(Newswire.net — May 6, 2021) —
The EB-5 visa is a legal document issued to applicants who have chosen to elevate the American economy through their investments over time. This visa has arrived as a golden opportunity for individuals who have dreamt of spending life as a US citizen, while it is also applicable for the immediate family of the applicant. In this blog, we will discuss how to approach the visa allotment process
There are 5 significant steps from the application to approval.
Select a project- The applicant will need to invest in a project that fulfills the criteria of business laid by USCIS authorities. You can either invest in a new enterprise, an old business at a loss, or through the projects lead by regional centers.
File your petition- Once you have finalized the project and investments, you will now need to file an immigration application. Your attorney will file this I-526 application on your behalf. This application will prove that the applicant has invested in a project or is in the process of investing and they meet all of the visa eligibility criteria.
Get your conditional visa card– Once your application has been approved, you can now apply for conditional residency in America in 2 ways. If the applicant is living in the US, in that case, his attorney will submit Form I-485. Whereas, if the applicant is a foreign investor on foreign land, Form DS-260 will be filed by your immigration attorney. Once the authorities have done all the investigation, you will get a conditional resident in the US for the upcoming 2 years.
Get your non-conditional visa card- You will need to contact the immigration attorney three months before the expiration date to claim your non-conditional visa card. Your immigration attorney will file Form I-829 on your behalf to ensure that the conditions of your visa are removed. This document is proof that the applicant has met all the criteria set by USCIS authorities and is now eligible for the green card.
Now you are a US citizen- Once your application I-829 has been approved, you will get your green card for the next 10 years. Not only this, but your family can also join you, including your spouse and your children under 21 years old age who are unmarried. Also, 5 years from the date you were issued a conditional residency, while you fulfill the business criteria laid by USCIS authorities, you can apply for permanent citizenship in America as well. The process to gain your US citizenship is called naturalization as well. You can also choose to renew your green card after every 10 years.
Once you have your green card, you will need to carry this legal document with you at all times. All the individuals will have to apply for their visas independently. The road to getting your visa is long and requires various documents as well. For this, it is recommended to hire a seasoned immigration attorney to help you through the process.