Immigration Information

Employment-Based fifth preference visa (EB-5)

美國EB-5投資移民

Employment-Based fifth preference visa (EB-5)

 

Project Description

The U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is a priority employment-based immigration programme designed to attract foreign investment and promote economic development. The primary goal of the programme is to create jobs through investment, drive capital inflows, and promote local economic growth. Generally, applicants are required to invest in designated U.S. regional centres and create at least 10 jobs in order to obtain U.S. permanent resident status (green card) and to live and work freely in the United States.

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EB-5 Immigrant Investor Advantages

  • Funds can be gifted.
    By investing in rural projects, the entire family can obtain a green card in as little as 2.5 years.
    No age, English, education, or work experience requirements.
    Applicants may live, study and work anywhere in the U.S. until approved.

 

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Petition Requirements

  • Make a qualifying investment of at least $800,000 in a USCIS-designated Regional Centre project.
  • The Regional Center must establish a new business or invest in an existing business, and the business must have been established or reorganised after 19 November 1990.
  • The project must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. persons.
  • Proof of source of funds is required.

The EB-5 immigrant investor application process usually takes about 3 years, but the exact time frame may vary.

 

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Process

  1. Consultation and appraisal.
  2. Selection of regional centre projects and completion of investments.
  3. Signing the contract.
  4. Undergo medical examination and provide a certificate of no criminal record.
    Interview.
  5. Successful approval.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long do I need to stay in the U.S. each year after obtaining my visa?

  • Under the EB-5 immigrant investor programme, all permanent residents are required to enter the U.S. every six months and are not permitted to remain abroad for more than 180 days.

 

What is the difference between ‘permanent residency’ and ‘citizenship’?

  • Once you receive your green card and become a lawful permanent resident, you will have most of the rights and responsibilities of a U.S. citizen, except the right to vote and certain public benefits.

 

What is the difference between a ‘conditional’ and ‘unconditional’ green card?

  • Under U.S. law, an investor who receives an EB-5 immigrant investor visa will first receive a ‘conditional’ green card, which will be reissued after two years with no further restrictions. Both green cards offer the same rights and privileges.

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The above is a brief introduction to the EB-5 immigrant investor programme in the United States. For more detailed information, please consult a professional immigration consultant.

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