Sherin Thawer Explains How To Get An Investor Visa
Eb-5 Overview
In 1990 The United States introduced the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program which allocates 10,000 visas annually for immigrant investors who invest $1 million dollars towards the creation of a new business and create 10 new full-time jobs within two years.
The qualifications for the EB-5 program are minimal- there are no requirements as to business experience, language abilities, or education. The only requirement is that the $1 million dollar investment must be at risk.
Benefits of the EB-5 Program include:
No minimum requirement as to age, language ability, work experience or education
Approval usually comes within 3-6 months (*Depends on Embassy)
Qualified Investors and their spouse, and dependent children (under the age of 21) will be initially granted conditional lawful Permanent Residency (ie: Green Card)
The Eb-5 Program does not require the Investor to manage the business on a day to day basis. Investors and their families can live anywhere in the United States, work anywhere, go to school, or enjoy retirement.
EB-5 Process:
A Permanent Green Card in as little as two years:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my investment guaranteed?
A: No. The law requires that your investment be at risk. Investment must be well documented and its recommended to use investment escrow services.
Q: May I apply if I have been previously rejected by the USCIS for any other Visa applications?
A: Unless the reasons for your previous denial were for immigration fraud or another significant problem, you are not disqualified from applying for the EB-5 Pilot Program. However, if there are significant issues relating to medical or criminal matters these should be disclosed prior to filing your application.
Sherin Thawer is a managing attorney in the Law Offices of Sherin Thawer, P.C., and practices in the following areas of law: Business and Immigration
Sherin Thawer is also a member of the Dallas Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section); and Dallas County Bar Association; (Member, Family Law Section).
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