EB-5 투자이민 프로그램의 목적은 경기 부양책과 일자리 창출이 필요한 미국 내 다양한 지역에 외국인 투자를 유치하여 미국의 경제 성장과 일자리 창출을 촉진하는 것입니다.
EB-5 프로그램을 통해 영주권을 받으려면, 외국인 투자자는 최소 1,050,000달러를 투자해야 합니다.외국인 투자자가 목표 고용 지역 (TEA) 에 투자할 경우 최소 투자액을 80만 달러로 줄일 수 있습니다.
이 글에서는 다음과 같은 내용을 다루겠습니다.
- 대상 고용 지역 (TEA) 이 무엇인지 설명해 주십시오.
- 실업률이 높은 TEA와 농촌 TEA 간의 차이
- 목표 고용 지역을 찾는 방법.
- 대상 고용 지역의 EB-5 투자 금액이 낮은 이유.
- 인프라 프로젝트가 TEA와 어떤 관련이 있습니까?
대상 고용 지역 (TEA) 이란 무엇입니까?

TEA는 미국 의회에서 제정하고 미국 의회에서 시행하는 명칭입니다. 미국 시민권 및 이민국 (USCIS) 실업률이 높은 지역이나 농촌 지역에 대한 투자를 유치합니다.따라서 TEA에는 농촌 지역과 실업률이 높은 지역의 두 가지 유형이 있습니다.TEA의 실업률은 전국 평균의 150% 이상이어야 합니다.
2022년 EB-5 청렴 개혁법 (RIA) 은 비자 면제 카테고리 또는 예약 비자라고도 하는 비자 면제 규정을 도입했습니다.전체 EB-5 비자 중 32% 가 별도로 발급됩니다.이를 통해 실업률이 높은 TEA에 대한 투자에 대해서는 전체 EB-5 비자의 10% 를 연간 차감해주고, 농촌 지역 TEA에 대한 투자에 대해서는 전체 EB-5 비자의 20% 를 연간 예비 적립해 주었습니다.이러한 임시 투자자들은 RIA 이후 투자자들에게 I-526E 승인 시 즉시 발급받을 수 있는 비자를 제공합니다. 이는 출국이 적체된 국가 출신이더라도 최소 80만 달러의 투자금을 제공합니다.
실업률이 높은 TEA
한 지역의 실업률이 높은 TEA에 해당하려면 해당 지역의 실업률이 미국 전국 평균 실업률의 150% 이상이어야 합니다.
실업률이 높은 TEA에는 이제 투자 프로젝트의 인구 조사 구역과 바로 인접한 인구 조사 구역만 포함될 수 있습니다.이 새로운 정의는 2022년 EB-5 개혁 및 청렴법 (RIA) 에 의해 제정되었습니다.TEA 자격은 미국 시민권 및 이민국에서 부여합니다.고실업률 지정은 2년 동안 유효하며 2년 단위로 갱신할 수 있습니다.
이와 별도로, RIA 이후 투자자는 I-526E 또는 I-526 승인 후 즉시 발급받을 수 있는 비자를 제공합니다. 이는 출신이 뒤쳐진 국가 출신이더라도 마찬가지입니다.
농촌 티
농촌 TEA는 대도시 통계 지역 외부에 있고 인구가 20,000명 이상인 도시 또는 마을의 외부 경계를 벗어난 지역입니다.농촌 TEA는 경제 개발 및 일자리 창출이 필요한 농촌 지역에 대한 EB5 농촌 투자를 장려합니다.
농촌 지역의 EB-5 신청자들은 우선 처리를 받을 자격이 있지만, USCIS는 아직 정확한 처리 일정을 정하지 않았습니다.2022년 EB-5 개혁 및 청렴법에 따라 매년 전체 EB-5 비자의 20% 를 농촌 지역 TEA에 투자하는 데 할애할 수 있게 되었습니다.이러한 면책 제도를 통해 RIA 이후 투자자들은 I-526E 승인 후 즉시 발급받을 수 있는 비자를 받을 수 있습니다. 이는 출국 빈도가 낮은 국가 출신이더라도 마찬가지입니다.또한 농촌 지역의 EB-5 청원서는 우선 처리를 받을 수 있는데, 이는 평균 12개월의 처리 기간입니다.
