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Astons > Residency by Investment > EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program USA
Minimum Investment from $800,000
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Within 24 hours, we shall conduct a preliminary assessment and gauge your prospects
Approval in 4-8 months
Only US Residency Program Awarding Green Cards
Without any doubt, the United States is the most sought-after destination for residency and citizenship by all global entrepreneurs, investors, and families – making the US Golden Visa, better known as the EB-5 Investor Visa Program one of the most popular investment migration options.
The EB-5 Investor Visa is the quickest and most direct route to living, working, and studying in US for your whole family, and it is the only US visa program that offers a direct route to a green card – as well as US citizenship eligibility after only 5 years.
Like all Golden Visas, the US Investor program is open to individual investors or entire families.
Unlike many Golden Visa programs, the US EB-5 Investor program is open to all nationalities – there are no country exclusions for the program.
US Golden Visa applications typically require around a year for approval which results in a temporary residency permit, and after the second year of residency, Golden Visa holders receive a US Green Card.
Astons’ US office in Fort Lauderdale Florida, has handled hundreds of EB-5 applications assisting global entrepreneurs, investors, and families to realize their own American Dream. Astons’ US team is on the ground and will guide you through every stage of the application process to deliver success – and our experts are available to answer any question, such as:
For the US EB-5 Golden Visa, it is best to begin with our Free Confidential and Comprehensive Consultation, and Astons’ experts will analyze how your specific wants, needs, goals, and demands align with the program and provide you with the best solutions.
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The US EB-5 Investor Visa has a very basic list of eligibility requirements:
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US citizens may travel without a visa to over 185 countries worldwide, including the EU & UK. Green Card holders can visit several countries without a visa, including Mexico and Canada. US Residents can travel internationally with their Green Card provided they are travelling to a country offering the same rights to Green Card holders as to American citizens.
To qualify for the EB-5 Visa route, the main applicant must invest a minimum of $800,000 in a US business.
The investment must directly create ten full-time jobs, and the money must remain at risk throughout the process.
Most successful EB-5 investments are made through a Regional Center; a USCIS-approved economic entity that covers a specific jurisdiction. Most Regional Centers are real estate developments, with the capacity to generate job vacancies for the EB-5 program.
Investing through such a center relieves the EB-5 investor from the responsibility of running the business and meeting job creation requirements – the center handles these requirements alongside the day-to-day business.
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EB-5 is a multi-step process administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Astons’ focus is to provide a hassle-free and seamless service, assisting you every step of the way from initial consultation to successful US Residency/Citizenship acquisition.
We will guide you through the EB-5 visa process with due diligence and care, ensuring that your application is submitted correctly and followed through to application approval.
Astons’ immigration advisors will evaluate each investor’s personal circumstances and guide them through each of the EB-5 program stages, helping to select the right Regional Center, and a suitable business to invest in.
Once the EB-5 investor has selected the right project, investment funds must be transferred into an escrow account.
To establish an investor’s eligibility for classification as an EB-5 Immigrant Investor, our expert immigration lawyers will file the initial application, called the I-526 petition, with the USCIS.
The I-526 petition must provide proof of investment and verify that the enterprise will create the necessary number of jobs.
If the I-526 petition is approved, Astons proceed with the documentation for a two-year Conditional Green Card. If the I-526 petition is denied, then investment funds are returned in accordance with the terms of the Regional Center partnership agreement.
Once an applicant has been approved as an EB-5 investor, they and their qualifying family members receive Conditional Green Cards valid for two years, and must enter the US within 180 days if not already present.
The final step in the EB-5 visa process is to become an unconditional permanent resident by removing the two-year conditional status. Between months 22-24 of the EB-5 investor conditional period, Astons’ immigration lawyers file the I-829 petition. This is supported with documents to prove that EB-5 visa requirements have been met and at least 10 jobs have been created.
The investor and eligible family members receive a permanent Green Card if the I-829 petition is approved.
All applicants including the investor, their spouse, and unmarried children under the age of 21 may then permanently live and work in the United States and may apply to become US citizens after a five year period from the date initial conditional residency began.
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.
Why Our Clients Choose Us
ASTONS is one of the original firms and has helped to mold the investment migration industry. Founded in London in 1989, Astons has evolved into a family of global companies now headquartered in Dubai.
A global footprint of 8 office locations, and available on-demand via text message, WhatsApp, Telegram, or email.
ASTONS maintains licensed partnerships with the official governmental agencies, operates in accordance with all laws and regulations - ensuring no risks for you, your reputation, and your investment.
Averaging 300 clients a year, Astons continues to build on our success story of 9,000+ clients, from over 100 countries, and $2.6+ Billion USD in investments.
100% of clients who pass Astons’ due diligence review have had their applications approved.
Solutions for discerning investors with official government programs in over 2 dozen countries and a premium real estate catalog in 11 countries. Our experts find the most advantageous solutions to address every client’s wants, needs, and demands.
ASTONS is relied upon for expert insights and commentary by: Bloomberg, The Times, CNN, The Telegraph, El Tiempo, El Pais, El Economista, MSN UK, SchengenVisainfo and many others.
ASTONS didn’t create the world of investment migration, we perfected it for the benefit of investors. Ranked a TOP-25 firm by Uglobal Immigration Magazine, Best European Citizenship Advisor 2018, and Best Full-Service Investment Immigration Firm 2019.
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Country | Type | Min. Investment | Processing Time | |
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Cyprus | Permanent residency | EUR 300,000 | 2 Months | Learn more |
UAE | Residency permit | USD 205,000 | 2 Weeks | Learn more |
Malta | Residency permit | USD 300,000 | 60 Days | Learn more |
Spain | Residency permit | EUR 500,000 | 60 Days | Learn more |
Greece | Residency permit | EUR 250,000 | 2 Months | Learn more |
Portugal | Residency permit | EUR 280,000 | 90 Days | Learn more |
Monaco | Residency permit | EUR 500,000 | 2-6 Months | Learn more |
Hungary | Residency permit | EUR 250,000 | 4 Months | Learn more |
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UK, London
Turkey , Istanbul
Cyprus, Limassol
Greece, Athens
Portugal, Cascais
USA, Fort Lauderdale
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