USCIS administers the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. Under a program first enacted as a pilot in 1992 and regularly reauthorized since then, investors may also qualify for EB-5 classification by investing through regional centers designated by USCIS based on proposals for promoting economic growth.

There are several ways to obtain U.S. citizenship through investment, also known as “investor visas.” One option is the EB-5 visa, which allows individuals to obtain a green card (permanent residence) by investing at least $500,000 in a business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. After holding a green card for at least five years, individuals may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process.

Another option is the EB-1C visa, which is for multinational executives and managers. To be eligible for this visa, individuals must have worked for a foreign company for at least one year in the past three years and be transferring to a U.S. branch of the same company. This visa allows individuals to obtain a green card and eventually become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process.

It’s important to note that these investor visas have strict requirements and are subject to annual caps. It’s a good idea to consult with an immigration lawyer to determine if you are eligible for an investor visa and to understand the requirements and process for obtaining one.

EB-5 visa: This visa allows individuals to obtain a green card by investing at least $500,000 in a business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. To be eligible for this visa, individuals must also demonstrate that their investment will benefit the U.S. economy and create jobs for U.S. workers. After holding a green card for at least five years, individuals may be eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process.

EB-1C visa: This visa is for multinational executives and managers. To be eligible for this visa, individuals must have worked for a foreign company for at least one year in the past three years and be transferring to a U.S. branch of the same company. This visa allows individuals to obtain a green card and eventually become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process.

It’s important to note that these investor visas have strict requirements and are subject to annual caps. For example, the EB-5 visa has an annual cap of 10,000 visas per year, and the EB-1C visa is only available to a certain number of executives and managers from each company. It’s a good idea to consult with an immigration lawyer to determine if you are eligible for an investor visa and to understand the requirements and process for obtaining one.

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