대상 취업 지역은 어떻게 찾을 수 있나요?
대상 고용 지역 목록은 TEA 매핑 도구를 사용하여 찾을 수 있습니다.Invest in the USA (IIUSA) 는 EB-5 업계의 무역 기구인 인터랙티브 TEA 매핑 도구를 제공합니다: https://iiusa.org/resources-data/targeted-employment-areas/.TEA 지도에 액세스하여 각 인구 조사 트랙에 대한 심층 데이터를 검토할 수 있습니다.이 지도는 미국 노동 통계국이 카운티별로 발표하는 노동 데이터로 매년 업데이트됩니다.
대상 고용 분야에 대한 EB-5 투자 금액이 낮은 이유는 무엇입니까?
농촌 또는 실업률이 높은 지역 TEA 또는 인프라 프로젝트의 EB-5 투자 금액은 미국 노동 통계국에서 발행한 지리적 및 실업률 데이터를 기반으로 하여 1,050,000달러에서 80만 달러로 감소했습니다.
인프라 프로젝트
고용 대상 지역 외에도 인프라 프로젝트의 경우 전체 EB-5 비자의 2% 를 비자로 따로 설정해 두며, 필요한 투자 금액 측면에서 TEA EB5 프로젝트와 유사하게 취급됩니다.
2022년 EB-5 개혁 및 청렴법은 “대상 고용 영역”과 “인프라” 프로젝트를 정의합니다. 그러나 인프라 프로젝트는 투자 금액이 80만 달러이고 전체 EB-5 비자의 2% 를 비자로 따로 설정한다는 점에서 TEA 프로젝트와 유사하게 취급됩니다.
피치트리 그룹 프로젝트
피치트리 그룹 프로젝트는 대상 고용 분야에 있습니다.현재 프로젝트에는 다음이 포함됩니다.
피치트리와 함께 다음 단계로 나아가다
Peachtree Group의 전문성과 단순성, 투명성, 성공에 대한 헌신을 바탕으로 EB-5 투자로 미국 거주 여정을 시작할 수 있는 방법은 다음과 같습니다.에 대해 자세히 알아보십시오. 피치트리 어드밴티지.
당사 웹사이트 방문하기
시작: 당사 웹사이트 방문 당사의 특정 EB-5 투자 기회에 대해 자세히 알아볼 수 있습니다.
우리는 사이트를 사용자 친화적이고 단순하게 설계했습니다.
연락처 정보를 전달하세요
잠시 시간을 내서 연락처 양식 작성 당사 웹사이트에서.
귀하의 정보가 수집되면 당사의 투자자 관계 관리자 중 한 명이 귀하에게 연락을 드릴 것입니다.
관련 게시물
If you're working in the United States on an H-1B visa and seeking permanent residency, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a promising path forward. This comprehensive guide walks you through the process of transitioning from an H-1B to an EB-5 visa, helping you understand your options to make an informed decision about your immigration journey.
H-1B vs. EB-5: Understanding the Key Differences
The H-1B visa is a temporary, employer-sponsored visa that ties you to a specific company. You need to win a lottery to get one, and you'll face regular renewal requirements. Plus, your stay in the U.S. is always dependent on your employment status.
The EB-5 visa, on the other hand, offers a direct path to permanent residency. No employer sponsorship needed! With an EB-5 visa, you can:
- Live and work anywhere in the United States
- Include your spouse and unmarried children under age 21 in your application
- Avoid the stress of visa renewals and employer dependencies
Can You Convert from H-1B to EB-5?
