US EB5 Green Card Program
Welcome to ONE TRUST Consultants – Your Pathway to the U.S. EB-5 Green Card Program
The United States offers an array of opportunities in health, education, and business, making it a top destination for individuals worldwide. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) since 1990, aims to bolster the economy by creating jobs and drawing capital investment from foreign individuals. This unique program provides investors and their immediate families (spouses and unmarried children under 21) with a Green Card within 24 to 36 months, granting the freedom to live, work, study, and travel across the United States.
Eligibility Criteria for EB-5 Visa
To qualify for the EB-5 Visa, applicants must make a minimum investment of $800,000 in a commercial enterprise located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
This investment should lead to the creation of at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. citizens. Additionally, applicants must be at least 21 years old, and no prior business management experience, language proficiency, specific education level, or fund source is required.
The EB-5 Application Process
The application process for the EB-5 Visa involves several key steps, including signing a contract and making an initial payment, undergoing preliminary checks, opening an escrow account, transferring investment funds and administrative fees, and filing the I-526 Application to USCIS. Upon approval, applicants can submit their Immigrant Visa Application to the National Visa Center, complete necessary medical tests and interviews, receive the Immigrant Visa, and enter the U.S. Within six months of landing, individuals receive a conditional Green Card, which can be converted into an unconditional Green Card by filing the I-829 with USCIS before the conditional Green Card expires. After holding the Green Card for five years, individuals can apply for naturalization.
Residency by Investment Programs
In addition to the EB-5 Green Card Program, ONE TRUST Consultants offers various residency by investment programs, including the US E2 Investor Residency Visa Program, US L1 Residency Visa Program, Canada Start-Up Visa Permanent Residency, Canada Intra Company Transferee Visa, Portugal Golden Residency Visa, Greece Golden Residency Visa, Malta Permanent Residency Visa, Spain Golden Residency Visa, Cyprus Permanent Residency Visa, Bulgaria Permanent Residency Visa, UK Innovator Residence Visa, UK Sole Representative Visa, Hungary Entrepreneur Residence Visa, and Estonia Residence Visa.
EB-5 Application Process and Timeline
Below is an expected timeline for the EB-5 application. Our team will walk you through the process every step of the way.
- Sign a contract and make initial payment.
- Undergo preliminary checks and receive documents checklist and application package.
- Open an escrow account and transfer investment funds and administrative fees.
- File I-526 Application to USCIS and wait for approval.
Submit Immigrant Visa Application to the National Visa Center.
Complete medical test and interview.
Receive Immigrant Visa and enter the U.S. within 6 months.
- After landing, receive a conditional Green Card.
- File I-829 with USCIS before the expiry of the conditional Green Card.
- Receive unconditional Green Card.
- Apply for Naturalization after 5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
The EB-5 Visa is a pathway to obtaining a U.S. Green Card, established by the Immigration Act of 1990. It requires a minimum investment amount of $800,000 for projects located in designated Targeted Employment Areas.
- Equal rights and privileges as other U.S. residents.
- A secure environment for family and investments.
- Lower living costs compared to many industrialized nations.
- Work opportunities for students during and after college.
- Access to public education, healthcare, and social security.
Professionals, business people, retirees, and individuals from various backgrounds can apply.
No, EB-5 Visa holders can live anywhere in the U.S. without restrictions.
Investors must prove that their assets were obtained through legal means, including business earnings, salaries, investments, property sales, inheritances, gifts, or other lawful methods.
Yes, as long as any gift taxes are paid. The gift must be a genuine transaction and not a loan or a temporary arrangement to be repaid after gaining permanent resident status.
After receiving the Green Card, the individual must reside in the U.S. for at least 30 months within the 5-year period before applying for naturalization.
