EB-5 Investor's Green Card

EB5 - Green Card for Investors

With a waning economy and an increase in unemployment, the U.S. more than ever is in need of foreign investors who are willing to invest $1 million (or $500,000 in certain cases) in a new commercial enterprise and to create full-time jobs for at least 10 U.S. workers. In return for their investment, the U.S. has made it possible for these investors to qualify for an EB5 green card to reside in the U.S.

An investor can create his own company as noted above, however, in cases where ab investor prefers not to be involved in the day to day decision and running of a company, he or she can invest in a Regional Center. Regional Centers are less stringent in that it allows for 10 indirect or direct employees who are new to the regional center. It also allows for an investment of $500,000 and the freedom of the EB5 investor to live anywhere in the U.S.

Some may claim that the U.S. will allow individuals with shady or unlawfully gained money to buy their way to the U.S. It should be noted here that USCIS has a strict enforcement in tracing the source of money used for these investment. Whether a loan, gift or money earned by an investor, USCIS will need to know the source of every penny in the investment.

If EB5s the road for you in obtaining a green card, please feel free to contact my office for an office consultation.