Why Atlanta Eb-5
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APPLICATION STAGE
EB-5 & Project Evaluation Process
Qualified investors are invited to activate their complimentary Atlanta EB-5 Service Plan. In return, Atlanta EB-5 will provide qualified investors with unlimited “one- stop-shop” concierge services on a complimentary basis, for up to 60 days, including:
⦁ Unlimited support on your EB-5 and project-related questions
⦁ Preliminary SOF assessment and creation of custom I-526 application plan
⦁ Referrals to top immigration law firms and local banking partners (if required)
Document Lawful Source of Funds
Atlanta EB-5 conducts a preliminary SOF assessment to determine an ideal SOF strategy (i.e. one where the investment capital is easiest to (i) document and (ii) liquidate into cash.
The prospective investor must engage an experienced U.S. immigration attorney to document lawful source of funds and prepare I-526 petition.
wire capital to a U.S. escrow account
Deposit $800k + Administrative Fee into the EB-5 fund escrow account.
Form I-526 petition with U.S.(USCIS)
U.S. immigration attorney files the I-526 petition with the USCIS.
CONDITIONAL U.S. RESIDENCY STAGE
I-526 petition review and approval
18 – 24 Months
The filing date of the I-526 Petition is known as the Priority Date.
Track investment via personal online account with 3rd party fund administrator.
Monitor construction progress via quarterly project updates, 24/7 webcam, and site visits.
RECEIVE I-526 APPROVAL!
Due to Covid-19 and USCIS processing, actual I-526 approval times are currently extended by 3-6 months
Priority Date Review
If your Priority Date is “Current”, immediately proceed to Step 7.
If EB-5 visas are not available for the principal applicant’s country of birth, then you must wait until your Priority Date becomes Current.
Adjust Immigration Status
3-9 Months
If you live in the United States
File an Adjustment of Status (AOS)
Application (File I-485)
If you Live Overseas
Attend EB-5 visa interview at the local U.S. consulate (File DS-260)
Obtain Conditional U.S. Green Card
Principal applicant and immediate family members (if any) will receive 2 year green cards upon entering the U.S.
PERMANENT U.S. RESIDENCY STAGE
Conditional U.S. Residency Period
21-24 Months
⦁ The investor must visit the United States within 180 days of approval and must visit the U.S. at least once every 6 months.
⦁ Many investors apply for a Reentry Permit, thus eliminating the need to travel to the U.S. as frequently.
I-829 petition review and approval
File I-829 petition to remove conditions on your U.S. green card.
receive permanent, Green Card (S)
20-30 Months
Receive permanent green card.
Renews every 10 Years.
RECEIVE I-829 APPROVAL!
Apply For U.S. Citizenship (OPT)
If desired, the investor can apply for U.S. citizenship 5 years after conditional green card.
