US EB5

The United States remains a top global destination for investors and entrepreneurs, offering unmatched opportunities for wealth creation, business expansion, and family security.

Key Benefits

Minimal Entry Requirements

• No language, education, or managerial experience required.
• Funds can come from lawful sources such as business profits, inheritance, or gifts.
• No requirement to live near the investment location.

Financial Advantages

• Access to the world’s largest and strongest economy.
• The U.S. dollar remains the most stable global currency.
• Leading center for finance, innovation, and technology.

Lifestyle & Family Benefits

• One of the highest living standards worldwide.
• Home to world-class education, including Ivy League universities.
• Top-tier healthcare and advanced infrastructure.
• Freedom to sponsor relatives for their own Green Cards.
• A safe, multicultural society with vibrant cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and Chicago.

Business & Mobility

• A thriving, innovation-driven market that welcomes entrepreneurship.
• Direct access to North American and global markets.
• Hub for technology, finance, entertainment, and manufacturing.

Once naturalized, U.S. citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 countries.

The EB-5 Investor Visa Program provides investors with several ways to qualify for permanent residency, depending on their investment type and level of business involvement. The minimum investment threshold varies based on location and project type:

• US $1,050,000 – Standard investment amount.
• US $800,000 – Reduced investment for projects located in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs) — rural regions or areas with high unemployment (150% of the national average).

1. New Business Enterprise

Invest at least US $1,050,000 in a new or existing for-profit commercial enterprise that directly creates a minimum of 10 full-time jobs for U.S. citizens or lawful residents within two years.
Eligible business types include:
Sole proprietorships, partnerships, joint ventures, corporations, or holding companies.

This option allows investors to take an active management role and offers greater flexibility in shaping their business strategy.

2. Regional Center Investment

Invest US $800,000 in a business affiliated with a USCIS-approved Regional Center. These centers manage EB-5 projects and streamline compliance with immigration requirements.
Key advantages include:

• Indirect and induced jobs count toward the 10-job creation requirement.
• Investors are not required to actively manage the enterprise.
• Geographic freedom – investors can live anywhere in the U.S.

3. Troubled Business Investment

Invest US $800,000 in a business at least two years old that has experienced a net loss equal to at least 20% of its net worth during the previous one to two years.
This option helps preserve existing jobs while revitalizing struggling U.S. businesses.

To qualify for the EB-5 Investor Visa, applicants must meet both general and investment-specific conditions.

General Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must prove the lawful source of funds used for the investment.
• Investment must benefit the U.S. economy and create at least 10 full-time jobs.
• The investor must play an active or policy-forming role in the enterprise (directly or through a Regional Center).

Specific Requirements

For New Enterprises:

• Business must be established after November 29, 1990, or restructured/expanded by at least 40%.
• Must create 10 new full-time positions within two years.

For Regional Centers:

• May count indirect job creation toward the requirement.
• Investor involvement can be minimal.

For Troubled Businesses:

• Must maintain the pre-investment number of employees.

EB-5 Visa Application Process

Obtaining U.S. residency through the EB-5 Investor Visa follows a structured, multi-step process:

1. File Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur)
   Submit evidence of investment or active investment process, including capital transfer documentation, business plans, and lawful source of funds.
2. Apply for Conditional Permanent Residency
   
   • If inside the U.S., file Form I-485 to adjust status.

1. • If abroad, file Form DS-260 at a U.S. Consulate.
     Successful applicants receive a 2-year conditional Green Card.

1. File Form I-829 (Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions)
   Within 90 days before the conditional Green Card expires, investors must prove they maintained the investment and created the required jobs.
   Upon approval, investors and their families become permanent Green Card holders.
   
   
2. Apply for U.S. Citizenship (Naturalization)
   After five years of permanent residency, investors can apply for citizenship if they:
   
   • Are 18 years or older.

1. • Have lived in the U.S. for at least 30 months out of the past five years.

1. • Demonstrate English proficiency and knowledge of U.S. civics.

1. • Exhibit good moral character and continuous residence.

Documents Required

Investors should prepare the following documents when applying:

• Proof of lawful investment source and capital transfer
  
• Proof of net worth of at least US $1 million
  
• Passports for all applicants
• Birth, marriage, and police certificates
  
• Education and employment history
  
• Military records (if applicable)
• Two recent photographs of each applicant

(Our expert team provides a complete checklist tailored to each investment type.)

The United States of America is often called the Land of Opportunity — and for good reason. As the world’s largest economy and leading innovation hub, the U.S. offers unmatched business potential, political stability, and quality of life.

Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the country boasts breathtaking natural diversity — from snow-capped Rockies to golden beaches and sprawling metropolises. Cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are global centers for culture, technology, and finance.

With world-class education, healthcare, and infrastructure, and a legal system that safeguards property rights and investments, the U.S. remains a premier destination for global investors and their families.