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Why EB-5?

For foreign nationals with the necessary capital, the EB-5 program can be an excellent way to obtain permanent resident status in the United States. Unlike other immigrant visa options, the EB-5 visa requires no U.S. employer to act as a sponsor, nor does it require any specialized knowledge, skills, or experience. Further, the EB-5 program is not limited to foreign nationals from specific treaty nations.

 The direct benefits of the EB-5 visa for foreign investors include the following:

  • One of the fastest methods to gain permanent residency in the United States for the investor, his/her spouse, and unmarried children under 21 years of age.
  • Freedom to live and work anywhere in the United States, without restriction, including in states such as Florida and Texas with no state income tax.
  • Education benefits such as access to public elementary, middle, and high schools and lower-cost in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
  • No visa sponsor requirements.
  • No H-1B work visa needed for employment.
  • Investment must be “at risk” but can be secured by collateral in a real estate project to minimize downside risk; EB5AN focuses on projects with structural downside protection.
  • In the event of a political change/significant event in the investor’s home country, he/she and family can immediately gain entry to the United States without delay.
  • Potential for U.S. citizenship after minimum five years of established permanent residency in the United States.