UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The USA remains one of the most sought-after destinations for investors. The US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers an efficient route to permanent resident status (a green card) in a short period of time.
INVESTMENT
USD 800,000
KEY BENEFIT
Citizenship eligibility after five years of legal residence
THE US EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM
The USA is a highly sought-after country for international investors. For those who wish to acquire permanent resident (green card by investment) status in the USA, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is the most efficient way to acquire such status. Since 1990 when congress created this program, each year, the USA government allocates a substantial number of visas for individuals who wish to make a significant, qualified investment into the country that can generate jobs for the USA economy. Under this program, individuals and their immediate family members can become permanent residents of the USA within a short period of time.
BENEFITS OF THE US EB-5 VISA PROGRAM
One of the most desirable business and lifestyle destinations worldwide
Range of top-tier schools and universities nationwide, with post-graduation employment opportunities equal to US citizens or permanent residents. Henley & Partners Education can assist in securing the best educational opportunities for your family
Efficient route to gaining permanent resident status (green card by investment)
Ability to include a spouse and children who are under 21 years old and not married
Minimal application requirements, with no business experience or specific language proficiency needed
Flexible physical presence requirements
Citizenship possible after five years of legal residence
Requirements of USA residence by investment
The US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program requires that a foreign individual invests into a new commercial enterprise that is associated with government-approved regional centers based on proposals for promoting economic growth.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS APPLY:
1. Fulfil one of the following investment options:
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
2. Create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified USA workers
In addition, the applicant must be able to prove the legal source of their funds.
After the successful applicants have received a green card, the funds must stay invested for three to seven years depending on the project.
Approved applicants will receive conditional green cards for a period of two years. The conditions on the green card are then removed at the end of the two years upon demonstrating to USA immigration authorities that the jobs were in fact created or maintained. The transition from conditional to regular green card does not affect what the green card holder can do in the USA.
PROCEDURES FOR USA RESIDENCE BY INVESTMENT
Applications to the program must be made through the prescribed forms and must be accompanied by the appropriate fees and supporting documents. In addition to the usual personal documentation, the requisite documentation includes medical reports, vaccination records, certified police clearance certificates, and any court records that the applicant may have. The filing for the conditional green card to be converted into a regular green card is done two years later.
Investors’ spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age may apply for green cards as derivative applicants and are not required to make further financial contributions but must submit their own paperwork.
Permanent residents can settle anywhere in the USA, but they are limited in their visa-free or visa-on-arrival access when compared to other countries.
To be eligible for citizenship, green card holders must have lived continuously in the USA for at least five years prior to naturalization. They must further show that they have been physically present in the USA for at least 30 months out of the five years immediately before filing for naturalization and must be able to read, write, and speak basic English. Other than a civics test, minimal additional conditions are required in order to obtain citizenship.
UNITED STATES RESIDENCE BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the United States residence by investment program?
The United States residence by investment program, also known as the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, grants residence to individuals and their families through significant, qualified investments that generate jobs for the US economy.
What are the investment options available for the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
The program requires applicants to invest in a new commercial enterprise linked with government-approved regional centers and to create or maintain 10 full-time jobs for eligible US workers.
What are the benefits of obtaining US residence through investment?
Benefits include the right to live, work, and study in one of the most coveted destinations in the world, visa-free travel to many countries, and access to world-class healthcare, schools, and universities.
What is the minimum investment required for the United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
The minimum investment starts at USD 800,000 for targeted employment areas.
How long does it take to process an application for the United States residence by investment program?
Processing times for residence by investment applications may vary. Please contact us to find out more.
Can family members be included in the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program application?
Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse and dependent children under 21 in the application.
What are the residence requirements for the United States residence by investment program?
Applicants must spend at least 183 days in the US each year until unconditional green card status is granted, if the applicant wishes to apply for citizenship.
What documents are required for the United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment or contribution, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.
Is it possible to obtain US citizenship through the residence by investment program?
Yes, after maintaining residence for five years, investors may be eligible to apply for US citizenship.
What is the process for applying to the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
Applicants must make a qualifying investment, submit the application with the necessary documents, and undergo a due diligence process. Initially, applicants receive a conditional green card, which can be converted to a regular green card two years later.