What is EB-5?
Each year, 10,000 EB-5 investor visas are available for foreign investors who:
- invest in new commercial enterprise in the United States
and - create or preserve at least 10 full-time, permanent jobs for qualified U.S. workers.
Through the Eb-5 program, the investor and their family (spouse and unmarried children under 21) are able to obtain U.S. permanent residence, allowing them to live, work, and study anywhere in the United States.
Capital Investment Requirements:*
- USD $500.000 (If investment made in a rural area or area with high unemployment) OR
- USD $1,000,000
Advantages of EB-5 Investor Program:
- Does not require an offer of employment or labor certification application
- Does not require applicant to have a particular background, education, or experience
- The EB-5 investor and their family is granted conditional permanent residence (Green Card) for 2 years. After 2 years, they can apply to have conditions removed from their Green Card.
Can you become a U.S. Citizen?
5 years after being granted conditional permanent residence, the EB-5 investor and his/her family may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship