EB-5 – US Residency by Investment for investors and their families

EB-5 – US Investment and Immigration

EB-5 is intended for investors who contribute qualified capital to a commercial enterprise in the U.S. and meet job creation requirements. A spouse and unmarried children under 21 may be considered for inclusion; an attorney must evaluate the children's ages and the family's profile conditions separately.

Minimum Investment Amount

This is the investment capital and does not include project management fees, legal fees, government filing fees, translation, and related costs. The applicable capital level at the time of filing must be verified.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrate the lawful source of funds and the path of the money with appropriate documentation.
• Capital must be invested according to EB-5 requirements and be at risk; it is not a guaranteed savings deposit.
• Create at least 10 full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers; specific regulations apply for preserving jobs in troubled businesses.
• Meet requirements regarding the enterprise, the investment, and individual immigration eligibility.

Direct Investment or Regional Center?

The Regional Center program is currently authorized until 09/30/2027 by USCIS. The status of the Regional Center and project documentation must be checked before committing.

Process to Green Card

1. U.S. attorney assesses the family, source of funds, and investment plan.
2. Due diligence on project/business documentation, execution of investment, and preparation of I-526 or I-526E.
3. After petition approval, proceed with consular processing for an immigrant visa or adjust status if eligible, depending on visa availability.
4. Upon approval of adjustment of status or entry via EB-5 visa, the investor and dependents are granted 2-year conditional permanent residence.
5. File Form I-829 within 90 days immediately preceding the 2-year anniversary of receiving conditional residence to petition for the removal of conditions.

Rural, Quota, and Processing Times

Visa set-asides include 20% for rural, 10% for high unemployment, and 2% for infrastructure. USCIS has a priority processing mechanism for rural petitions, but this does not guarantee processing times or perpetual visa availability. You must cross-reference the Visa Bulletin and USCIS guidance at each stage.

Support from KeyApply

KeyApply handles inquiries, coordinates information, and collaborates with U.S. immigration attorneys. Attorneys assess eligibility and manage legal work as per the contract. The scope of service and fees are confirmed before execution.

For effective discussion, please prepare your total budget, source of assets/income, nationality, place of residence, spouse's information, and children's ages.

The “Consultation Needed” variant priced at 0 CAD is for scheduling a discussion; it is not the investment capital or the total service fee.

Official Sources

• USCIS – Green Card for Immigrant Investors
• USCIS – EB-5 Investor Eligibility
• USCIS – EB-5 Process
• USCIS – EB-5 Questions and Answers
• USCIS – Approved Regional Centers
• U.S. Department of State – Visa Bulletin

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