America: EB5 visa
There are two ways of obtaining an EB5 visa:
- The first visa pathway is for applicants with net assets of over US$ 1,000,000 and who will create employment for more than ten persons eligible for a Green Card.
- The second pathway is for applicants with net assets of over US$1,000,000 and who can prove that they have invested at least US$ 500,000 in property approved by the US Citizenship and Immigration Service. Business people as well as persons without a business background may qualify under this program. Basically, capital is important. Hence, pensioners, professionals, entrepreneurs and people who wish to let their children study are eligible for this programme.
Buysse Immigration works together with a real-estate development company in Seattle for the EB5 visa. If you do qualify, a personal consultation with a representative of the real estate development company may be possible.
The real-estate projects are located near 'downtown' Seattle. This part of town used to have an industrial character which is still visible today. As the 'city centre' expanded and the demand for office buildings, shops, restaurants and housing increased, it gradually encompassed this area as well. For downtown Seattle there is no other way out. As the area has a maintenance backlog and the unemployment rate is more than 50% above national average, the government designated this area for 'investor immigrants'. This means that if you invest in it ,you will get a Green Card.
Since January 2004 hundreds of people have invested US$ 500,000 in this visa program and all applications have been approved so far. This visa program leads to Permanent Resident Status. With the greencard you can relocate anywhere in the America and may retire, work in any job or run your own business without any further obligations.
Unlike the E2 visa, both pathways to the EB5 visa lead to permanent residency in the USA for you and your dependant family members up to 21/20.
Go to the quick scan to find out if you qualify for an EB5 business visa. |