»» A direct route to a permanent resident visa (green card) and the ability to secure a provisional green card in as little as two months but more typically six to nine months.
»» No day-to-day business management required. Absentee business ownership and passive investment activity are permitted.
»» Permanent residency in the United States for the investor, spouse and any children
under age 21 in as few as 24 months but typically between 27 and 36 months.
»» Investor and spouse may live, work, study or retire anywhere in the United States.
»» Providing any children under the age of 21 have been included in the initial application they will also be granted green cards so will not have to leave the country after turning 21 nor seek a separate visa (this is unique to the EB-5 Visa compared to other investor visas, such as the E-2).
»» Option to apply for US Citizenship after five years of being granted the temporary green card.
»» There are no quota backlogs with EB‑5 Visa applications, unlike other visas.
»» All foreign investors utilise their own personal funds and do not require sponsorship from either an employer or a family member, nor do they have to own an existing business.