Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: United States (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 18th (score: 83.38)
- Procedure: 11th
- Mobility: 12th
- Tax Optimization: 8th
- Quality of Life: 17th
- Investment: 4th
Country Information
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 |