program
United States of America - EB-5 VisaBusiness Migration
Program Overview
Minimum Investment
$500,000 Business Investment
Minimum Investment
N/A Real Estate
Time to Residency
5 years
Visa Free Access
(with the USA passport) * 180+ Countries & Territories
USA EB-5 Requirements
The EB-5, also known as the USA Immigrant Investor program, was created through the Immigration Act of 1990 (IMMACT90) by the United States Congress. The program was established to stimulate the U.S. economy by granting permanent residency to foreign entrepreneurs along with the right to work in the United States after they have invested in an American commercial enterprise. The Immigrant Investor Pilot Program was launched in 1993 by Congress to increase interest in the EB-5 visa program.
To be able to apply for this program, you should be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and without a criminal record.
Main Applicant Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Confirmed investment sources
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Adult children (biological or adopted) under 21 years of age
USA EB-5 Benefits
Travel freedom
When you obtain an EB-5 immigrant investor visa, you become a resident of one of the richest countries in the world. You and your family will be able to travel to the USA without an additional visa.
Guaranteed by law
The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 1993.
Straightforward process
Designed to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 5 years to your new citizenship.
Business opportunities
You and your family will be authorized to work at any company in the USA, in any job function.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - EB-5 VISA | Business Migration
Legal Basis
Section 203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), allocates 10,000 “EB-5” immigrant visas per year to qualified individuals seeking Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status on the basis of their capital investment in a commercial enterprise. The EB-5 regulations may be found at 8 CFR 204.6 and 8 CFR 216.6, respectively.
Costs of EB-5
Minimum Investment
USD 500,000
issuance fees
USD 50,000
USCIS Alien Entrepreneur Fee (Form I-526)
USD 3,675
National Visa Center processing fees (per person)
USD 345
USCIS Immigrant Fee
USD 220
Biometric fee (per person)
USD 85
Application Process For USA EB-5
Application Process
5 years
- Step 1Savory & Partners will pre-screen your passport copy for government pre-approval. A down payment of the professional fees is required to open your application. The response is in 24-48 hours.
- Step 2Savory & Partners' professional team will assist and advise you with the collection of the documents required according to the Government checklist.
- Step 3The documents that will support your legal source of funds are submitted. After 14-18 months the I-526 approval is received.
- Step 4After 4-6 months the NVC (National Visa Center) will approve your file and transfer it to the U.S. Embassy. You are required to apply for a U.S. visa in your country.
- Step 5Once you have received your visa you must enter the U.S. to get your Conditional Green Card, within 6 (six) months.
- Step 6After 21 months you're required to file a Petition to Remove the Conditional Status (Form I-829). An Unconditional Green Card is issued to you and your family.
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Visa-free Countries for United States of America Residency
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
(With the USA passport) * 180+ Countries & Territories
After obtaining USA Citizenship you can travel to: (Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries)
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Côte d’Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Client Success Stories
Success Stories - A safe and bright future
The problem
Our Indian client, a business owner and single parent was looking for long-term residency in a country that would ensure quality education and safety for his daughter. With a successful business set-up in his home country, he could not consider relocating as it would limit his growth opportunities. At the same time, he wanted to secure a bright future for his daughter ensuring world-class education but was also wary about her well-being and safety. Above all, recently divorced, it was challenging for the client to procure documents for his daughter.
The solution
When the client approached Savory & Partners, we considered the many sentiments involved including that of a father, a dedicated businessman and a single parent. We understood his requirement and prepared a strategy that would not only serve his personal life positively but would see his business grow by leaps.
We recommended Portugal, not just for the simplicity of obtaining a residence permit but its exceptional education system and healthcare. Portugal is known for its outstanding higher education institutions.
Portugal has a lot of different immigration options available. The passive income - the D7 visa, the newly christened Digital Nomad Visa and the option that is tailor-made for businessowners - the Portuguese D2 visa.
Our client could fulfill his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal.
With residential flexibility of the Golden Visa, his daughter could relocate to Portugal immediately and he could fulfil his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company back home without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal. As of 2021, Portugal is globally ranked in the top ten in terms of ease of registering a company. Meaning our client would not only go ahead and bring his existing business to Portugal but could venture into new business opportunities across Europe.
Approaching Savory & Partners to undertake his residency application ensured that the client would have all the necessary documents for himself and his daughter ready on time. Our agents oversaw that all requirements for a successful due diligence were also fulfilled.
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Content
- United States of America Country profile
- Benefits of the program
- Investment requirements
- Investment process
Length
4 pages
Language
English & Arabic
size
1 mb
ABOUT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CAPITAL
Washington D.C.
TOTAL AREA
9.8 million km²
POPULATION
334.2 million
LANGUAGE(S)
English
CURRENCY
USD ($)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = €0.92
GDP – PER CAPITA (2022)
USD 76,329.58
GDP – TOTAL (2022)
USD 25.44 trillion
About the United States of America
The United States of America consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands and 326 Indian reservations. It is the third-largest country in the world by both land and total area. The United States shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south. It has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 331 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital is Washington, D.C., and the most populous city and financial center is New York City.
The United States is a highly developed country, and its economy accounts for approximately a quarter of global GDP and is the world's largest by GDP at market exchange rates. The United States is a nation of pioneers and explorers, immigrants and adventurers. The United States has long been known over the world as the land of opportunity, with its rich and diverse culture and one of the strongest currencies in the world.
Where is the United States of America?
The United States of America is located in North America, like Canada, its neighbor to the north, and Mexico, its neighbor to the south.
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