EB-5 Investor Based Immigration

EB-5 Investor-Based Immigration

In 1990, under the Immigration Act, Congress decided to establish a program which would encourage immigrant investors to make investment in the economy of US. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services sets visas for up to 10,000 foreign nationals every year. This visa has certain requirements which are supposed to be fulfilled by a candidate in order to be eligible for EB5.

What is EB-5 Visa?

The EB5 Visa is termed as the category of US Golden Visa. The EB-5 visa allows the person living in US to work freely, live, and pursue their career. It also enables retire in the US to have the minimum standard of living without having a need to find an employer.

EB5 visa holder gains access to multiple options in the US. With other Golden Visa types, if you wish to acquire EB-5 visa, you must meet the requirements of making a substantial investment. This visa is suitable for those who look for opportunities for a Green Card or American citizenship.

To qualify for such a visa, applicants must:

• Investment of at least $500,000 in a rural area or an area that requires high maintenance for employment
• There must be 10 jobs made available for the experienced and qualified U.S. workers
• If you are eligible and meet the requirements for the EB-5 Visa, Green Card is granted and you are allowed legally to live in the US.
• The EB5 Visa enables you to include your dependent family members in the application. This includes (spouse and children), which makes them also eligible for Green Cards.

In order to get assistance with paperwork and procedures of filing application, process, and getting a Golden Visa, it is advisable to hire legal representatives that specialize in investment programs for residency.

How to invest for EB-5 Visa?

To invest for EB-5 Visa, there are two options:

• You must invest at least $900,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
• Secondly, direct investment of at least $1.8 million outside a TEA or any company/enterprise of your choice.
• You can also create your own company in the US making sure it meets the USCIS requirements.

Documents Required for EB-5 Visa Application

When the candidate is applying for an EB-5 Visa, the USCIS demands the following requirements:

• Proof that you have invested or willing to invest in the USA.
• Invested in a profit new commercial enterprise established before 1990. Also, your investment results in at least a 40% increase. (Net worth/number of employees).
• Evidence that your investment has enabled jobs in both dimensions – direct or indirect.
• Evidence that the new employees will be working with you for at least two years.
• Foreign business registration records
• Proof of any pending civil or criminal actions against you from a court in or outside the USA from the previous 15 years (if applicable).
• Your passport.
• Passport-size pictures.
• Civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates.
• Completed Medical Examination Forms.

Family Members of EB-5 Visa Holders

If the candidate qualifies for EB5 Visa, family members fulfilling the following requirements are also eligible to enter the US.

• Your spouse. The spouse is eligible for both cases (conditional and permanent) residency.
• Your children. Children under the age of 21.

Hiring an attorney

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