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The EB-5 Immigrant Investor and E2 Franchise Visa Programs provide a structured pathway for foreign investors to secure U.S. permanent residency, with the opportunity to apply for U.S. citizenship after five years.

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Key Benefits
Efficient process for obtaining permanent residency (green card)
Access to leading universities, including Ivy League institutions‍
Right to live, work, and study anywhere in the United States
Ability to include spouse and unmarried children under 21 in the application
No business experience or language proficiency required
Flexible physical presence requirements
Eligibility to apply for U.S. citizenship after five years of continuous legal residence
Requirements

To qualify for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, applicants must:

  1. Make a qualifying investment in a commercial enterprise linked to a government-approved regional center:
    • Invest at least 800,000 USD in a targeted employment area project located in a rural or high-unemployment area
    • Invest at least 1.05 million USD in a project outside a targeted employment area
  2. Create or preserve at least ten full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers
  3. Provide evidence of the legal source of investment funds
  4. Maintain the investment for a period of three to seven years, depending on the project
  5. Reside continuously in the U.S. for five years, ensuring that no absence exceeds six months to qualify for citizenship

To qualify for the E2 Franchise Visa Program, applicants must:

  1. Be a citizen of a country that has an E2 treaty agreement with the United States
  2. Invest a substantial amount of capital into a U.S. business, typically ranging from 100,000 USD to 300,000 USD, depending on the franchise
  3. Hold at least 50% ownership of the business and actively participate in its management
  4. Ensure that the franchise is a viable, active business capable of generating sufficient income to support the investor and their family
  5. Demonstrate that the investment funds were obtained legally
  6. Prove an intent to depart the U.S. when the visa expires, though the visa can be renewed indefinitely as long as the business remains operational
Procedure

The EB-5 Immigrant Inverstor Program Application Procedure:

  1. Contact the advisory team to assess eligibility and investment options
  2. Undergo an initial due diligence review
  3. Select an appropriate investment project
  4. Submit the EB-5 visa application with supporting documentation
  5. Receive conditional permanent residency (green card) for two years
  6. Demonstrate job creation or preservation requirements for removal of conditions
  7. Obtain a full, unrestricted green card after meeting program conditions
  8. Maintain continuous residency in the U.S. for five years
  9. Apply for U.S. citizenship, meeting all legal and residency requirements

The E2 Franchise Visa Program Application Procedure:

  1. Select a qualifying franchise that meets E2 visa requirements
  2. Make a substantial investment to establish or acquire the franchise
  3. Submit the E2 visa application with supporting financial and business documentation
  4. Attend a consular interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in the applicant’s home country
  5. Receive visa approval and begin business operations in the U.S.
  6. Renew the E2 visa indefinitely as long as the business remains active and profitable
Invest in your Future

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and the E2 Franchise Visa offer investors unique pathways to U.S. residency, whether through securing permanent residency or establishing a thriving business. With its stable economy, extensive opportunities, and family-friendly policies, these programs provide strategic options for those looking to build a future in the United States.

Why Us?

Harper Greene is a premier investment migration advisory firm with offices in Canada, United States, Europe and Asia. With over 25 years of collective experience, our team of seasoned immigration experts consist of lawyers, consultants and skilled economists who have been leaders not only in processing immigration applications, but also in shaping immigration policy as well as developing and servicing migration programs and products. In short, we understand investment migration, front to back, inside out. Collectively, our team has serviced more than 5,000 clients around the world. Our unparalleled insights and experiences enable us to provide bespoke investment solutions and deliver world-class advisory service tailored to you and your family’s unique needs.

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