Yes, while it's not exactly a "conversion," you can apply for an EB-5 visa while maintaining your H-1B status. Here are the key requirements for an EB-5 visa:
- Make an $800,000 investment in a qualifying Regional Center project
- Create jobs for U.S. workers through your investment
- Demonstrate a legitimate source of investment funds
Acceptable funding sources for H-1B holders include:
- Accumulated earnings verified by wage statements and tax returns
- Personal savings and investments
- Retirement plan funds
- Secured loans or documented gifts
The Timeline and Process for EB-5 Approval
The transition from H-1B to EB-5 status typically requires between 4 to 18 months, depending on USCIS processing times. Your immigration journey begins with selecting and investing in a qualified EB-5 project. Once you've made your investment, you'll submit your petition to USCIS. During this waiting period, maintaining your current H-1B status provides important immigration security.
Understanding Concurrent Filing Benefits and Risks
The concurrent filing option presents an interesting opportunity for H-1B holders pursuing EB-5 visas. This process allows you to receive an Employment Authorization Document and advance parole privileges (travel authorization) immediately after filing your EB-5 petition. These benefits enable work authorization independent of your H-1B employer and facilitate international travel. However, immigration attorneys often advise maintainingH-1B status throughout the EB-5 process, as switching to concurrent filing status may prevent you from returning to H-1B status if needed.
Making an Informed Decision
The journey from H-1B to permanent residency through the EB-5 program represents a significant opportunity for foreign workers in the United States. While the $800,000 investment requirement is substantial, the benefits of permanent residency and workplace freedom make it an attractive option form any H-1B professionals. Consulting with qualified immigration attorneys helps ensure you understand all aspects of the process and make the visa choice aligned with your long-term immigration goals.
Taking the Next Step
Converting from an H-1B to an EB-5 visa offers a clear path to permanent residency in the United States. By understanding the requirements, timeline, and potential challenges, you can make informed decisions about your immigration future. Remember that professional legal guidance proves invaluable throughout this complex but rewarding process.
Peachtree Group has more than 40 years’ experience in EB-5 investing. Have questions about EB-5, visit our website or fill out our contact form.
How You Think About the EB5 Visa Country Cap is WRONG! Here's why.
Conventional wisdom states that the EB5 visa country cap is calculated within each preference category, not across all preference categories. That would mean that no one country could have more than 7% of just EB-5 visas in any reserved visa category.
Conventional EB-5 wisdom on country caps is wrong.
In a US Federal Register announcement dated March 28, 2023, the US Government acknowledged they were calculating country caps incorrectly and outlined how country caps were to be calculated moving forward.
Since April 2023, country caps are calculated based on the total number of visas available in ALL preference categories including family-based and employment-based. Immigrants from a particular county are not subject to a country cap until applications for ALL preference categories for that country reach 7%.
Once both family-based and employment-based visa applications for a particular country reach 7%, the Department of State imposes backlogs for that particular country in each preference category based on priority dates across all categories.
Investors born outside of China and India can confidently choose between either a rural or high unemployment project.
The Visa Bulletin shows China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines have all reached the 7% cap across the family-based and employment-based visas. Since Mexico and the Philippines are not big users of the EB-5 preference, China and India are currently the only countries subject to a country cap on EB-5 unreserved visas. What this means: If you were born outside of China or India, you don't need to worry about backlogs or waiting lines whether you invest in a rural or high unemployment TEA. Unless and until another country reaches the 7% quota across all preference categories, we should not expect there to be a backlog for those countries in EB-5. If you were born in China or India, you should speak with knowledgeable EB-5 professionals to understand the potential waiting periods. However, remember that your EB-5 investment decision should be based on all of the factors that are important to you, not just the potential visa quotas.
About Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures, with a specialty in hospitality. We’ve executed hundreds of investments since inception with a focus on real estate acquisition, development, and lending. Today, we manage billions in equity, augmented by services designed to protect, support, and grow your investment.
Peachtree Group has an EB-5 visa by investment program which allows foreign nationals the opportunity to attain permanent residency in the United States. The EB-5 visa program allows you to invest in job creating projects in the U.S. creating a path to a green card for you and your family. The minimum investment is $1,050,000. However, investment in Targeted Employment Areas reduces the minimum cost to $800,000. Learn more about the EB-5 visa by investment program.
