Investor Visas (EB-5 Program)
Victoria Barr Law assists investors in securing permanent residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program by navigating U.S. immigration laws and investment requirements.
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- Temporary Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1)
- Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (I-129)
- Permanent Employment Visas (Green Card Sponsorship)
- Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers (I-140)
- Investor Visas (EB-5 Program)
- Standalone Investor Petition (I-526)
- Regional Center Investor Petition (I-526E)
- Employment Authorization (I-765)
What Is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows foreign investors to obtain U.S. permanent residency by investing in qualifying businesses that create jobs for U.S. workers. Successful applicants receive green cards for themselves and eligible family members.EB-5 Visa Eligibility Requirements
- Investment Amount: A minimum investment of $1,050,000 or $800,000 if investing in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
- Job Creation: The investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs.
- Legitimate Source of Funds: Applicants must prove that the investment funds were lawfully obtained.
- Business Type: Investment must be in a new commercial enterprise or a troubled business meeting EB-5 criteria.
Required Documents for EB-5 Visa Applications
- Completed Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor)
- Proof of lawful source of investment funds
- Business investment plan and economic impact analysis
- Employment creation documentation
- Organizational structure and company formation documents
- Bank records and audited financial statements
EB-5 Visa Process
- Investment & Business Setup: The investor commits capital to a qualifying U.S. enterprise.
- File Form I-526: Submit the immigrant petition along with supporting documents.
- USCIS Review & Approval: USCIS reviews the petition, including investment and job creation evidence.
- Visa Processing & Interview: Approved investors apply for a visa or adjustment of status through Form I-485.
- Conditional Residency: Upon approval, the investor receives a conditional green card valid for two years.
- File Form I-829: Apply to remove residency conditions by proving the investment’s success.
Why Choose Victoria Barr Law?
- Experienced EB-5 Attorneys: We have extensive experience guiding clients through EB-5 visa applications.
- Comprehensive Case Management: We assist with business plans, financial documentation, and USCIS filings.
- Investor Representation: We represent investors before USCIS and in consular interviews abroad.
- Bilingual Legal Services: We provide services in both English and Spanish for seamless communication.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Investor Visas (EB-5 Program)
The EB-5 visa program allows foreign investors to obtain U.S. Green Cards by investing a minimum amount in a qualifying U.S. commercial enterprise that creates jobs.
The minimum investment is $1.05 million, or $800,000 if the investment is in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) with high unemployment or rural areas.
Your investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within two years of the investment.
TEAs are designated areas with high unemployment rates or rural locations where the minimum EB-5 investment is reduced to $800,000.
The EB-5 process can take 2 to 5 years, depending on USCIS processing times, visa availability, and the complexity of the investment project.