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What
is investment green card or investor
visa (EB-5)? |
This is a visa category
designed for those who invest one million
dollars in a new enterprise that employs
10 U.S. workers (exclusive of the immigrant,
his/her spouse and sons and daughters)
or $500,000 if the investment is in certain
rural areas or an area of unemployment
of at least 150% of the national average.
This preference is allotted 10,000 visas
per year. Of these 10,000 visas, 5,000 are
set-aside for those who apply under a pilot
program involving a CIS-designated "Regional
Center." |
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What are
the requirements for investment?
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Establishing
a new commercial enterprise, |
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Investing the requisite
capital amount, |
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Proving the investment
comes from a lawful source of funds,
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Creating the requisite
number of jobs, |
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Demonstrating that the
investor is actively participating in the
business; and, where applicable, |
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Creating employment
within a targeted employment area. |
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How long does CIS take
to process my visa petition?
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Processing times vary from as
little as a few weeks to as much as six months.
We can't predict or promise a particular processing
time. You should plan for the entire process to
take approximately one year. "EB5 investors" obtain
permanent resident status on a conditional basis
for two years and then must apply to "remove
the condition." |
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What documents must
I prepare to process my visa petition?
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Complete biographical information for each applicant
and the principal applicant must prove the source
of the investment funds. Due to the complexity of
the application,
please consult with your attorney before providing
any documents. |
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How do
I apply?
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You will be asked to provide the
preliminary documents. We will provide you with
information about the CIS designated Regional Center
Investor Pilot Program. We can assist you in considering
the requirements and legal issues based on your
background and goals. If you are satisfied with
the nature of investments and legal requirements,
we can prepare and submit your application to the
USCIS. |
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