EB5 Investor Visa Lawyer Blog

Are you a citizen of Mexico? Would you like to live in the United States with your spouse and your unmarried children under the age of 21? Would you like to be permanent residents of the United States and be able to open a business in the United States? Would you like for your unmarried children under the age of 21 to be able to attend school as residents? If so, the EB-5 investor visa can be the most appropriate petition for investors.

The EB-5 visa for investors {under the EB 5 pilot program which has a reduced investment of $500,000} requires an investment through a United States Regional Center. Unlike other investor visas, such as the E-1 or E-2, the EB-5 visa grants permanent residence status upon approval of the petition. There is no waiting period while in the United States to adjust unlike some other visas. The EB 5 petition, once approved, also bestows permanent residence status on your spouse and all unmarried children under the age of 21. For the EB-5 pilot program, these are done in targeted employment areas where the unemployment rate is documented at 150% above the unemployment rate. This allows the reduced investment of $500,000. All investments must be "at risk" which is why it is crucial to have a due diligence investigation on the Regional Center as well as the project. You must only use approved Regional Centers by the USCIS which petition for this approval with an I-924. The jobs which must be created to satisfy the requirements of the USCIS are ten jobs but they can be indirect jobs which are normally associated with the construction of the project.

For citizens of Mexico, the ability to reside permanently in the United States can be of great benefit. In addition, the EB 5 visa can lead to citizenship after the required period of time as lawful permanent residency. United States Citizenship for yourself, your family and, of course, future generations should be part of your immigration plans.