Is the next decade suitable for emigrating to the United States?

Qingdao overseas immigrants were the first to handle EB5 investment immigration projects, and the expert experience is not only dangerous but also promising.

First of all, the current global economic environment is not ideal. Is it more risky to invest in immigration to the United States now?

From 2008 to 20 1 1, the subprime mortgage crisis in the United States declined, mainly in Europe. As can be seen from various economic data, the experience of the United States is actually leading the world. I believe that the American economy will have an upward trend in the next decade, and now is a good time to invest in the American market.

2. What are the requirements for the investor's background or assets in the American investment immigration project?

The application threshold of EB% investment immigration project is the lowest in the world at present, and the project has no requirements for investors' business experience, education level, language ability and assets. The only requirement is that investors have enough funds to invest in immigrants and can prove that these funds come from legitimate sources.

Third, are there any false elements in some EB5 projects on the market?

Many people don't believe some false information: the investment of $500,000 can be paid off in two or three years, and then the whole family immigrates to the United States to get a green card. This information usually completely masks the risk. For example, for a hotel project, the original design can only reduce the number of applicants by 200, and suddenly the number of applicants has increased by 100, but the hotel design has not changed. When the number of EB5 places increases, the project promises the government that the number of jobs will increase by 10 times. If there is not enough job, the applicant can't get a permanent green card after two years.

4. How do relatives of God identify the risks of the project? Which projects are relatively low-risk?

It is best for the applicant to find a powerful and reputable immigration agency. When selecting projects, you can choose some projects that have already started, and the risk of such projects will be relatively low, because in the United States, all projects under construction need to pay construction insurance tax, and banks have strict supervision procedures to reduce the situation of unfinished projects.

5. Does successfully applying for EB5 investment immigrant visa mean successfully obtaining permanent residency in the United States?

The investor's successful application for EB5 investment immigrant visa Patella means that he has successfully obtained permanent residency in the United States, and he will get a "restricted" (temporary green card) valid for 2 years. In the next two years, if the investor's investment behavior continues to be effective and has created or retained at least 65,438+00 employment opportunities, he can apply to cancel his restricted green card status, thus obtaining a permanent green card (that is, permanent residency in the United States). In addition, investors will have the right to apply for American citizenship after five years of obtaining a US green card.

How long will it take to process the I-526 application? When can I get a restricted green card?

After the applicant submits the I-526 application form, it takes about four to six months for the US immigration authorities to process the application. If the application is approved, according to the bilateral agreement between China and the United States, the approval letter needs to stay at China Customs for about three months, complete the formalities of examination and approval, and arrange an interview. If you pass the interview, you can get a restricted green card. The overall application time is about 8- 10 months.

7. If the US Immigration Bureau has approved the I-526 application form, why do you need to apply for an interview at the consulate? If the family members are abroad, can they be interviewed at American consulates in other countries?

The purpose of applying to the consulate is to ensure that the applicant and his family have undergone health, crime, safety and immigration history checks before obtaining a restricted permanent residence visa. Family members abroad can be interviewed in other countries. The country of origin or the country where family members are currently located is a standard interview place, but the reality is often that a family member is in another country, such as a child studying in the United States. In this case, students in the United States do not need to return to their country of origin.

8. Once a restricted green card is obtained, when can an applicant apply for a permanent green card?

Restrict the green card from the date of issuance and expire two years later. Applicants can submit the I-829 application form before the expiration date. Once the I-829 application form is submitted to the US Immigration Service, the restricted permanent residency can be extended for one year. I-829 can get a permanent green card after successful application.

What's the difference between getting a permanent green card and American citizenship?

There are three ways to become an American citizen: 1. Born in America; 2. One parent is an American citizen; 3. Immigration and naturalization. If investors and their families want to become American citizens, they must first become legal permanent residents (LPR). Once you become an American citizen, you will get additional rights such as voting rights, voting rights and holding public office in American government agencies.

10. What are the requirements of the US Immigration Service? How long must investors stay in the United States every year?

The standard requirement for American green card holders is to live in the United States 180 days a year. However, due to the business or professional nature of investors, investors may work overseas. If investors live outside the United States, investors are advised to come to the United States once every six months and submit a form to the immigration authorities explaining the reasons why they cannot live in the United States for a long time. If the investor has not stayed in the United States long enough, the government can claim that the investor has given up the permanent residency in the United States, which will endanger his green card status. Under special circumstances, investors can get a round-trip pass.