What Is The Value Of The EB-5 Visa?

What is the value of the EB-5 visa? Why select this type of visa? Here’s a breakdown of the EB-5 Program and what helps make it beneficial to foreign nationals.

How can a foreign national obtain an EB-5 visa?

Eligible foreign nationals who invest $500,000 into a job-creating U.S. new commercial enterprise may qualify to receive an EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program visa. A foreign national’s spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 years may also qualify to receive EB-5 visas under the principal investor’s application.

Why select an EB-5 visa over the other visa categories?

The EB-5 visa has no language, education, management, or skill requirements in order to qualify. It also does not require an employer sponsor.

Once an EB-5 investor receives their visa they will have conditional permanent U.S. residency allowing them to live and work anywhere in the U.S. while they fulfill the EB-5 Program requirements. Once the investor has fulfilled their EB-5 requirements and had their I-829 Petition approved, they will receive unconditional permanent residency. With an EB-5 visa, they will not be limited by where they attend school, what they study, where they live, who they work for, or what industry they work in.

What makes this visa so valuable? Why invest in an EB-5 visa and take this pathway to U.S. permanent residency? Why live in the U.S.?

Here are a few of the major advantages of living in the United States:

1. The American Dream

The belief that, in America, anyone, regardless of background, can reach their goals and achieve success through hard work, risk-taking, and determination.

2. Increased Civil Liberties

Americans have some very desirable civil liberties that many other countries lack. Two of these liberties include the freedom of religion and freedom of expression.

Some countries limit or restrict freedom of religion and expression while others may even issue punishment for practicing certain religions or expressing particular speech.

3. A Strong Economy

The U.S. has a strong economy with a near historic-low national unemployment rate of 3.7%.  The United States also has a booming tech industry, a hot real estate market, and record low interest rates.

4. Word-class Education

One of the top reasons families from all over the world send their children to U.S. is to study. According to U.S. News and World Report, 8 of the top 10 ‘Best Global Universities’ are located in the USA. The top 4 are all located in the US: Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and University of California, Berkeley.

5. Healthcare

For some, the U.S. can be a great place for medical treatment. Many cities offer modern facilities that utilize the latest treatment methods and advanced technologies. The U.S. is also a leader in field of medical research.

6. Places To Live

When it comes time to move to the U.S., EB-5 investors can select a location based on the type of geography and climate that appeals to them. Since an EB-5 investor does not have to live near their investment, they can purchase a personal residence in any state. With easy inter-state travel, EB-5 investors could fly between states to enjoy the different seasons locations have to offer. They can live in southern California to enjoy the summer desert warmth and then fly to Aspen, Colorado for skiing in the winter.

7. Entertainment

The U.S. is a global leader in the entertainment industry. The U.S. film industry isn’t just the biggest and oldest in the world, it’s also the most profitable. Hollywood, isn’t the only leader in the entertainment industry however. The U.S. is also the largest global music market for music recording and it’s a powerhouse in the TV, video game, and book publishing industries.

These are just a few top reasons why the EB-5 visa can be truly valuable for the right individuals.

If you’re looking to apply before the EB-5 Modernization Rule takes effect on November 21, raising the EB-5 minimum investment amount from $500k to $900k for targeted employment area project investments, fill out our free evaluation form below: