Visa Information
EB-5 visa-The most direct path to an American Greencard
As developers of certain businesses throughout the state of Florida, we are is proud to offer outstanding opportunities to foreign investors seeking a permanent resident green card for themselves and their family. Our business opportunities a in robust industry such as health care, nd leisure sectors are each tailored to meet the qualifications necessary for the Investor to obtain EB5 visa as set forth by the United States Department of Immigration.
Our program is a direct investment program is a turnkey business which allows you direct ownership as well as to maintain control of your investment in this lucrative business model but not have to operate the day to day activities of the business giving you ample freedom to conduct other activities and live anywhere in the country you desire.
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The EB-5 visa for Immigrant Investors is a United States visa created by the Immigration Act of 1990. This visa provides a method of obtaining a green card for foreign nationals who invest money in the United States. To obtain the visa, individuals must invest at least $500,000, creating at least 10 jobs.
By investing in certain qualified investments, the required investment amount is $500,000. The Immigrant Investor Pilot Program was created by Section 610 of Public Law 102-395 on October 6, 1992. This was in accordance to a Congressional mandate aimed at stimulating economic activity and job growth, while allowing eligible aliens the opportunity to become lawful permanent residents. This “Pilot Program” required only $500,000 of investment in exchange for permanent resident status.
The individual receiving the visa is not required to actively manage the business invested in. For investors who wish to invest in a new or existing business, have an active role in the management of the operation (although simply being a Limited partner in the organization that owns the business qualifies as “AN ACTIVE ROLE.”), and have at least one million US dollars to invest ($500,000 if the business is located in certain areas deemed as Rural or with very high unemployment), then the traditional EB-5 visa is the best option.
States where EB-5 visa is currently available:
Alabama
Arizona
California
Connecticut
District of Columbia, (Washington, DC)
Florida
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana & Mississippi
Maryland
Michigan
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
E2 Visa
The E2 Investor Visa allows an individual to enter and work inside of the United States based on an investment he or she will be controlling, while inside the United States. This visa must be renewed every other year, but there is no limit to how many times one can renew. Investment must be substantial. An investor must contribute to the US economy. (Setting up a small shop alone is not enough.) Investor visas are available only to treaty nations.
The dollar amount of cash investment normally should exceed $50,000 depending on the type of business (new or existing), although cases have been made for less amounts. This is an approximated amount and applicants should consult an immigration lawyer prior to making any offers for existing business. The dollar amount should only be money spent on the business. Any expenses not directly spent on the actual business itself will not count toward the required amount.
For new start ups, the investment must be large enough to start and operate the business. The amount of investment varies on the type of business. The $50,000 dollar amount would not be a substantial investment for a business such as the construction and management of a shopping center or office complex. The investment will not be considered substantial if it is not large enough to capitalize the venture. The USCIS will use an ‘Inverted Sliding Scale’ to determine whether the investment is substantial in proportion to the overall cost of the enterprise.
Upon conclusion of the business, investors must return to their countries of origin, or change their status. The holder of an E-2 visa may leave the United States at anytime but not over the time limit of 6 months.
