EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the current **EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program**, widely used for U.S. permanent residency through capital investment. I’ve also added insights on a recent proposal—the “Gold Card”—which could potentially replace it, though its future remains uncertain. --- ### 1. What is the EB-5 Visa? * Established by Congress in 1990 to boost the U.S. economy through foreign investment and job creation, the EB-5 visa allows foreign investors and their families to apply for lawful permanent residence (a green card) by investing in a qualified U.S. enterprise that creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers ([USCIS][1], [American Immigration Council][2]). * Investors can choose between: * **Direct investment**: The enterprise itself directly creates jobs. * **Regional Center investment**: Jobs can be created indirectly via approved projects ([USCIS][3], [American Immigration Council][2]). --- ### 2. Investment and Job Requirement | In...