EB5 Visa Attorney
The EB-5 visa, part of the Immigrant Investor Program, offers a pathway to U.S. permanent residency for foreign investors. To qualify, investors must make a qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs for U.S. workers. Our EB-5 visa attorneys in Los Angeles specialize in navigating his program, ensuring a successful application process.
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Qualifying for an EB-5 Visa
Navigating the EB-5 visa process requires the expertise of a law firm like Hussain & Gutierrez. Our EB-5 visa attorneys in Los Angeles specialize in guiding you through the qualifications, ensuring a straightforward application process.
EB-5 Minimum Required Investment
Several changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program that went into effect Nov. 21, 2019 are no longer in effect. These changes include:
Increased Minimum Investments
- The standard minimum investment amount has increased to $1.8 million (from $1 million) to account for inflation.
- The minimum investment in a TEA has increased to $900,000 (from $500,000) to account for inflation.
Future adjustments will also be tied to inflation (per the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, or CPI-U) and occur every 5 years.
Targeted employment area (TEA) designations
- USCIS will now directly review and determine the designation of high-unemployment TEAs; they will no longer defer to TEA designations made by state and local governments.
- Specially designated high-unemployment TEAs will now consist of a combination of census tracts that include the tract or contiguous tracts in which the new commercial enterprise is principally doing business, including any or all directly adjacent tracts.
- Provided they have experienced an average unemployment rate of at least 150% of the national average unemployment rate, TEAs may now include cities and towns with a population of 20,000 or more outside of metropolitan statistical areas.
- These changes will help direct investment to areas most in need and increase the consistency of how high-unemployment areas are defined in the program.
Initiating an Investor Visa Application
Our EB-5 visa lawyers in Los Angeles are experts in initiating immigrant entrepreneur visa applications. From guiding your investment strategy to ensuring compliance with legal requirements, we streamline the process for a successful EB-5 journey.
Contact Our EB-5 Visa Attorneys in Los Angeles
Contact Hussain & Gutierrez as your investor visa attorney in Los Angeles. Call us for a consultation with our immigration experts. We are committed to helping you achieve your immigration goals, providing experienced legal guidance and support.
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Contact our EB-5 visa lawyers in Los Angeles by calling us at 888-997-3701 to set up a free initial consultation or send us a message online. We offer services in English, Sinhala, Tamil, Gujarati, Urdu, and Spanish. Our EB-5 immigration attorney can guide you through any difficulties you might have to face when investing in your future.
Even though there are other immigration visas that give foreign people opportunity, the EB-5 visa stands out since it leads to a green card. This indicates that, if accepted, you and your family will take pleasure in:
- All the benefits given to every other United States resident
- Unrestricted access to the US (for both business and personal use)
- Unlimited residency in the US (no renewals or re-application requirements)
- Freedom to live and work anywhere in the country
- Potential to run or own your own business anywhere in the nation
- Permanent green cards for you and each qualified member of your family
- The ability to attain legal US citizenship after five years of residence
The EB-5 program comprises four investment visa categories:
- C5 – Employment creation outside a targeted area
- T5 – Employment creation in a targeted rural/high unemployment area
- R5 – Investor Pilot Program not in a targeted area
- I5 – Investor Pilot Program in a targeted area
The EB-5 Application Process is a comprehensive journey for foreign investors seeking U.S. permanent residency. Key steps include:
- Investment: Investors choose between a $1.8 million investment or a reduced $900,000 investment in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) and identify a qualifying new commercial enterprise.
- I-526 Petition: Investors submit the I-526 petition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), providing details about the investment, job creation plan, and proving its adherence to EB-5 program requirements.
- Conditional Residency: Upon I-526 approval, investors and their qualifying family members obtain conditional permanent residency, allowing them to live and work in the U.S.
- Job Creation Verification: After two years, investors file the I-829 petition, demonstrating that the investment has created or preserved the required jobs, leading to the removal of conditions and obtaining permanent residency.
Navigating the EB-5 Application Process requires significant legal expertise. Our EB-5 visa attorneys in Los Angeles specialize in guiding investors through these critical steps, ensuring a successful immigration journey.
EB-5 Visa Lawyers in Los Angeles Dedicated To Serving Our Clients
Numerous foreign nationals have successfully navigated the EB-5 investor program with the assistance of Hussain & Gutierrez’s seasoned Los Angeles EB-5 investment visa lawyers to get conditional and permanent residency in the United States.
We can help our clients with any additional US immigration requirements, including travel authorization, naturalization, and the sponsorship of family members. Whether it’s the I-485 adjustment of status for investors who are in nonimmigrant status in the US or the immigrant visa application at the US consulate, our firm has extensive experience with the permanent residence process for investors.
Have a question? Ask the best EB 5 attorneys in Los Angeles.
The minimum investment is $1.8 million, or $900,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
A minimum of 10 full-time jobs must be created within two years of admission.
Yes, as long as it’s a qualifying new commercial enterprise.
Approval typically takes around 18 to 24 months.
Yes, qualifying family members, including spouse and unmarried children under 21, can obtain conditional permanent residency.
