OVERVIEW
The EB-5 visa for Immigrant Investors is a United States visa created by the Immigration Act of 1990. This visa provides a method of obtaining a green card for foreign nationals who invest money in the United States. To obtain the visa, individuals must invest at least $1,000,000 USD, creating at least 10 jobs By investing in certain regional centers with high unemployment rates, the required investment amount is $500,000. The Immigrant Investor Pilot Program was created by Section 610 of Public Law 102-395 on October 6, 1992. This was in accordance to a Congressional mandate aimed at stimulating economic activity and job growth, while allowing eligible aliens the opportunity to become lawful permanent residents.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Investment Funds are from a lawful source
- Investment will make a positive impact
- Investment has or will create jobs
- Investment funds must be at risk
- There are no requirements as to age, nationality,work experience or entrepreneur achievements
FAMILY
- Spouse may accompany
- Unmarried children under 21 may accompany
- Dependent Status: Temporary/2 Years - Permanent therafter
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