United States EB-5 Direct Investment Program

The United States of America has long been known as the land of opportunity. The U.S. economy is extremely resilient and is the world’s largest capital market. Furthermore, it holds one of the strongest currencies globally. Children have access to free public education, and university students have access to scholarships, grants and 0% loans in line with the government’s policy of the right to education for every student. Living the American dream in a diverse society with world-class healthcare, a wealth of employment opportunities and entrepreneurial success can be at your fingertips.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

DIRECT INVESTMENT PROGRAM

INVESTMENT AMOUNT	USD $900,000
INVESTMENT TYPE	Investor’s own business
SPOUSE	Yes
CHILDREN	Yes (Under 21 years of age)
PARENTS	No but can be sponsored after Citizenship
PROCESSING TIME	18 to 24 months (average)
PHYSICAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS	Land once every 6 months to maintain residency. Live 2.5 out of 5 years for Citizenship
LENGTH OF STATUS RECEIVED	Non-expiring green card/permanent residency
PERMANENT RESIDENCY	Immediately
CITIZENSHIP	After 5 years of Permanent Residency
SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS	Must show legal source of funds
NATIONALITY DISQUALIFICATIONS	No
DUAL CITIZENSHIP	Yes

YOUR JOURNEY

STEP ONE

FREE Assessment / Evaluation of Project Documents / Compiling of application / Funds are transferred to the U.S. escrow account / Attorney files the I-526 Petition with USCIS

STEP TWO

Applicant receives I-526 approval / Applicant and family attends the interview at the U.S. Consulate / 2 year conditional green card is received and applicant may move to the U.S. if they wish

STEP THREE

After 2 years of conditional residency – Attorney files I-829 Petition with USCIS to remove conditional resident status

STEP FOUR

Applicant receives approval on I-829 and receives a permanent residency status in the USCIS which does not expire / Approval is presented to the project and the Applicant may exit the project pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement

BUSINESS AND FRANCHISE CONSULTATION

Step Global specializes in the niche area of Business and Entrepreneur migration programs. We offer a wide range of business and franchise consultation services to help you smoothly transition to owning and operating your business abroad.