🇺🇸 US citizenship · By investment
US citizenship by investment
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program gives foreign investors a path to a Green Card and then to US citizenship for the whole family.
The United States is the world's largest economy, with developed infrastructure and a leading education system. The EB-5 program opens a path for foreign investors to a Green Card and then to US citizenship.
Legal framework for obtaining citizenship
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program lets foreign investors obtain a Green Card and, after five years of living in the country, US citizenship.
Key program requirements
- Investment in the US economy. The minimum amount is $800,000.
- Job creation. The investment has to create and preserve at least 10 jobs for US citizens.
- Lawful source of funds. The investor has to document where the money for the investment came from.
- Compliance with immigration rules. Living in the US on a Green Card for 5 years before applying for citizenship.
Investment options
- Investing through regional centers that run projects meeting EB-5 requirements.
- Investing directly into your own business or someone else's.
Exact timelines and amounts depend on your situation. On a free consultation we review your documents and tell you straight whether the program fits you.
Benefits of a US passport
Freedom of travel
Access to more than 185 countries without a visa, including the EU, the UK, Japan and Singapore.
Economic opportunity
Access to the world's largest economy with broad prospects for business.
High standard of living
Modern infrastructure, quality education and advanced healthcare.
Citizenship for the whole family
Spouses and children under 21 can obtain citizenship too.
How to get US citizenship: step by step
Choosing an investment project
Choosing the investment route: a regional center or your own business.
Preparing the documents
Confirming the lawful source of funds and collecting the documents for the application.
Filing form I-526
The immigrant investor petition is filed with USCIS.
Getting conditional permanent residence
Once the petition is approved you receive a temporary Green Card valid for 2 years.
Filing petition I-829
The form reports the successful completion of the investment project and confirms that new jobs were created.
Getting the Green Card and applying for citizenship
The investor and the family receive a full Green Card. After 5 years of living in the US with a Green Card you can apply for citizenship.
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