UNITED STATES of AMERICA EB-5 INVESTOR
The U.S. residence by investment program was first introduced in 1990. The US EB-5 Investor visa enables entrepreneurs to start a business by investing 1m USD. In 1992 the EB5 program was complemented by a passive option using entities named Regional Centers to invest on the behalf of the investor in projects in Target Employment Area (TEA). Investors receive a conditional U.S. Green Card. After 2 years of conditional residence, the performance of the investment will be assessed and, if positive, the condition would be removed. U.S. citizenship can be obtained after 3 years of living in America. The American passport is one of the best travel documents, with visa-free travel to the European Union for 90 days in a period of 180 days.
Location
North America
Population
325 million
Capital
Washington. D.C.
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Language
English
Investment Amounts
| Investment amount | 900,000 USD investment in a Regional Center project |
| I-526 Application fees | 3,675 USD |
| I-485 Application fees | 1,140 CAD for the main applicant; 1,140 CAD for dependents 14 years old or older; 750 CAD for dependents under 14 years old |
Application Process
Stage 1 Month 1
Gather the necessary documents and transfer the investment into escrow. Submit application Form I-526.
Stage 2 Month 26 or 4 years for Chinese Applicants
The I-526 petition is approved. Apply for Form I-485. The applicant is required to complete a medical examination and an interview.
Stage 3 Month 42 or 8 years for Chinese Applicants
The EB-5 investor visa is approved and issued.