EB-5 investors, regardless of whether they associate with a regional center, must meet the following requirements. First, investors must meet the minimum investment amount of $1.8 million for a business located in a non-TEA, or $900,000 for a business in a TEA. Second, investors must prove the sources of their investment funds is lawful. Third, investors must show that the investment will contribute to the U.S. economy by creating at least 10 full-time jobs. Fourth, the investment must be sufficiently “at risk”,” as that standard is defined by USCIS. Fifth, investors may not receive a return of capital until the completion of two years of conditional permanent residency.
EB-5 Requirements Questions & Answers
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How could a past transgression affect my EB-5 adjustment of status?
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Can a married couple apply for an EB-5 visa living in different locations?
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Can an apartment complex remodeling qualify as an EB-5 project?
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How soon are biometrics taken after submitting an I-829?
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How can I work in the US to raise the money for EB-5?