Why EB-5 & Why the USA?

WHY THE USA?

The United States stands as the world's most powerful economy, with a staggering GDP of $25.5 trillion that continues to expand through innovation, technological advancement, and market leadership. America's dynamic business landscape has produced global giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon while attracting the world's brightest entrepreneurs with its unparalleled venture capital ecosystem and robust intellectual property protections. The U.S. dollar's position as the global reserve currency, combined with the world's deepest financial markets and strongest regulatory framework, creates unprecedented wealth creation and investment growth opportunities.

This economic powerhouse welcomes ambitious investors to participate in its continued expansion, offering access to the most sophisticated consumer market, cutting-edge research institutions, and a culture that rewards bold entrepreneurial vision.

WHAT IS EB-5?

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows high-net-worth foreign nationals and their families to obtain U.S. Green Cards.

By investing $800,000 in certain qualified projects that create jobs for U.S. workers, eligible foreign nationals and their families receive conditional Green Cards.

After 2 years on a conditional Green Card, the foreign nationals and their families may become eligible for Permanent Residency.

WHY EB-5?

Known the world over as the land of opportunity, the United States of America boasts a rich and diverse culture, one of the strongest currencies in the world, and one of the most sought-after passports on the planet.

EB-5 is one of the most efficient routes to becoming permanent residents of the United States.

Through the USA EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, investors can enjoy a host of exclusive benefits:

  • No language skills required.

  • No minimum education required.

  • No business or managerial experience required.

  • Investment capital can come from a gift, inheritance, business ownership, or any other lawful activity.

  • No obligation to live in the area of investment.

  • The opportunity to live, work, and study anywhere in the U.S. and benefit from lower tuition fees.

  • Inclusion of dependent children under the age of 21.

EB-5 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the program, applicants must fulfill one of the investment options below in addition to meeting the following criteria:

  • Be at least 21 years of age.

  • Show legal source of assets and funds.

  • Investment (one of the investment options below).

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

The USA EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program comprises two investment options.

1. Creation of a New U.S. Enterprise (direct investment)

To be eligible for this investment option, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Make an investment of US$1.05 million in a new commercial enterprise or US$800,000 if that enterprise is in a targeted commercial area, including rural areas or areas with unemployment of at least 150 percent of the national average.

  • Create full-time employment for at least 10 qualified U.S. workers who must be direct employees of the commercial enterprise.

  • Actively manage the day-to-day activities and/or policy formulation of the enterprise.

2. Investment in a Regional Center (indirect investment)

To be eligible for this investment option, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Make an investment of US$800,000 in a regional center.

  • Create full-time employment for at least 10 qualified U.S. workers, where indirect employment is permitted.

  • Active management of the enterprise is not required.

* Regional centers are investment opportunities that have been pre-approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This option is an indirect investment through a regional center.

* You may incur administrative and legal costs.

CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Individuals who are nonconditional Green Card holders for at least five years can apply for naturalization upon meeting the following requirements:

  • Be 18 years or older.

  • Have lived within the state, or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the place of residence, for at least three months prior to the application.

  • Have continuous residence in the U.S. as a Green Card holder for at least five years immediately preceding the application.

  • Be physically present in the U.S. for at least 30 months out of the five years (60 months) immediately preceding the application.

  • Reside continuously within the U.S. from the date of application for naturalization up to the time of naturalization.

  • Be able to read, write, and speak English, and have knowledge and an understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).

  • Be of good moral character in keeping with the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law.