The immigrant investor program, known as EB-5, is based on a qualifying US investment in a new or existing commercial enterprise. The EB-5 program enables investors to obtain a permanent resident status without requiring them to manage the day-to-day affairs of a business or being a majority owner, among others.
Requirements
To qualify for the EB-5 program:
- Applicant must invest in a new commercial enterprise engaged in a for-profit activity;
- The minimum qualifying investment in the U.S. is $1 million, except for investments made in Targeted Employment Area (area experiencing unemployment of at least 150 percent of the national average rate) where the minimum qualifying investment is $500,000;
- Create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within two years of the Applicant’s admission to the U.S. as a Conditional Permanent Resident.
Process
- No labor certification;
- Two step process;
- Premium Processing not Available;
- Immigrant visa available right away.
The EB-5 investors, their spouse and qualifying children are granted Conditional Permanent Residence status for a two-year probationary period. Within 90 days of the 2-year conditional green card’s expiration date, the investor must request removal of conditional permanent residency so that the investor and his/her family may continue to reside in the U.S. Failing to remove these conditions may result in termination of the Conditional Permanent Residence status.
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