Invest in the United States with a Strategy Toward Permanent Residence
The EB-5 Visa may offer a pathway to permanent residence for certain investors who make an eligible investment in a commercial enterprise in the United States and meet the job creation requirements.
Unlike temporary visas such as the E-2 or L-1, the EB-5 is an immigrant category based on investment. The process requires showing the lawful source of funds, the investment of capital in an eligible commercial enterprise, and the creation of the required jobs for authorized workers in the United States.
At Canto Legal Immigration Attorneys, we help investors and families analyze whether the EB-5 Visa may align with their immigration goals, financial profile, and investment strategy.
The Required Amount Depends on the Location and Structure of the Project
EB-5 regulations establish minimum investment requirements that may vary depending on the location and structure of the project, including whether it is located in a targeted employment area, known as a TEA.
Before investing, it is important to analyze which investment requirement may apply to the specific project, how the investment will be structured, and which immigration and financial requirements must be met.
The Project Must Show Economic Impact
The investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for authorized workers in the United States.
The way those jobs are documented may vary depending on whether the investment is made directly or through an approved regional center.
Every Dollar Invested Must Have a Clear Path
USCIS may review where the funds came from, how they were obtained, and how they reached the investment project.
Business income, savings, property sales, dividends, inheritances, loans, salaries, or other lawful sources may be relevant, as long as they are properly documented.
Turning Your Investment into a Well-Supported Immigration Strategy
An EB-5 Visa combines immigration, financial, corporate, and documentary analysis. Our team helps review the general viability of the case before moving forward with an investment.
During the process, we help you:
- Analyze whether the EB-5 may be compatible with your permanent residence goals.
- Review the project structure and type of investment.
- Evaluate whether the investment may be direct or through a regional center.
- Analyze the project location and whether it may qualify as a targeted employment area.
- Review the investment amount and job creation strategy.
- Organize evidence of the lawful source and path of funds.
- Review financial, corporate, tax, and banking documents.
- Prepare the strategy for consular processing or adjustment of status, when applicable.
- Analyze possible options for an eligible spouse and unmarried children under 21.