EB-5 Investment Programs

The EB-5 Program (also known as the Immigrant Investor Program) was administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to allow qualified foreign investors who meet specific capital investment and job creation requirements, to obtain their permanent residency and become proud contributors to U.S. communities.

The US Congress created the EB-5 Program in 1990 to benefit the U.S. economy by attracting investments from qualified foreign investors. Under the Program, each investor is required to demonstrate that at least ten new jobs were created or saved as a result of the EB-5 investment, which must be a minimum of $1.8 million, or $900,000 if the funds are invested in certain high-unemployment or rural areas

When it comes to EB-5 Program, there are two ways for an immigrant to invest his/her money – direct investment and Regional Center investment. The main difference between the two is that, in a regional center program, you invest in a business through a government-approved organization while, in a traditional direct program, you invest directly into the enterprise.

Direct Investment: Direct EB-5 investors who choose a direct investment are required by law to invest in a commercial enterprise, whether alone or together with fellow investors, that directly creates at least 10 new, direct, full-time jobs that per EB-5 investor, with jobs lasting for at least two years. The commercial enterprise can be structured in a number of different ways, including as a sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, and limited liability company.

 Indirect Investment: An EB-5 Regional Center is a government-approved but privately run business entity. A regional center acts as a medium between the investor and EB5 Projects. The regional center acts as a source for investors to help them secure a green card in the US by meeting the conditions of job creation and forming a new commercial enterprise on one side and helping the project to raise funds for its construction and operations purposes on the other side. They are responsible for creating a win-win situation for both parties. Regional Centers are approved by the USCIS and regulated as well.

• One of the fastest ways to obtain a U.S. green card and U.S. citizenship
• Provides permanent residency in the United States for the applicant, spouse and any children under the age of 21
• Provides similar benefits as a U.S. citizen
• The investor will get a return for the invested money like any other company invested capital. The investor will be investing his money on US federal and state approved ONLY EB-5 projects that are more reliable and safe money-making projects.
• Assured route to permanent residency as long as you fulfil the minimum investment and job-creation requirements.
• No age limit, No educational requirements, No language requirements.
• Complete freedom to travel and reside anywhere within the country.
• You can, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, apply for American citizenship and can retain your Indian roots by applying for Overseas Citizen of India status.
• Get jobs, including government jobs, or setup one or multiple businesses, or simply lead a retired life without any employment or sponsorship-related restrictions.
• Your spouse will automatically be granted a green card, which means he or she can live, work, and travel just like any other permanent resident without any spouse-centric legal restrictions.
• Enjoy greater international mobility through the visa-free travel privileges available to US green card holders.
• As a permanent resident, your unmarried children can:
  • Study in some of the best institutions in the world without facing restrictions imposed on foreign students.
  • Pay 150% to 300% lower tuition fee as compared to foreign students.
  • Enjoy more funding and scholarship options as compared to foreign students.
  • Explore job opportunities without worrying about issues like work permits, sponsorship, processing delays, expiry of visa, or restrictions on job mobility

• The investor must be investing at least US $1.8 million (or at least $800,000 if in a designated targeted employment area). The targeted employment area is a rural area or area that has experienced a high unemployment rate of at least 150% of the national average.
• The investment must be shown to benefit the U.S. economy, usually by providing goods or services to domestic markets.
• The new business must — directly or indirectly — create at least ten full-time positions for U.S. workers.
  • – May include citizens, Green Card holders, and others allowed to work in the U.S.
  • – May not include the EB-5 petitioner or their family members.
• The capital investment does not have to be all cash but may also comprise:
  • – Cash equivalents or indebtedness are secured by the investor’s assets and for which they are liable.
  • – Equipment, stock, or other tangible property.
• The EB-5 petitioner may be involved directly in a management capacity or as a limited partner.

1. Invest a minimum of 800,000 USD in TEA + 100,000 USD in Legal, Admin Fees etc.

2. Generate 10 jobs for qualified US workers.

3. Submit the I-526 Petition to USCIS via a US Immigration Attorney

4. After approval of the I-526 application, go to your local consulate to receive the EB-5 Visa

5. Enter the USA with a conditional residence for 2 years with your spouse and unmarried children below 21 years.

6. After 2 years of conditional residence, apply for conditions to be removed and get permanent residence.

7. Return of your Investment