EB-5 Investor Visa USA

As one of the world’s most developed countries, the United States has been called the land of opportunity, and for business interests, there is a lot of truth in that statement. However, the US also offers world-class healthcare and education, state-of-the-art infrastructure and services, and the country is very eclectic when it comes to lifestyle choices – if you can dream it, you can probably find it.

The US EB-5 Investor Visa is among the most expensive Golden Visas currently available, with a required minimum investment of $800,000.

To qualify for the USA’s EB-5 Investor Visa, the investor must invest in a US business or project that is approved for the EB-5 program, the investment must be considered ‘at-risk’ based upon the program’s definitions, and the investment must create at least 10 jobs. Astons’ Florida office monitors and ensures all of these conditions are met before, during, and once the 5 year hold has terminated. We receive official confirmation about businesses and projects before permitting our clients to move forward.

No, unlike most Golden Visa programs, purchasing real estate is not an investment option for the EB-5. The investor must direct the investment funds into an approved US business or project and that investment must result in the creation of at least 10 jobs.

Yes, the EB-5 Investor Visa program is a direct route to a US Green Card in only 2 years, but after 5 years of residency, Green Cards holders are eligible to apply for US citizenship.

One of the issues that all entrepreneurs, investors, and families who are considering the EB-5 have to consider are the tax implications that come with US residency and US citizenship. United States tax liabilities apply to all worldwide income, regardless of where you live, for both Green Card holders and US citizens alike.

Though not explicitly stated in the official program regulations of the EB-5 program, as the EB-5 is a direct route to a Green Card, the rules for Green Cards control all residency requirements. If a Green Card holder is absent from the US for lengthy periods of time, then the US government can decide that the Green Card holder has abandoned their residency.

Yes, Astons is a licensed agent that helps entrepreneurs, investors, and families achieve citizenship and residency across the globe, including the US. We maintain licensed partnerships with official government agencies operating CBI and RBI programs as well as maintain local partnerships with officially licensed lawyers and experts. Our team always operates within the laws and regulations of the countries we work in.