미국 이민국 (USCIS) 은 최근 EB-5 투자이민 절차의 중요한 첫 단계인 지역센터 투자자의 이민 청원서인 I-526E 신청 수수료를 204% 대폭 인상한다고 발표했습니다.이러한 수수료 조정은 예비 EB-5 투자자들에게 단기적으로 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다.이 글에서는 수수료 인상의 세부 사항과 이를 통해 미국 영주권을 취득하고자 하는 개인에게 미칠 수 있는 잠재적 영향에 대해 자세히 설명합니다. EB-5 프로그램.
EB-5 투자이민 프로그램은 외국인 투자자가 미국 근로자의 고용을 창출하는 새로운 영리 기업에 적격 투자를 함으로써 미국 영주권을 취득할 수 있는 경로를 제공합니다.I-526e 청원은 신청 절차의 중요한 구성 요소이며, 프로그램에 대한 투자자의 헌신을 입증하는 첫 단계입니다.
이민국 웹사이트 (이민국 수수료 규정에 관한 자주 묻는 질문 | USCIS) 에 따르면, 2024년 4월 1일에 I-526E 수수료가 3,675달러에서 11,160달러로 인상되어 204% 인상될 예정입니다.이번 조정은 이민 청원서 처리 및 판결과 관련하여 늘어나는 비용을 충당하기 위한 USCIS의 광범위한 노력의 일부입니다.수수료 인상은 모든 신규 I-526E 신청에 적용됩니다.EB-5 이해 관계자들은 여전히 USCIS가 새로운 EB-5 법 (2022년 EB-5 개혁 및 청렴법 또는 “RIA”) 에서 요구하는 별도의 수수료 조사를 실시하기를 기다리고 있습니다.RIA 제106조는 USCIS가 EB-5 관련 청원서를 적시에 판결하는 데 필요한 수수료 수준에 대한 수수료 조사를 실시할 것을 요구합니다.2024년 4월 1일의 수수료 인상은 이 필수 수수료 조사로 인해 발생할 수 있는 향후 인상과는 별개이므로 투자자는 향후 추가 인상 가능성에 대해 계속 알아두어야 합니다.
I-526E 신청 수수료를 인상하기로 한 USCIS의 결정은 이미 복잡했던 EB-5 이민 투자자 프로그램 환경에 새로운 차원을 제시합니다.예비 투자자는 업데이트된 수수료 구조를 면밀히 검토하고 이민 전문가와 상담하여 맞춤형 조언을 구하며 개인의 재정 상황에 따라 정보에 입각한 결정을 내리는 것이 좋습니다.EB-5 프로그램은 여전히 미국 영주권 취득을 위한 매력적인 방법이므로, 투자자들은 변화하는 환경을 성공적으로 헤쳐나가기 위해 지속적으로 정보를 얻고 변화에 적응해야 합니다.
Peachtree Group은 투자자가 EB-5 프로그램을 신청할 수 있는 자격을 갖추도록 구성된 현재 서비스를 제공합니다.
EB-5에 대해 자세히 알아보고 피치트리의 EB-5 오퍼링, 연락처 agreene@peachtreegroup.com.
피치트리 그룹 소개
피치트리 그룹 입니다 성장을 주도하는 투자 회사 호스피탈리티를 전문으로 하는 다양한 상업용 부동산 자산 및 기타 벤처 포트폴리오를 보유하고 있습니다.당사는 설립 이래로 부동산 취득, 개발 및 대출에 중점을 두고 수백 건의 투자를 진행해 왔습니다.현재 당사는 투자를 보호, 지원 및 증대하도록 설계된 서비스를 통해 수십억 달러의 지분을 관리하고 있습니다.
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.
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:
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:
Acceptable funding sources for H-1B holders include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
For more information about the I-526E Form and the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, consider consulting the following resources:
