Under this program, entrepreneurs (and their spouses and unmarried children under 21) are eligible to apply for a green card (permanent residence) if they make $500,000 in a commercial enterprise in the United States Virgin Islands; and and plan to create or preserve 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualified U.S. Virgin Island workers within the TEA (Targeted Employment Area)
Application Process
1. Gather the necessary documents and transfer the investment into escrow. Submit application Form I-526
2. Following approval of the Form I-526 petition, either:
4. Upon approval of the petition, complete medical examination and interview
5. The EB5 Investor visa (Regional Center) is issued
NOTE: Upon the approval of a Form I-485 application or upon admission into the United States Virgin Islands with an EB-5 immigrant visa, the EB-5 investor (Regional Center) and derivative family members will be granted conditional permanent residence for a 2-year period.
Duration
24 month(s)
Citizenship
5 years
Fees
4525 USD approx.
P. Residency
5 years
Processing time
12-14 week(s)
COMPLEXITY
Medium
4 Eligibility Requirements
7 Document Required
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