Entering the United States through our EB-5 program has never been easier. Step Global will walk you through the process, crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s along the way. With immigration through investment, we’ll bring your future in the USA one step closer. For those wanting to become permanent residents of the USA, the EB-5 Regional Center Program offers a route through investment for you, your spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21. The requirement of the programme is that you make an investment of $1.8million into an appropriate project. With the Regional Center this can be your own business venture.
After securing the investment capital your immigration attorney will file an I-526 petition with the USCIS, the I-526 takes between 30 and 52 months to process. Once processed, you’ll complete a two-year conditional resident period allowing for the completion of your investment in your chosen project. Filing a DS-260 form for those just arriving or an I-485 for those already on American soil.
You will be required to spend at least 2.5 of the 5 years on US soil and must land on US soil at least once every 6 months during the 5-year period. Once you have completed your conditional status period, you can apply for your permanent residence with an I-829 petition. When processed and cleared the USCIS will issue your green cards. Five years after the anniversary for your conditional status, you may apply to become a full citizen of the United States of America
PROGRAM SUMMARY
EB-5 REGIONAL CENTER PROGRAM
INVESTMENT AMOUNT | USD $800,000 (can be paid in parts) |
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APPROVED PROJECT | Investor’s own business |
SPOUSE | Yes |
CHILDREN | Yes (Under 21 years of age) |
PARENTS | No, but can be sponsored after Citizenship |
PROCESSING TIME | 24 to 36 months (average)
12 months (Expedite Projects) |
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 the 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 1-526 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 1-829 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
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