{"id":127851,"date":"2024-02-08T11:20:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T11:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/?page_id=127851"},"modified":"2026-06-22T13:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:50:22","slug":"united-states","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/en\/programs\/united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"USA EB5 Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":130860,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"antigua_barbuda_2.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-127851","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"program_menu_title":"Program Menu","program_menu_overview":"Overview","program_menu_benifits":"Benefits","program_menu_visa":"Visa Free Countries","program_menu_costs":"Costs","program_menu_timeline":"Timeline","program_menu_faqs":"FAQs","program_menu_brochure":"BROCHURE","program_menu_title_copy":"Program Menu","program_menu_overview_copy":"Overview","program_menu_benifits_copy":"Benefits","program_menu_visa_copy":"Visa Free Countries","program_menu_costs_copy":"Costs","program_menu_timeline_copy":"Timeline","program_menu_faqs_copy":"FAQs","program_menu_brochure_copy":"BROCHURE","section_1_image_hero":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/US-Header.webp","section_1_image_logo":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/us-1.png","section_1_title":"USA","section_1_subtitle":"EB-5 IMMIGRANT
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\r\nOn March 15, 2022, President Biden signed the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103). This legislation introduces new requirements for the EB-5 immigrant visa category and extends the authorization for immigrant visas under the Regional Center Program through Sept. 30, 2027.","section_4_title":"PROGRAM BENEFITS","section_4_card":[{"Image":"https:\/\/www.citizenshipinvest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/card_0-3.webp","Title":"SIMPLE PROCESS","title_2":"EASY PATHWAY","description":"Unlike other immigrant visa options, the EB-5 visa does not require a U.S. employer to act as a sponsor.

Flexible Residency<\/b>
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Eligibility and Skills
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Education Benefits<\/b>
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Healthcare and Retirement Benefits<\/b>
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EB5 Visa holders can stay up to 6 months outside the U.S in a single trip.

The ability to open local bank accounts and obtain an international driver's license. ","read_more_status":true,"button":"READ MORE","read_more":" Business and Lifestyle Opportunities<\/b>
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Client pays CI retainer payment to initiate the process.<\/p>\n

The initial step involves making a qualifying capital investment and submitting an I-526 petition to USCIS, CI will guide and assist client in putting the documents together including supporting evidence of proof of funds.<\/p>\n

Client will conduct due diligence to determine where to invest\u2014either in their own business or a regional center-affiliated project. Regional center-affiliated projects entail additional administrative fees in addition to the capital investment.<\/p>\n

The client will transfer the investment fund to the EB-5 enterprise, either directly to its bank account or into an escrow account.<\/p>\n"},{"month":"2","month_text":"YEAR","title":"Applying for Conditional Lawful Permanent Residence","description":"

Once the I-526 petition is approved, application for conditional lawful permanent residence (CLPR) is submitted if a visa number is available.<\/p>\n

This step involves applying for CLPR with your family either through consular processing or adjustment of status. Consular processing is for those outside the US, while adjustment of status is for those already in the US.<\/p>\n

After consular processing, Ci will arrange an immigrant visa interview. Client receives an immigrant visa, and enter the US with CLPR status.<\/p>\n"},{"month":"3","month_text":"YEAR","title":"Receiving the Green Card","description":"

The final step in the EB-5 process is filing an I-829 petition to USCIS, comprising Form I-829 with evidence of maintaining investment and job creation.<\/p>\n

This can be filed 21 months after CLPR approval but before it expires.<\/p>\n

Upon I-829 approval, a 10-year green card is issued, demonstrating \u201cunconditional\u201d lawful permanent resident status. This green card is renewable every 10 years with continued US residence.<\/p>\n

After five years as a permanent resident, the client can apply for US citizenship, meeting physical presence and other criteria.<\/p>\n"}],"section_10_hide":false,"section_10_title":"DOWNLOAD
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