United States of America
Country Profile
- Capital: Washington, D.C.
- Population: Approximately 339 million (2025 estimate)
- Area: 9.8 million km²
- Major Language: English
- Major Religion: Christianity
- Life Expectancy: Approximately 76 years (men), 81 years (women)
- Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
- Exchange Rate from USD (as of May 2025): 1 USD = 3.672 AED
Overview of U.S. Investment-Based Immigration Programs
The United States offers several pathways for foreign nationals to obtain residency or citizenship through investment. These programs are designed to attract capital and talent, stimulate economic growth, and create employment opportunities.
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
- Minimum Investment: USD 1,050,000; or USD 800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)
- Job Creation Requirement: Create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers
- Residency: Conditional Green Card for 2 years; eligible for permanent residency upon meeting program requirements
- Path to Citizenship: Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after 5 years of permanent residency
- Family Inclusion: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included
- Processing Time: Approximately 2 years for Green Card; 5 years for citizenship
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
- Minimum Investment: No fixed amount; investment must be substantial and sufficient to ensure the successful operation of the enterprise
- Eligibility: Citizens of countries with which the U.S. maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation
- Residency: Non-immigrant visa; renewable indefinitely as long as the business is operational
- Family Inclusion: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included; spouse may apply for work authorization
- Processing Time: Varies by U.S. consulate; generally a few months
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
- Minimum Investment: No fixed amount; investment must be substantial and sufficient to ensure the successful operation of the enterprise
- Eligibility: Citizens of countries with which the U.S. maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation
- Residency: Non-immigrant visa; renewable indefinitely as long as the business is operational
- Family Inclusion: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included; spouse may apply for work authorization
- Processing Time: Varies by U.S. consulate; generally a few months
L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa
- Eligibility: Employees of international companies being transferred to a U.S. parent, branch, affiliate, or subsidiary
- Residency: Non-immigrant visa; initial stay of 1 year for new offices or up to 3 years for existing offices, with extensions up to 7 years
- Path to Citizenship: May lead to permanent residency through EB-1C category
- Family Inclusion: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included; spouse may apply for work authorization
- Processing Time: Varies; premium processing available for expedited review
EB-3 Skilled Worker Visa
- Eligibility: Skilled workers with at least 2 years of experience, professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent, and unskilled workers for positions requiring less than 2 years of training or experience
- Job Offer Requirement: Permanent, full-time job offer from a U.S. employer
- Labor Certification: Employer must obtain a labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor
- Residency: Leads to permanent residency (Green Card)
- Family Inclusion: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included
- Processing Time: Varies; may take several years depending on visa availability and applicant's country of origin
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