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United States Permanent Residency

The United States offers permanent residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, which grants a Green Card to investors who invest a minimum of USD 8,00,000 in a targeted employment area, and create 10 jobs for U.S. workers.

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Advantages of the US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Live Legally in the U.S.

With the EB-5 visa, you and your family can live legally in the United States, one of the richest and most developed countries in the world. You can move there as soon as your visa petition is approved.

How to Qualify for US Permanent Residency by Investment

Investment Options

To qualify for the EB-5 program, you must invest at least $1.05 million USD in a U.S. business. If the investment is in a Targeted Employment Area, which is a rural area or a region with high unemployment, the minimum amount is $800,000 USD.

  • Your investment must go into a new business, either one started after November 29, 1990, or an existing business that you restructure or expand to grow its net worth or number of employees by at least 40 percent.
  • You must create or keep at least ten full-time jobs for U.S. workers within two years.
  • You also need to take an active role in managing the business or making policy decisions, because passive investments don't qualify.
Investment options for US EB-5 program

Application Process

The application process includes:

  • You start by filing Form I-526, the Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, with USCIS.
  • If you are already in the U.S., you can file Form I-485 to adjust your status to a conditional permanent resident.
  • If you are outside the U.S., you have to apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate.
  • After two years, once you meet all requirements, you file Form I-829 to remove the conditions on your permanent residency and become a full permanent resident.
Step-by-step process for US EB-5 application

United States Residence by Investment - Eligibility

  • Age must be over 18, with no criminal record
  • Invest $1.05M, or $800K in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)
  • Must create 10 full-time U.S. jobs
  • Be involved in management or decision-making
  • Money must come from legal sources
  • Must be allowed to enter the U.S. (no serious health issues)

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How to Get the United States Residency by Investment

How to Get the United States Residency by Investment: Step-by-Step Process

Preliminary Due Diligence & Document Preparation

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You have to start by going through a preliminary Due Diligence with WeRWealthy. Certified Compliance Anti-Money Laundering Officers carry out this check. They understand all the special rules of Due Diligence in different countries. The assessment is fully confidential, and you only need to provide a copy of your passport. Next, you prepare all the documents needed to file your EB‑5 petition. Lawyers help you list, translate, and certify copies of your personal and financial documents with a notary.

Preliminary Due Diligence & Document Preparation

Investment Transfer & Project Selection

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Before applying for an EB‑5 visa, you have to transfer your investment to the selected project.

You choose either:

  • $800,000+ for a project in a Targeted Employment Area
  • $1,050,000+ for a project outside Targeted Employment Areas

The Regional Center takes responsibility for creating 10 full-time jobs for US workers. The Center's staff also keeps you informed about the project, its potential profits, and any associated risks so that you understand your investment fully.

Investment Transfer & Project Selection

Filing the EB‑5 Visa Application

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Once your investment is in place, you have to file the I-526E petition, which is your EB‑5 visa application. An immigration lawyer helps you check all documents and complete the forms correctly. You submit your documents either to the US consulate in your home country or to USCIS if you are already in the United States, for example, on a work visa. The USCIS reviews your application carefully, and this process usually takes 3–4 years.

Filing the EB‑5 Visa Application

Getting a Conditional Green Card

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After USCIS approves your EB‑5 visa petition, you have to file an I-485 petition to get your Conditional Green Card. USCIS schedules a biometrics collection and sometimes interviews you to verify your details. Within 6+ months, you and your family members will receive the Conditional Green Card. This card allows you to live, work, and study in the United States while your investment continues to fulfill EB‑5 program requirements.

Getting a Conditional Green Card

Getting a Permanent US Green Card

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Two years later, you become eligible to remove conditions on your Conditional Green Card. You have to file an I-829 petition with USCIS to get a permanent US Green Card. This step confirms that your investment created the required 10 jobs and met all program rules. The processing for your permanent Green Card usually takes about 3 years. Once approved, you and your family will have permanent US residency, completing your journey from EB‑5 investment to permanent residence.

Getting a Permanent US Green Card

Limitations of the United States EB5 Visa

High Investment Requirement

The EB-5 program needs a minimum investment of $800,000. While this is a big amount, it gives you a chance to invest in U.S. businesses and enjoy both financial growth and the benefit of residency.

Long Processing Times

The EB-5 program has a clear process, including Form I-526 and I-829. It takes careful planning, but this structure makes sure your application meets U.S. immigration rules and increases your chance of approval.

Conditional Green Card

EB-5 investors first get a 2-year conditional Green Card to grow their investment in the U.S. After successfully filing Form I-829, they will get unconditional permanent residency for long-term settlement.

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