subject: Eb-5 Immigrant Investor Visas For Those From India [print this page] The following was written with the hope that the information contained herein will provide a brief bit of insight into the United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program.
Notwithstanding recent economic turbulence the United States remains one of, if not; the most vibrant economies in the world. This is likely due to the fact that the infrastructure and business opportunities in many American jurisdictions are ripe for investors who are will to devote time and resources in an effort to create a thriving enterprise. The EB-5 visa was designed for immigrant investors who are willing to make a substantial investment into a qualified enterprise in the United States. As a general rule, those contemplating the option of an EB-5 immigrant investor visa should be prepared to invest a minimum of five hundred thousand (500,000) American dollars. Under certain circumstances, individuals might decide to invest one million (1,000,000) American dollars into what is sometimes referred to as an "un-targeted" EB-5 investment program.
There are some who posit: "Does the United States of America currently have a Citizenship-through-Investment Program?" The absolutely concise answer to this question is: No. In the USA, it is not possible to receive Citizenship merely through investing capital therein. However, one could argue that the EB-5 visa is a "path to citizenship by investment." This is due to the fact that those participating in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program receive Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) if their visa is granted and they are lawfully admitted to the USA. Once in so-called LPR status the immigrant investor may be able to naturalize to United States Citizenship after meeting the eligibility criteria for naturalization and fulfilling the statutory physical presence requirement as stipulated under the provisions of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
There is a limit on the amount of EB-5 Investor visas which may be granted every year. Therefore, those thinking about petitioning for an EB-5 visa are well advised to keep in mind the fact that there are a limited number of visas and try to time the filing of a petition so as to attempt to ensure that processing is not delayed due to a lack of available visas.
There are some prospective Indian immigrant investors who make the decision to retain the assistance of an American immigration lawyer in order to assist with the United States EB-5 Immigrant visa process. American immigration matters can often prove frustrating for those who are unaccustomed to dealing with the different agencies and departments with jurisdiction over different aspects of the process. An American Immigration attorney can provide insight into the overall process and also streamline certain aspects of the compilation of both the Immigration petition and visa application.
