditional green cards are issued by the USCIS after the approval of the I-526E petition, providing a temporary residency status valid for two years. Investors can obtain permanent green cards upon USCIS approval of the I-829 petition, but to achieve this, they must apply to remove the conditions before the initial two-year period elapses.

With a conditional green card obtained through the EB-5 Program, you have the right to live and work anywhere in the United States, just like individuals with a permanent green card.

No. Under EB5 program, investors (and their spouses and unmarried children under 21) are eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence (become a Green Card holder)
However, you can apply for a separate new application for your child who is over 21 years.

Yes, loans are acceptable for EB-5 investments if they meet specific conditions. The loan must be secured by the investor’s personal assets, with evidence of the lawful source of funds and personal liability for repayment. Working with experienced immigration professionals is crucial to ensure compliance with EB-5 program requirements.

It doesn’t matter; since you already have the Green Card issued. It mainly affects the earlier stages like the EB-5 and 485 Green Card processing. Once the 485 is approved, you’ve got your visa number, and the priority date is no longer a concern for the I-829.

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