Residency By Investment

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.