For high-net-worth investors, the EB-5 visa can be an excellent means of obtaining US conditional resident status, known as a green card.
EB-5 Visa Regional Center Program’s Big Revival
On March 10, the U.S. Congress voted on the Bill that will reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program. EB-5 will be officially reauthorized 60 days from the passage of the Federal appropriations package for FY 2022. The legislation, “EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022,” is great news for new interested investors and the thousands of investor families that have been waiting in limbo.
About EB-5 Visa
After two years, an EB-5 visa allows individuals and their families to obtain residency and become lawful permanent residents, and eventually citizens.
Similar to a Citizenship by Investment Program, EB-5 visa enables high-net-worth individuals with ease of travel. It also facilitates business immigration to crucial hubs for many businesses. With that, investment requires no language, educational, or managerial experience. EB-5 visa applicants must meet minimum requirements and qualifications.
BENEFITS OF EB-5 VISA PROGRAM
– Opportunity to live in any state
– 2 years after EB-5-visa conditional resident status is granted, investors and their families become eligible to apply for permanent residency
REQUIREMENTS FOR EB-5 VISA
– Create full-time employment for at least 10 American workers
– Proof of the source of invested funds
– Applicants must undergo a medical check and security screening
OPTION 1.
Investment of USD $1.05 million* in a targeted employment area (Regional Center).
*Since March 2022
First, US second citizenship provides anyone with a chance to pursue any field. For example, one can operate as a consultant in the US after getting economic citizenship. Furthermore, one can create a business partnership with other citizens. The downside is that business is highly competitive and many industries are pretty saturated, making it difficult to open new companies or startups. On the other hand, there’s seemingly no limit to the possibilities of fields to enter, and the unemployment rate is relatively low at 4.4%.
Additionally, the US dollar is strong compared to many other currencies, giving the USD a lot of purchasing power in developing countries. Additionally, individuals with a United States passport can support their families back home.
The education system in the United States is quite strong, holding at least a top 25 ranking in just about every category. Typically, children go to school from age 5 until 16-18 (depending on the state), with a high school graduation rate of about 80%. With that, EB2 Visa is granted to those individuals with at least a master’s degree or a bachelor degree.
In addition, higher education is about as good as it gets. Each of the 50 states have extensive college and university programs, where students can major in any subject imaginable. Many students obtain a United States passport to attend one of the many prestigious universities. However, the main downside to higher education is that it’s expensive. In turn, this can lead to a hefty buildup of student loan debt for many graduates.
Following the economic collapse in 2008, the US has shown strong growth in the housing market since 2013. The average home sale is around $390,000, but can vary wildly depending on the location.
Additionally, small rental units in the US show strong yields of up to and even above 7% for studio apartments. However, the yield diminishes the bigger the property gets. Real estate investors who come over with a United States passport may strongly consider renting out smaller units for the best ROI.
One downside to obtaining a United States passport is that getting healthcare services is very expensive, and it doesn’t look poised to improve in the short term. In 2014, the US ranked 50th out of 55 countries in healthcare efficiency. With that, many people forego getting medical treatment because of the cost associated. Further, those with US citizenship are eager to improve the healthcare system in the future.
Additionally, patient-centered quality of care is near the top on a global scale. However, it’s clear that a long-term solution is needed to solve many of the other issues.
WALDORF ASTORIA BEVERLY HILLS
The new 170-room hotel will be the most unique urban oasis in Southern California. This EB-5 visa opportunity has been under construction since February 2015. Investment amount: USD 500,000.
USC HYATT HOUSE HOTEL
USC Hyatt House is located just 50 meters from Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California and that would be the only hotel of its kind on or near USC Medical Campus for 10 years. Investment Amount: USD 500,000.
CARIBBEAN CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Caribbean citizenship by investment is allowed in Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St. Kitts & Nevis. Acquiring a second passport in Caribbean countries has many benefits.
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
Apex Capital Partners has experience in the real estate market. This allows you to find reliable developers around the world whose projects allow you to obtain citizenship for real estate.
ABOUT APEX CAPITAL PARTNERS
Apex Capital Partners Corp. is a full-service government mandated advisory firm specializing in second citizenship and investor immigration programs for a multinational clientele.
APEX provides services with end-to-end execution for many HNWI, representing them to Citizenship by investment programs in countries around the world.
- More than 30 YEARS of investment consulting
- More than 3 BILLION USD in investments
- More than 3000 CLIENTS served internationally
Nuri Katz,
Founder of Apex Capital Partners Corp.
«Dual citizenship isn’t a political gesture; clients view this as an asset to their business or brand. Citizenship is a tool for doing business, similar to an exclusive club membership, to be leveraged as necessary.»
