Last Updated: August 29, 2025
Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: United States
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 18th | 83.38 |
Procedure
| 11th | 84.80 |
Mobility
| 12th | 70.97 |
Tax Optimization
| 23rd | 58.33 |
Quality of Life
| 17th | 78.70 |
Investment
| 4th | 78.14 |
Country Information at a Glance
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| |
Region
| Americas |
Minimum Investment Threshold
| $800,000 to $1.050,000 |
Year of Inception
| 1990 (reformed in 2022) |
Visa-free Countries
| 176 |
Investment Options
| Investment in a new commercial enterprise linked with government-approved regional centers and to create or maintain 10 full-time jobs for eligible US workers |
Physical Presence Requirements
| Applicants must spend at least 183 days in the US each year until unconditional green card status is granted |
Family Member Inclusion
| The main applicant can include their spouse and dependent children under 21 in the application |
Dual Citizenship Allowed
| Yes Path to citizenship Eligibility to apply for citizenship apply for citizenship after 5 years of permanent residence |
Average Processing Time
| 12-24 months |
Conclusion
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Footnotes
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