USA
USCIS administers the EB-5 program, created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. Under a program initially enacted as a pilot in 1992, and regularly reauthorized since then, investors may also qualify for EB-5 classification by investing through regional centers designated by USCIS based on proposals for promoting economic growth. On May 5, 2017, the President signed Public Law 115-31 extending the regional center program through Sept. 30, 2017.
An EB-5 investor must invest the required amount of capital in a new commercial enterprise that will create full-time positions for at least 10 qualifying employees.
Anyone with sufficient investment funds ($1,000,000, or $500,000 if the investment is located in a targeted employment area). Unlike applicants for the first four categories of employment-based immigrant visas, EB-5 investors need not have a particular background or skill set. However, their funds must be legally obtained.
One of the fastest methods to gain permanent residency in the United States for the investor, his/her spouse, and unmarried children under 21 years of age.
Ability to legally live, work, or travel anywhere in the US.
Five years after first receiving conditional permanent resident status, they can become naturalized citizens.