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USCIS Form I-485 for EB-5 Investors Explained
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Form I-485, or the "Application to Register Permanent Residence" allows an EB-5 investor to adjust their investor's status from a non-immigrant to a conditional permanent resident (CPR). To take advantage of this, the EB-5 investor must already be in the United States lawfully on a non-immigrant visa such as a F-1 or H-1B. The form is generally filed after the I-526E Petition which is the first step in the EB-5 visa process. This blog post explains how the Form I485 fits into the overall EB-5 process, the essential documents needed, and how to avoid potential delays in the adjustment of status journey.
Concurrent Filing
The passing of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“RIA”) allowed EB-5 investors to file Form I-485 concurrently with Form I-526E if visas are available. This is called concurrent filing and allows investors to remain in the US while their application is processed. In short, if you are in the U.S. you can stay in the U.S. while you wait for the adjudication of your Form I-526E Petition.
Conditional Permanent Residency
Once the I-485 is approved, the investor becomes a conditional permanent resident which is good for two years. During this time, they need to fulfil the promise they made with the I-526 form to invest in a project that creates US jobs. In order to remove the conditional and become a permanent resident, the investor must file Form I-829 or the "Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status". Once this is granted, the investor and their eligible family members receive permanent green cards.
Investor Benefits During I-485 processing:
While the I-485 is processing, EB-5 investors may also file a Form I-765, "Application for Employment Authorization" and Form I-131, "Application for Travel Document" to receive an employment authorization and travel permit, which allows them to work in the US and travel while their applications are pending.
I-485 Filing Requirements: Documents to be submitted with your Form I-485
Peachtree Group encourages ourEB-5 investors to consult with their immigration attorney and to read through the Form I-485 form instructions as the specific evidence required with theForm I-485 application may vary depending on the immigrant category you are filing under.
Documents required to be submitted with your Form I-485 include:
- Passport-style photographs
- Government-Issued identity document with photograph
- Birth Certificate
- Inspection and Admission or Inspection and Parole
- Passport page with admission or parole stamp;
- Passport page with nonimmigrant visa; and
- FormI-94 Arrival-Departure Record.
- Evidence of Maintenance of Status
- Original Sealed Medical Exam Results (FormI-693)
I-485 EB5 Filing Costs
As November 2024, the filing fee for Form I-485 is $1,440. The EB-5 investor pays additional filing fees if they are also filing Form I-765 and Form I-131. Be sure to check the USCIS website for the most up to date fee information. In addition, this site has information on what to do while you wait for your green card application.
Prevent unnecessary delays in the adjudication of Form I-485
By following the I 485 form instructions and submitting all the required evidence and supporting documentation at the time of the Form I-485 filing, EB-5 investors may avoid receiving a Request for Evidence (“RFE”) from USCIS.
Tips to prevent receiving an RFE include:
- Form I-693, Report of Immigration MedicalExamination and Vaccination Record
- Only a USCIS designated civil surgeon can perform this medical examination in the United States. The civil surgeon will document the results of the examination on Form I-693. USCIS considers a complete Form I-693 to remain valid for two years from the date the civil surgeon signs the form.
- Due to the limited time validity of Form I-693, EB-5 investors are not required to submit Form I-693 at the time they file their adjustment application but may select to do so in order to avoid a RFE and delay the adjudication process. USCIS cannot approve the Form I-485 without having the report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, so if the Form I-693 is not filed with the adjustment of status, USCIS will have to issue an REF to obtain the medical report.
- File all required initial evidence and supporting documentation as described in the form instructions; and
- Use the current edition of Form I-485
Additional Resources
For more information about the I-526E Form and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, consider consulting the following resources:
- USCIS Website: Access official forms, instructions, and updates on processing times.
- A Simple Guide to EB-5 Immigration by Investment
- Immigration Attorneys: Seek legal advice from professionals specializing in EB-5 cases. If you are not familiar with an immigration attorney, contact Peachtree Group, our team can give you contact information for several knowledgeable lawyers.
- Contact Peachtree Group: Contact Peachtree Group for guidance on specific investment opportunities and compliance requirements.
- Learn more about the Peachtree Advantage
- What is form I-526E for EB-5 investors?
- What is Form I-826 for EB-5?