EB-5 Investment Programs

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