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US PERMANENT RESIDENCY BY
INVESTMENT (EB-5 INVESTOR VISA)
EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAMME (FASTER PATH TO A GREEN CARD THAN OTHER US IMMIGRANT VISAS)
INVESTMENTS IN A US BUSINESS FROM $900,000
WHOLE FAMILY RESIDENCY (INCLUDING SPOUSE & UNMARRIED CHILDREN UNDER 21)
RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK PERMANENTLY IN THE UNITED STATES
US RESIDENCY (CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD) IN 12 MONTHS
ELIGIBILITY FOR US CITIZENSHIP AFTER 5 YEARS OF BEING GRANTED A GREEN CARD, SUBJECT TO MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS
- Contents
- Intro
- Program Benefits
- Book A Free Consulation
- Investment Options
- Residency Acquisition Process
Intro
EB-5 Visa benifits
The EB-5 Visa Program was introduced by the US Congress in 1990. This route enables Immigrant Investors to secure US permanent residency (Green Card) via a $900,000 investment. Such funds must be invested in government-approved projects, with the right to release the investment in the future. Whole family eligibility includes the applicant’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 years. All family members qualify for a Green Card, and the right to live, work and study in the USA. After holding a Green Card for five years, EB-5 applicants may apply for citizenship.
US Residency
Live, study, work or retire anywhere in the US on a conditional Green Card.
Fast Processing
US Residency in 12 months; the EB-5 visa is a faster Green Card route than other US Immigrant Visas.
Whole Family Qualify
Applicant’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 years are eligible
Visa-Free Travel
Green Card holders may visit countries such as Canada and Mexico visa-free. US passport holders may travel to 170+ countries without a visa
Education
Green Card holders may access public and private high schools and colleges (including medical and law school)
Fewer Requirements
The EB-5 program has no specific requirements for employment history, education or English
5 Year Investment Term
Investments in US-approved businesses with a secure return on investment.
US Citizenship
Eligibility for US Citizenship after 5 years of holding a Green Card, subject to requirements.
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EB-5 Investment Requirements
To qualify for the EB-5 Visa route, the main applicant must invest a minimum of $900,000 in a US business. The investment must directly create ten full-time jobs, and the money must remain at risk throughout the process. Most successful EB-5 investments are made through a Regional Center; a USCIS-approved economic entity that covers a specific jurisdiction. Most Regional Centers are real estate developments, with the capacity to generate job vacancies for the EB-5 program. Investing through such a center relieves the EB-5 investor from the responsibility of running the business and meeting job creation requirements – the center handles these requirements alongside the day-to-day business.
General Investor Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- No criminal record
- Confirmed investment sources
Minimum investment threshold – $900,000
- The investment must directly create ten full-time direct jobs
- The EB-5 center must be compliant with USCIS requirements
- There is a potential return on investment, however, investment funds must be perceived tas “at-risk” to meet EB-5 visa requirements
US Permanent Residency Acquisition Process
EB-5 is a multi-step process administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Astons’ focus is to provide a hassle-free and seamless service, assisting you every step of the way from initial consultation to successful US Residency/Citizenship acquisition. We will guide you through the EB-5 visa process with due diligence and care, ensuring that your application is submitted correctly and followed through to application approval.
