Category: EB5 Process

STEP 1: TALK TO HOUSTON EB5
The first step in the EB5 visa program is to contact us and fill out the investor questionnaire. Once filled out we can schedule a meeting to discuss your situation further and give you an in-depth outline of the EB-5 process, our regional center, and the current projects opportunities we have.

Click here to learn more about EB5 eligibilities.

STEP 2: RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL GREEN CARD
Qualified investors such as yourself who invest through a regional center receive a conditional green card that’s valid for two years. Once the conditional green card is received you can enjoy the same benefits as other lawful permanent residents, such as traveling around the world without needing a Visa to return to the U.S. and discounts on college tuition.

For information on green cards click here. If you have other questions, feel free to contact Houston EB5.

STEP 3: APPLY FOR YOUR PERMANENT GREEN CARD
Here you will fill out and file your I-829 application to remove your conditional status. At this point, the regional center (such as Houston EB5) is required to provide proof, on your behalf, that your investment created at least 10 jobs.

STEP 4: GET YOUR PERMANENT GREEN CARD
Once the conditions are removed at the end of the 24-month period, you and your immediate family members become permanent green card holders and can later apply to become U.S. citizens.

The EB-5 visa program is one of the most flexible paths to a green card available. You are no longer required to manage the business’ day-to-day operations, you can invest in an existing business or a new business, and you is not required to live in the region where the investment is made.

So if you invest in one our Houston EB5 projects and want to live elsewhere, you can!

Additionally, funds may come from any legal foreign or US source; including gifts, loans, and divorce settlements. Borrowed investment funds qualify if the assets of the target US business do not secure the loan.

The Benefits of Converting a H-1B Visa to an EB-5 Visa

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Most foreign workers in the U.S. on H-1B visas enjoy the benefits of good jobs and American life. But they also live under a cloud of apprehension, knowing that, should anything happen to their employment status—a layoff, for instance, or a closure—they’ll likely have to return to their country of origin. For those who qualify, […]

Could Another EB-5 Visa Retrogression Be Around the Corner for Set-Aside Visas?

Immigrant investors from India, China, and Vietnam looking for U.S. citizenship often inquire about EB-5 retrogression. Retrogression caused when the demand for EB-5 visas from a given country exceeds the limited number of visas allotted to applicants from said country in a government fiscal year (October 1st – September 30th). When a country is retrogressed, […]

How Long Does It Take for EB 5 Approval?

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When choosing a visa to apply for, the approval time length may be a determining factor. At Houston EB5, we understand the ins and outs of EB-5 visas. Here is what you should know about the approval process for an EB-5 visa:  EB-5 Visa Timeline The timeline for an EB-5 visa is much shorter than […]

4 Services We Provide to Our EB-5 Investors

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If you are hoping to get an EB-5 green card, you may be looking at potential regional centers and their projects. Coming to the U.S. on an investment visa allows you to live anywhere you want in the States. At Houston EB5, we offer multiple services to help you get your green card. How the […]

Why Work with Houston EB5 as Your Regional Center

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When participating in the EB-5 program, you have several different regional centers to choose from. At Houston EB5, we offer several benefits to investors who choose us. Here are some reasons to choose Houston EB5 as your EB-5 regional center:  Who We Are Houston EB5 was founded in 2011, but our history goes back to […]

Can I Stay in the US While Waiting for an EB5?

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The EB5 green card and visa option allows investors and their families to become US citizens. If you make eligible investments into creating or preserving jobs in the US, you can qualify for a green card and citizenship. At Houston EB5, we focus on helping immigrants get their green cards via the EB5 route. You […]

How We’ll Help You Navigate the I-829 Petition

Filing the I-829 Form is one of the final steps of the EB-5 visa process and the route to becoming a permanent resident, with the possibility of becoming a United States citizen. When filing for a visa through an EB-5 regional center, you will have an extension of conditional residency until your I-829 petition is […]

What Could Reauthorization Potentially Look Like?

Following the EB-5 Regional Center Program’s expiration on June 30, 2021, many interested immigrant investors have spent the past several months exploring other options. After a lengthy wait filled with uncertainty, reauthorization could finally be around the corner. Since Congress is making progress with other issues that held first priority, the Appropriations Bill – which […]

Could Direct EB-5 Processing Times Be Faster?

As the Regional Center program has expired, does the United States and Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have more time to process Direct EB-5? Christian Triantaphyllis, partner at the Texas-based law firm Jackson Walker LLP and a Top 25 Immigration Attorney per EB5 Investors Magazine, believes it’s quite possible. “If they have that many resources […]

The Most Common Trends of Direct EB-5 Investors

In the current landscape of Direct EB-5 investments, there are three types preferred by foreign investors who are looking to immigrate to the United States. Bernard Rojano, Immigrant Investment Expert and Founder and Principal Consultant at Xecute EB-5 Business Plan Solutions, categorizes these common trends by providing a breakdown of what Direct EB-5 investors are […]