Different options related to Investment Visa for USA

Many Indian investors, businessmen or entrepreneurs are looking to have access into the US market and so USA has come forward with different business immigration programs. But for very few visas only the Indian entrepreneurs and businessmen are eligible:

B1 visa – applicant who wishes to conduct a due diligence, business meetings, meeting potential employees etc. in the USA then they can opt for the B1 visa. B1 visa holders can’t manage or operate their business in the USA and if they wish to they need to change their status into E-2, E-1, L-1 or EB-5 Status.

L-1 visa – if you own a well-established business in India and willing to expand it in the USA then L-1 visa is suitable which enables the applicant to open a business in the USA. After one year of securing a L-1 visa the applicant can apply for a green card.

EB-5 visa – under the EB-5 visa, the applicant needs to make a minimum investment of $500,000 and which enables the applicant with the spouse and children below 21 years to migrate to USA securing a conditional green card for two years. This business visa program also requires the applicant to create 10 new jobs in the USA during the stay as conditional green card holder. As per the EB-5 visa, the applicant can live, work, study and retire anywhere in the USA and also enjoy all the merits of an USA citizen. After 5 years, the applicant secures a USA citizenship.

Whether you are expanding or establishing a business in the USA or making an investment you need to have a perfect business plan. The choice of which visa is suitable need to be taken based on the type of business, industrial sector, investment plans and long term goals.

USA Investment Visa-Key Requirements and its Benefits

In general, the applicant needs to meet the investment and job creation requirements along with ensuring that the business also qualifies for the EB-5 visa program. The qualifying investor will get the privilege to immigrate with the spouse along with children below 21 years to the USA as conditional green card holders and will secure a permanent green card once the requirements are fulfilled.

EB-5 USA visa is an employment based program wherein the applicant needs to make an investment of minimum $500,000 and create employment for atleast 10 full time USA jobs.

The basic requirements of EB-5 visa are:

• Have net worth of $1 million.
• Make minimum investment of $500,000.
• Make investment into a commercial enterprise established on or after November 29, 1990.
• All the investment funds must be derived through lawful means.
• Provide $60,000 as other expenses such as administrative fee, attorney fee and application fee.
• Create atleast 10 direct or indirect jobs within two years.
• Within 90 days of getting the conditional permanent residence expire, the applicant needs to provide with proper documentation that the 10 new jobs have been created or will be created within the specified time period.

Benefits of EB-5 visa are:

• Permanent residency status for the whole family including unmarried children below 21 years of age.
• Obtain conditional green card within 16-18 months.
• Obtain permanent green card within 4 years.
• Live anywhere in the USA.
• Take up any job or start any business.
• No language requirements.
• Enjoy the privilege of USA citizen such as free public school education, Medicare for 5 years, etc.
• Citizenship after 5 years.
• No need to renew and re-qualify visa status for EB5 Visa permanent residents.

For those who wish to live, work and retire in the anywhere in the USA and those who can afford to make an investment of minimum $500,000, EB-5 USA immigration program is worth considering.