A look at U.S. EB-5 Golden Visa options

A look at U.S. EB-5 Golden Visa options

Families in the UAE and surrounding Gulf countries are increasingly considering an investment in the future stability and security of their children by obtaining the United States golden visa. There are two distinct routes of investment through which families can apply for the U.S. golden visa – regional center or direct investment. This article explores the two investment options and outlines key considerations for families looking to participate in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The EB-5 program allows foreign investors to obtain U.S. Green Cards for themselves and their qualifying dependents (spouse and children under 21 years of age) with an investment of $800,000 in a new commercial enterprise in the United States. The program was created by the U.S. Congress in 1990 with the intent of boosting the U.S. economy through the injection of foreign capital and creation of jobs for U.S. persons. EB-5 applicants are required to demonstrate that the source of their funds is lawful and must create a minimum of 10 full-time jobs for U.S. persons with their investment. With the success of the program and its vast benefits for the U.S. economy, Congress introduced the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program in 1992. A regional