The Program
Getting started
There are several things to keep in mind when starting the EB-5 process. Other requirements and restrictions apply, so please refer to US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) website for the most up to date information.
The Investment
Among other requirements, the foreign applicant must independently establish a business OR invest into an existing business which was created or restructured after 19 November 1990.
Capital Requirement
The foreign investor is required to invest USD$1,050,000 into a qualified business (or USD$800,000 when investing into a USCIS designated targeted employment area regional center).
Job Creation
The investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for legal U.S. residents or citizens within the region.
Some Unique Program Benefits
The EB-5 Program
A high level overview
EB-5 Program Basics
The EB-5 Investor Visa program presents outstanding opportunities for qualified overseas investors to become permanent residents of the United States. Choosing to invest in an EB-5 program allows foreign investors, their spouse, and children (under the age of 21) to obtain conditional green cards so that they can attend school, legally work, or simply enjoy retirement anywhere in the United States. Participants can achieve this while creating jobs, promoting economic growth, and improving productivity within a targeted geographic region. Guidelines and requirements change, so for the most accurate and current information refer directly to the USCIS website.
In short, the advantages of investing through an approved Regional Center can include:
- Lower investment hurdle (USD $800,000 vs. USD $1,050,000)
- Citizenship for the investor, a spouse, and any children under the age of 21
- Assurance investment capital is managed according to program standards
- Pre-approval by the U.S. Government pursuant to the program
- Pursuit and satisfaction of the job creation requirement
- Ability to live anywhere in the U.S.
- No requirement to speak English
- Access to education including all U.S. colleges and universities
The law requires that the foreign applicant have invested in or be in the process of investing the necessary capital into an approved EB5 project. For the most accurate and current information please refer directly to the USCIS website.
