Frequently asked questions
To quealify for the EB-5 Visa Program you invest USD 800,000 or USD 1,050,000 in and EB-5 qualified project. Your investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for US workers. Your funds must be from a lawful source of income and must be at risk.
No, there are no age restrictions to apply for the EB-5 Visa Program.
The investor´s children must be under 21 years old when starting the process to qualify for a green card.
The benefits of the EB-5 Visa Program are the following:
- Freedom to live and/or work anywhere in the US while keeping another residence if desired in another country.
- Children have the right to attend free public education.
- College-aged children can apply for scholarships, grants, and domestic tuition rates in public post‐secondary institutions.
- Option to acquire US Citizenship and passport after 5 years of holding the green card.
- Benefits extended to the investor’s family, including the spouse or partner, and all children under the age of 21.
- Obtain an attorney who specializes in EB-5 applications.
- Ensure with the attorney that all minimum criteria are met for eligibility to apply.
- The attorney will file an Immigration Petition (I-526) with the (USCIS) along with supporting documentation clearly demonstrating the investment meets all EB-5 requirements.
- Transfer the capital investment of $800,000 or $1,050,000 plus an administration fee of $70,000 to LLLP.
- At this point in the process, a change of status may be requested which provides the investor with a work permit as well as the ability to enter and leave the country freely.
- Wait for the application to be processed, which will vary by country.
Please consult with your attorney if
you have any questions regarding timing.
The $800,000 or $1,050,000 is paid via wire transfer to the project’s escrow account. It is paid at the time the EB-5 petition is submitted to USCIS. It cannot be paid in installments.
Yes, there is an administrative fee of $70,000 that must be paid at the time the EB-5 package is submitted to USCIS. The applicant must also pay their attorney’s legal fees, which can range between $20,000 to $25,000.
It covers the administrative costs related to the submittal and administration process of the EB-5 application.
The EB-5 investor, the investor’s spouse, and any unmarried children under the age of 21 are eligible to receive a green card associated with the EB-5 investor’s petition.
Yes, gifts from a family member or other person can be used. However, you still must provide verifiable proof of a legitimate source for the gifted funds.
We welcome all to visit our offices in Miami to arrange visits to the projects and meet with one of our knowledgeable advisors.