Immigrant Investor Visas

Who is eligible?

Investors may qualify for employment creation immigrant visas if they seek to enter the United States for the purpose of establishing a new commercial enterprise. The investment must provide at least 10 full-time positions for U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents of the United States, or other immigrants with employment authorization. The minimum capital required in most cases is one million dollars; the requirement is less in certain poverty areas.

How to apply?

Persons wishing to establish eligibility for employment creation immigrant visas are required to file a petition, from I-526 with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Note: The decision on whether a person is qualified for registration in the investor visa category is made by the USCIS. Questions about eligibility for such status or filing a petition should be addressed to the appropriate USCIS office. The Embassy cannot answer questions concerning eligibility to register for immigration in this category.

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