EB-5 Program
More than 10,000 people moved to the U.S. last year through the EB-5 Program
If you are a self-made entrepreneur, or just a successful person, you may not want to limit yourself with an employer and it may not be easy to find an appropriate visa category for yourself. Because the U.S. immigration system has been developed in a way that in order to receive your Residence Permit, you should either have relatives or employees in the USA, or have exceptional abilities.
A U.S. Government program, EB-5 provides an opportunity for successful people to self-sponsor applications for a Green Card and to move to the U.S. with their family.
Why choose the EB-5 program?
Sponsored by applicant
no U.S. sponsor is required
Passive investment
the investment process is managed by U.S. professionals
No special requirements
you only need to show the legal source of funds and have no criminal record
Direct path to U.S. citizenship
for the main applicant and their family
Suitable for recent graduates
To stay in the U.S. after graduation
Simplified EB-5 process
1. Choose project
2. Prepare documents
3. Invest
4. Wait
5. Move to the U.S.
Your costs for the EB-5 Program
$800,000
Investment amount
$100,000 – $200,000
Non refundable additional costs
Projects that are structured specifically for EB-5 investors
2,500 Home Master-Planned Community
Texas
Construction of Logistics Park
Colorado
A 218-unit multifamily mixed-use development
California
Тhree-building apartment complex with 242 units
Colorado
A 280-unit multifamily apartment complex
North Carolina
Construction of entertainment and sports arena
Missouri
Is the EB-5 program right for you?
What are the Program’s requirements?
What are the immigration & investment process steps?
What is an EB-5 project and how to choose one?
What are the risk factors, and how to mitigate them?
What are the next steps if I am interested in moving forward?
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Specialization exclusively on EB-5
EB-5 is our main product, and our expertise helps our clients navigate the process from start to successful end.
Our expertise reduces your risk
The only member in Europe of the United States Regional Centers Association (IIUSA) and we have the statistics of the Regional Centers and information about the experience of lawyers.
Payment after receiving a Green Card
The biggest payment we receive from you is only after you receive your Permanent Green Card and a refund of the invested capital.
More details on EB-5 program
The EB-5 program is an immigration program introduced by the U.S. Congress in 1990 and was designed to attract foreign investors and to create new jobs in the U.S. It provides a pathway to permanent residency (a Green Card) for individuals who invest in a U.S. business. This program not only offers a chance to obtain residency for yourself, but also for your immediate family members, including your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age.
To participate in the EB-5 program, you’ll need to make an investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States. The minimum investment amount is $800,000 for TEA and $ 1,050,000 for non-TEA projects.
FAQ
Can a student be an EB-5 investor?
Yes, a student can be a main applicant in the EB-5 process. The main requirement is that he/she can prove a legal source of funds. So, in the case of parents gifting funds for the EB-5 process to their children, they have to show where the parents got these funds from.
Will I receive my investment back?
By law, the EB-5 Program does not offer a money-back guarantee. Depending on how you choose to participate in the program, getting your money back may depend on how well your own business does or, if you invest through a Regional Center, how well the project does.
There are now a number of Regional Centers that can provide statistics on the recovery of funds from their projects. On average, you can expect a refund on your invested capital within 5 – 7 years.
Can an investor wait for the petition to be approved while in the USA?
Yes, In March 2022, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) was brought into force. One of the changes included in the RIA is the possibility for what is referred to as a “Concurrent Adjustment of Status.” In simple terms, you may wait for your Green Card approval while staying in the USA so long as you have a valid visa of another type.
This option is available only for investors who are in the USA on another type of visa – E2, L1, H1B or B1/B2, for example. Read more here.
In case the investor and their family members do not have a visa to enter the USA, they still have to wait outside of the USA until their I-526 gets approved. Only after the I-526 petition has been approved will they be able to apply for their EB-5 visa and enter the USA.
Where can I find official information about the EB-5 program?
Data on the EB-5 program is available on the U.S. Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
If you have any questions please call us: +7 495 991 53 01 or email info@secondwindeb5.com.