Investor's Requirements

Investment through a Regional Center:

Investors contribute $800,000 or $1,050,000 into a project facilitated by a regional center in a TEA or Non-TEA area approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Investors do not need to directly manage the business but only invest capital to create 10 jobs per investment unit. This is the simplest option chosen by the majority of Vietnamese investors.

REQUIREMENTS FOR INVESTORS:

It is important for prospective investors to thoroughly understand and familiarize themselves with the various EB-5 visa requirements before initiating the application process. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of these requirements from the outset, investors can make informed decisions, effectively plan their investment strategies, and ensure their eligibility for the program. Taking the time to educate themselves about the EB-5 visa requirements empowers investors to embark on their immigration journey with confidence and maximize the opportunities available through the program. Factors pertaining to the process are:

Requirement 1
Investors must be over 18 years old, meet health and legal background requirements. No educational qualifications, degrees, or management experience required.
Requirement 2
As of March 2022, with the passing of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), $800,000 is the minimum investment amount for projects in rural areas, projects in areas of high unemployment (Targeted Employment Area or “TEA”), and government infrastructure projects.
Requirement 3

The investment must also create at least ten (10) permanent US jobs to obtain permanent residency. USCIS determines whether the investor created enough jobs when the second petition, the I-829, is adjudicated.
Requirement 4
Investors must have extensive evidence related to the origin of the money used for the EB-5 investment. This process is commonly known as the “source and path of funds” process. The EB-5 applicant should work directly on the source and path of funds with an experienced US immigration attorney.
Requirement 5
A clean record. To be given permanent resident status, the investors will need to be able to pass a series of routine background checks. Generally, receiving conditional permanent resident status takes approximately 18–24 months, and removing the conditions on that status requires another two years. However, investors in rural TEA projects are given priority processing and conditional permanent resident status should be received faster as a result.