Transitioning from an H-1B employee visa to an EB-5 investment visa is a significant change in immigration status that allows individuals to move from temporary employment in the United States to permanent residency through investment.
Before making the transition, it's crucial to understand the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, including its requirements, investment options, and the path to obtaining permanent residency (green card).
Determine whether you meet the investment requirements for the EB-5 program. The minimum investment is $800,000 for Rural or TEA projects and $1 million for non-TEA projects. Ensure that you have the necessary capital available for the investment.
Select a qualifying EB-5 project to invest in. This project can be a new commercial enterprise, an existing business expansion, or a project affiliated with an EB-5 Regional Center. The project should create or preserve the required number of full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
Submit Form I-526 to USCIS to petition for conditional permanent residency through your EB-5 investment. The form demonstrates your investment intent and the lawful source of your funds.
Once your I-526 petition is approved, you and your immediate family members will receive conditional permanent resident status.
Within the 90-day period before the second anniversary of your admission as a conditional permanent resident, file Form I-829 to remove the conditions on your green card.
If your I-829 petition is approved, you and your family will become unconditional permanent residents, and you can live, work, and study in the United States without restrictions.
After maintaining your green card for a specific period, you may choose to pursue U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process.
It's essential to seek guidance from experienced immigration attorneys and financial professionals who can help you navigate the transition from H-1B to EB-5 successfully. The EB-5 program can offer a pathway to permanent residency and, ultimately, U.S. citizenship.
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