Immigrate to the United States
The EB5 Visa is classified as an immigrant investment visa, effectively rewarding investors and their spouses and children under 21 with permanent residency. Citizenship by naturalization is also possible.
The whole application process lasts about two years, with the applicant required to make a minimum capital investment of $900,000 in a United States enterprise.
The E2 non-immigrant visa rewards investors with work permits in the US, provided that a substantial investment is made in an enterprise. Benefits include a quick visa processing timeframe, the ability for the investor to live in the US along with his family, and a lower investment threshold (roughly $100,000). Note, the E2 can only be obtained by nationals holding an E2 treaty with the USA, and obtaining a green card is not a given.
| Comparison | EB-5 Visa Purpose: Permanent Residency | E-2 Visa Purpose: Work in the US |
|---|---|---|
| Benefits | -Whole family eligible -Green card within a year -Citizenship by naturalization possible -Spouse & children can work | -Quick processing time -Live and work in the US -Whole family eligible -Spouse can work -Investment is profitable |
| Eligibility Criteria | -Clean criminal record -Prove lawful source of funds -Must live in the US for 6 months per year | -National of a country with a treaty with the US -Clean criminal record -Good health |
| Visa Validity Period | 2 year conditional, then for life | 5 years but can be renewed indefinitely if business is successful |
| Investment Requirements | -Min.capital investment of $500,000 in a real enterprise -Create 10 fulltime US jobs -Must have active role in managing the enterprise | -General min.investment of $100,000 (can be lower) -Investment must be substantial & at-risk -Contribution toward a bona fide enterprise |
| Application Processing Timeline | Approx. 12-24 months for conditional green card | Approx. 45-90 days to obtain E2 visa |
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