The United States government established the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program in 1990 to attract foreign investor and stimulate economic growth. Over the years, the investment amount for projects within Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs) was set at USD500.000, while projects of non-TEAs required a USD1,000,000 of investment. As of March 11, 2022, eligible foreign national can invest USD800,000 in projects within TEAs or infrastructure projects or make a standard investment of USD1,050,000. Once investors demonstrate that their investment can create at least 10 jobs for American workers, they and their families can obtain green cards.

TEAs refer to rural regions or areas where the unemployment rate is 1.5 times higher than the national average. When EB-5 visa applicants invest in projects located within these TEAs, the required investment amount is USD800,000 instead of USD1,050,000.

Under the EB-5 visa program, applicants must invest in a business project that creates 10 jobs in the United States and sustains them for at least two years. This investment qualifies the applicant for a 2 years conditional green card. Within 90 days before the end of the 2 years period, if the immigrant investor’s investment remains active, they can apply to remove conditions on their green card and obtain a 10 years green card, which becoming a permanent resident of the United States.

The United States citizen and immigration services (USCIS) allocates approximately 10,000 visa slots annually for the EB-5 immigrant investor program. Since 2011, increased transparency of the program, improvements in the application process, and the growing number of regional centers across the United States have significantly boosted confidence in the program. These enhancements have attracted more investors and business projects to participate in the EB-5 Immigration Investor Program.

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is now one of the fastest, least restrictive, and most efficient pathways for immigration among all U.S. immigration categories.  The EB-5 visa program allows investors to obtain a U.S. permanent resident green card by investing in U.S businesses and bringing their spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21. Usually, U.S. investor visa able to obtain United States permanent green card. Kaizen has professional teams that can provide services to assist you in obtaining your green card. If you require our services, please contact our professional consultant.

See also:
USA EB-5 Visa Application (Immigrant Investor) Procedures and Fees