成立于1990年的EB-5移民投资者计划随着2022年EB-5改革与诚信法案（RIA）的颁布而发生了重大变化。了解该法律对潜在投资者至关重要，因为它包括深入了解美国政府未来将如何处理最低EB5投资额的增加。上调预计将于2027年1月生效，距离现在还有不到两年半。
从历史上看，非目标就业领域的EB5最低投资额为100万美元，项目的最低投资额为50万美元 目标就业区 (TEA)，失业率高或农村地位高的地区。2022年的《改革与诚信法》大幅提高了这些门槛，以反映该计划启动以来的经济变化。现在，新的EB 5签证最低投资金额要求为105万美元，TEAS的投资额降至80万美元]以及对基础设施项目进行资格认证。
RIA法律中的一项重要要求要求从2027年1月1日起每五年自动调整投资门槛。这些调整将基于劳工统计局报告的所有城市消费者消费者价格指数（CPI-U）的年度累计百分比变化。这样可以确保投资金额与通货膨胀和经济状况保持一致，从而防止在不进行调整的情况下再延长一段时间。
使用2022年1月1日至2024年7月31日的消费者价格指数数据，我们可以了解通货膨胀对投资门槛的影响。截至2024年7月31日，CPI-U指数为314.340，反映了自2021年12月278.802以来的累计变化12.75％。这些实时数据为通货膨胀如何影响EB-5投资要求提供了宝贵的见解。
门槛的提高和自动调整反映了国会的公共政策选择，以确保EB-5计划保持切实可行并反映当前的经济状况。这意味着更高的初始投资。了解自动调整有助于投资者更好地规划财务，因为他们知道要求将随着通货膨胀而变化。
对于潜在的EB-5投资者而言，RIA带来的变化标志着投资格局的重大转变。该计划旨在通过纳入基于通货膨胀的自动调整来保持相关性和经济可行性。投资者应随时了解这些变化，并在计划中考虑未来可能的增长。
那么增长会是什么样子呢？根据桃树集团EB-5团队的保守计算，2027年1月，我们预计最低投资门槛将从80万美元提高到90万美元至97.5万美元之间。以下是我们得出这个结论的方式。
为了设定基准，桃树集团团队审查了2021年12月21日至2024年8月14日的相关消费者价格指数数字，并根据美联储每年2％的目标通货膨胀率预测了未来的消费者价格指数增长，以显示预计的消费者价格指数数字（蓝线）。
使用这些数据，该团队为目标就业区域金额的项目金额创建了界限，并审查了三种情景：
根据2024年7月公布的最新通货膨胀率（每年1.4％），截至2027年1月1日的投资门槛将提高至90万美元。（黄线）
如果从今天起通货膨胀率稳定在美联储每年2％的目标，那么截至2027年1月1日，投资门槛将为90万美元（绿线）
如果通货膨胀率继续保持自2022年1月1日参考日以来的累计平均水平（每年4.9％），则截至2027年1月1日的投资门槛将提高至97.5万美元（红线）
根据法律和统计数据以及到2027年的推断，我们得出的结论是，我们预计从2027年1月起，最低投资门槛将提高到90万美元至97.5万美元之间。
你现在能做什么？
即使根据历史数据进行假设，也没有人能确定未来会怎样。但是，我们所知道的是，每个RIA的最低EB5投资额将自动调整，这些调整预计将于2027年1月生效，距离今天不到2.5年。
要锁定较低的EB5投资金额，启动流程很重要。 桃树集团 是一家综合投资管理公司，专门发现和利用以商业房地产为支撑的混乱市场中的机会。如今，我们在收购、开发和贷款方面管理着数十亿美元的资本，并辅之以旨在保护、支持和增加投资的服务。
我们的 EB-5 团队 在EB-5投资方面拥有超过30年的综合经验，管理超过20亿美元的EB-5交易。了解一下 Peachtree 的优势 让我们来帮你渡过难关 EB-5 流程 在投资金额增加之前。
您可以通过以下方式通过EB-5投资开始获得美国居留权的旅程。
开始于 访问我们的网站 在这里您可以了解有关我们特定EB-5投资机会的更多信息。
我们将网站设计为用户友好且简单。
花点时间 填写联系表 在我们的网站上。
当我们获得您的信息后，我们的一位投资者关系经理将与您联系。
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:
