The Employment-based Immigration Fifth Preference EB-5 (known as EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program) aims to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. According to the latest policy requirements for the EB-5, foreign investors (and their spouses and unmarried children under 21) who invest USD 800,000 in a U.S. commercial enterprise that creates 10 jobs in the U.S. are eligible to apply for a Green Card (permanent residence).
Application requirements
To apply for a U.S. EB-5 Visa, you need to satisfy the following requirements:
1. Invest at least USD 800,000 in Regional Center Program in a targeted employment area, which can create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.
2. Main applicant should explain the legal source of fund for the investment.
3. Main applicant should possess family assets with a net worth of USD 1 million or above.
Program Benefits
1. One of the most efficient route to permanent resident status.
2. Freedom to live and work in one of the most desirable destinations.
3. Exposure to wide range of education resources and benefits.
4. Minimal requirement on education background and language skills.
5. Eligible to apply for U. S. citizenship after 5 years of permanent residence.
