If foreign investors can help spur job growth and grow the economy then the U.S. government wants them to join their “Immigrant Investor” program. The EB-5 visa, also known as the Immigrant Investor program, designed to catalyze investment in American enterprises through immigration, allows foreign investors an easier pathway to lawful permanent residency in the U.S.
Currently, United States immigration law allows for 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas each year. Immigrant visas are permanent visas by definition, with the ultimate goal of legal permanent residence (Green Card). In most cases, your spouse and/or children should be able to accompany or follow-to-join you in the U.S. along your path to obtaining your permanent residence in the U.S.
Family-based immigration is broken down into two basic categories: immediate relative immigrant visas and family preference immigrant visas. Immigrant visas are for paths to permanent residence in the United States, so family-based immigration is for people that (a) have family members that are U.S. citizens and (b) are coming to the country seeking permanent residence. Family-based visas are detailed under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
