Investor Green Card (EB-5) Services
Victoria Barr Law assists investors in securing U.S. permanent residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, offering expert legal guidance every step of the way.
What Is the EB-5 Investor Green Card?
The EB-5 Investor Program grants U.S. permanent residency to foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment in a U.S.-based commercial enterprise and create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Investors can obtain a green card for themselves and eligible family members.
Who Is Eligible for an Investor Green Card?
- Minimum Investment: $1,050,000 or $800,000 if investing in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
- Job Creation Requirement: Must create or preserve at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs.
- Lawful Source of Funds: Investment funds must come from a legal and verifiable source.
- Active Involvement: Must actively engage in managing the U.S. commercial enterprise or maintain a policy-forming role.
Required Documents for the EB-5 Petition
- Completed Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor)
- Proof of investment amount and source
- Business plan and job creation projections
- Company registration and formation documents
- Bank statements and financial records
- Affidavits from relevant professionals
EB-5 Application Process
- Invest Funds: Make a qualifying investment in a U.S. business or Regional Center project.
- File Form I-526: Submit the petition with all supporting documents to USCIS.
- USCIS Review: USCIS evaluates the petition and may issue a Request for Evidence (RFE).
- Conditional Residency Approval: If approved, receive conditional U.S. residency for two years.
- File Form I-829: After two years, file to remove conditions and obtain permanent residency.
Why Choose Victoria Barr Law?
- Investor Visa Experts: We specialize in handling complex EB-5 applications with detailed legal precision.
- Comprehensive Document Preparation: We help compile business plans, financial records, and job creation documentation.
- Ongoing Case Monitoring: We track USCIS petitions and respond promptly to any requests for additional information.
- Bilingual Legal Services: We offer services in both English and Spanish for seamless communication.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Investor Green Card (EB-5)
The EB-5 program allows foreign investors to obtain a Green Card by investing a minimum amount in a U.S.-based business that creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
The minimum investment is $800,000 for projects located in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs) and $1.05 million for projects outside TEAs.
A TEA is an area with high unemployment or a rural location. Investing in TEA-designated projects allows investors to qualify for the reduced $800,000 investment amount.
The process involves filing Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition), making the qualifying investment, obtaining conditional residency, and later filing Form I-829 to remove conditions on the Green Card.
The EB-5 process can take 2 to 5 years, depending on USCIS processing times, country-specific visa availability, and the complexity of the project.
Investors can invest in new commercial enterprises or Regional Center projects that meet the job creation and economic impact requirements under the EB-5 program.
Yes, spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old of EB-5 investors are eligible for derivative Green Cards.
If the project fails to create or preserve the required jobs, the investor’s Green Card application may be denied, and conditional residency may not be made permanent.
Yes, EB-5 investors can manage their own businesses as long as the business meets investment and job creation requirements.
Regional Center investments allow indirect job creation, while direct investments require the investor to directly create 10 full-time jobs in their business.