EB-5 Visa allows a pathway for foreign investors, business owners, or entrepreneurs to become U.S. permanent residents (green card holders) by investing in the U.S. economy. An EB-5 investor must invest the required amount of capital in a new commercial enterprise that will create full-time positions for at least 10 qualifying employees.
Qualifications include:
- Must create or preserve at least 10 full time jobs for U.S. workers within 2 years of the investment.
- Regional Center investment within a USCIS approved program where you don’t manage the business day to day, or
- Direct investment involvement where the business is owned and operated directly.
- Proof of lawful source of funds
- Eligible investment amount, $1,050,000 for standard projects. $800,000 for projects in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)—a rural zone or region with ≥150% of the national unemployment rate
EB-5 Visa is a great option for those looking to invest and live in the United States. Consult with us to gain a better understanding on what you need take your investment and turn it into an opportunity, see what it takes to qualify for permanent residency (a green card) through your investment.
