Being an accredited investor as of Jan 2023 (earning $200,0000 individually for the past 2 years), how much down payment would I have to pay for an EB-5 application? How long would I need to pay balance? Can I invest the necessary amount in multiple businesses, and are online businesses (i.e., a Walmart seller) considered eligible businesses for the EB-5 program?
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Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThere is no minimum "down payment" as you call it; the initial investment needs to be sufficient to start the business operations and the investor must illustrate they are in the process of making a qualifying investment. You can invest in multiple businesses; need a holding co structure. Online reseller, sure, that can be one of the businesses. These are all good questions to discuss in a consultation with an attorney who can advise on your specific situation and EB-5 compliance.
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThe full amount needs to be invested at the time you submit the I-526.
Stephen Berman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYou need to invest $500,000 or $1 million depending on the location.
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