Are you looking to apply for an EB-5 visa, but you have a few EB-5 Program questions? The EB-5 Program gives foreign entrepreneurs green cards in exchange for investing in job creating commercial enterprises in the United States.
Here are some of the most common EB-5 Program questions:
Does an EB-5 investor receive a permanent green card?EB-5 investors receive conditional green cards for a two year period then they receive an unconditional (permanent) green cards. Can family members obtain green cards, too?Immediate family can obtain green cards under one EB-5 applicant. "Immediate family" includes a spouse and unmarried children under the age of twenty-one. What is the minimum investment amount required?The minimum investment amount is $1 million in a direct investment or $500,000 in a regional center project. These amounts are expected to increase in the near future.How much control does an EB-5 investor have over their investment?It depends on how much control an EB-5 investor wants to have in their investment. If they are interested in the day to day management of their investment they can apply for the direct investment option. If an investor would rather be a policy adviser and not an active day-to-day manager of their investment they can invest in a regional center project.Will an investor receive a return on their investment?An EB-5 investor's funds must be placed "at-risk", meaning they cannot be guaranteed a return on their investment. Investor's funds are returned after about 5 years if the investment goes accordingly. Is there a language requirement?There is no English requirement to apply for the EB-5 Program.How much due diligence is required when investing in EB-5?The EB-5 Program is complex and requires a significant amount of due diligence. An investor will need to conduct research on the team they wish to work with, the regional center, and the project. They will have to work closely with their immigration attorney to provide necessary documentation such as paperwork showing their lawful source of funds.How long does the EB-5 process take?The amount of time the EB-5 process takes depends on a variety of factors such as country of origin. Typically, an investor can receive a visa when one becomes available. Other factors, such as needing additional evidence, can also slow the process.Are EB-5 investors eligible for citizenship?Yes, EB-5 investors may be eligible for U.S. citizenship after they have been lawful permanent residents for five years. (Click here to read about the major benefits of U.S. citizenship.)
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