Residency by Investment

US EB-5 Investor Visa

Become a permanent US resident by creating employment opportunities and also investing capital

1990

year the EB-5 investor started

$800,000

minimum requirement

30-36 months

months processing time

Created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the country’s economy, the EB-5 Investor Visa Program offers you the opportunity to apply for lawful permanent residency (and obtain your Green Card) through creating jobs and investing capital.

Benefits of the EB-5 Investor Visa

Reside in States with Favourable Tax Regimes

You’ll be free to reside in states free from state-level income tax, including Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and, also, Wyoming.

Smooth Your Route to US Citizenship

After 5 years of permanent residency in the US, you can then apply for full US citizenship.

Take Advantage of Fantastic Medical and Educational Facilities

The US is home to some of the most advanced medical institutions, plus plenty of private schools, and also some of the best universities in the world.

Who Can Get USA Residency

Investor

Firstly, over 18 years old
Also, with a valid government-issued ID such as a passport
Next, be healthy with no communicable diseases
Plus, have at least $800,000 capital to invest
Lastly, be able to prove you’ve sourced your funds legally

Spouse

Firstly, over 18 years old
Secondly, with a valid national ID such as a passport
Finally, have a clean bill of health

Children Under 21

Still unmarried

Program Requirements

To qualify for the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, you must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND meet other requirements:

OPTION 1. Create a New Business

Invest at least $1,050,000 into the business which, however, reduces to $800,000 if investing in a designated Targeted Employment Area
Create at least 10 full-time employment positions
The business must benefit the US economy by providing goods or services to US markets
You must also be involved in the day-to-day management of the business
Invest at least $1,050,000 into the business which, however, reduces to $800,000 if investing in a designated Targeted Employment Area
Create at least 10 full-time employment positions
The business must benefit the US economy by providing goods or services to US markets
You must also be involved in the day-to-day management of the business

OPTION 2. Invest Passively in a Regional Center

An EB-5 Regional Center is an economic unit, public or private, in the US, involved with promoting economic growth. As with option one, this starts from $800,000.

While there are over 700 Regional Centers, many do not have active projects nor are they in compliance under the new regulations so it is important to select the right one. RIF Trust can assist you here. 90% of our clients interested in American immigrant investor visas choose this option.

Other Requirements and Benefits

As a US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program holder, you must spend 5 years of legal residence in the country to qualify for US citizenship.

The world’s largest economy is the perfect base for business-minded people and investors. You can live, work, study, or, indeed, retire anywhere in the US, not determined by where the investment is made.

Your unmarried children have access to the US education system. In addition, the source of funds can be a gift such as that from a parent.

Speak To An Expert

The Premium Passport team has global experts in over 13 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.

Application Process

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5 US EB-5 Investor Visa onboarding begins

We commence our US investment visa process, appropriately enough, with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the initial RIF Trust due diligence. Following this screening, we will provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign. At this stage, we will also recommend a US EB-5 immigration attorney to assist with the overall process.
You will also be required to select a qualifying investment. For those interested in a Regional Center (passive investment option), we can connect you with one with a track record history associated with EB-5 projects. RIF Trust will help guide an EB-5 investor through the selection process.
The legal team will complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents. They will closely liaise with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to comply with the programme parameters.

Application review and submission

Before submitting your documents for this investor’s visa in the USA, we review your application to ensure that it meets all the specific requirements of the EB-5 Investor Programme.

Next, our case processing team will submit the relevant forms to USCIS. Then, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services undertakes its own due diligence and studies all the paperwork

EB-5 Investor Petition processing

If your investment immigration in the US application is successful, USCIS processes the EB-5 Investor Petition. Depending on the volume of applications for this investor visa in the USA, this can take between a few months and a couple of years.

Obtaining a provisional Green Card

We complete the form for you and your family as well to receive conditional permanent residency visas. After completion, RIF Trust file this with USCIS.

Receiving residency

Finally, USCIS issues you your conditional permanent residency visas. These become unconditional. Once they do, you become eligible to apply for US citizenship.