Overview
Under U.S. immigration law, qualified individuals seeking permanent residence on the basis of their engagement in a new commercial enterprise can do so by applying for investor visas such as the EB-5 visa.
Eligibility for EB-5 visas
Permanent resident status based on EB-5 eligibility is available to investors arriving alone or coming with their spouse and unmarried children. Eligible applicants will need to meet the following requirements:
- Establishment of a business.
- Active involvement in the business.
- Investment of at least $1 million in the business ($500,000 is acceptable in certain designated areas) which can be in cash, equipment, inventory, etc.
- The business must benefit the U.S. economy.
- Creation of full-time employment for not fewer than 10 U.S. workers
Permanent Residence
Qualified EB-5 investors are subject to “conditional” permanent residence for a two-year period. During the two year conditional period, the EB-5 investor must continuously meet the legal requirements for EB-5 investors. 90 days before the second anniversary of the EB-5 investor’s admission to the U.S. as a conditional permanent resident, Form I-829 must be filed to remove the condition.
Colorado Immigration Attorneys at Murad & Murad have extensive experience in this area of U.S. Immigration Law.
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