American immigrants: how long will it take to get an American green card?

At present, the number of people applying for investment immigration to the United States is increasing. What is the success rate of American investment immigration?

According to the data of immigration application approval disclosed by the State Council in 2008, compared with 2006, it has greatly improved, even exceeding the rising speed of the total number of green card approvals for investment immigrants. It can be said that in recent years, China has surpassed other countries in the growth rate of visa approval, ranking first.

Why does the number of American immigrant applicants remain high?

At present, Canadian investment immigrants have been closed, and Australian business immigrants basically do not accept applications. Singapore's investment conditions have almost doubled, while American investment immigrants only need to invest 500,000 US dollars. The current regional center project does not need to directly create 10 jobs, which is only half of the requirements compared with traditional American investment immigrants. In addition, as far as the current situation is concerned, the success rate of American investment immigrants is still relatively high.

EB-5 is about to expire. Can we catch the last bus now?

The experimental plan of regional center in EB-5 investment immigration plan was added by 1993 and will expire at the end of September this year. I don't know what to do after the expiration. The basic independence plan in EB-5 is a permanent policy. As long as the investment project meets the requirements, you can apply for a US green card.

Do you need to prove the source of EB-5' s $500,000 investment?

It is necessary to prove that the $500,000 used for investment is legal income. As long as it is proved that the applicant's investment funds are obtained through legal operation, salary income, investment, property sale, inheritance, gift, loan or other legal means.

What are EB-5 "Conditional Green Card" and "Formal Green Card"?

According to the regulations, investors who have obtained EB-5 immigrant visas can obtain a "conditional green card", that is, a temporary green card I-526, valid for two years. Before the expiration of two years, you must submit an application for a formal green card I-829 to the US Citizenship and Immigration Service. After USCIS passes the examination, it will cancel the visa conditions and issue a permanent green card. In addition, two green card holders enjoy the same rights and benefits.

How soon can an investment immigrant applicant get an American green card?

According to American immigration law, after interviewing at the consulate and obtaining a visa, the applicant must land in the United States within 180 days. When entering the country for the first time, the US government will register the applicant and mail the green card to the US address designated by the applicant two to four weeks later.

What is the interview procedure of the consulate if you invest in immigrating to the United States?

You need to go to Guangzhou consulate for a face-to-face interview. The efficiency of Guangzhou Consulate in approving investment immigration interviews has been very high. Consular officials have a respectful attitude towards investment immigration applicants, and there are not many questions raised by consular officials during the actual interview, and the interview time is relatively short. Usually, consular officials will ask applicants for investment immigration five or six key questions, and if all the questions are answered correctly, they will approve the application.

How to apply for EB-5 independent investment immigration plan, and how long does the whole application process take?

After submitting the application for I-526 (temporary green card), the applicant can go to the American Consulate in Guangzhou for an interview on immigrant visa. The application time is 3-4 months. After the interview, investors and their families can get a temporary green card for two years. If you want to get the I-829 permanent green card, the applicant must submit the relevant application 90 days before the expiration of the temporary green card, and the application time is generally 5-6 months.

If the main applicant passes EB-5, can the investor's family get a formal green card?

At present, EB-5 stipulates that one person can apply successfully, and the investor, spouse and unmarried children under 2 1 year-old can immigrate at the same time to get a green card for their families quickly.

The United States is taxed globally. Do I have to pay double tax if I successfully get the green card?

Global taxation means that all American citizens and green card holders, regardless of whether they live in or outside the United States, and no matter how many times they enter or leave the United States, must voluntarily declare their overseas account information. Although the United States is taxed globally, it is not double taxation. As long as you follow the immigration application system and honestly declare overseas accounts or assets, American taxes and fees will also protect immigrants' "wallets" accordingly. There are many clauses in American tax law to avoid double taxation and tax exemption. Applicants may wish to declare in accordance with relevant regulations.