Who Is An EB-5 Regional Center Visa Right For?

The first and most important decision you must make is what type of visa you want to pursue. Investing with the sponsorship of a designated EB-5 regional center is ideal for multi-member investment groups. There is no limit to how many investors can contribute to your new commercial enterprise. Just be mindful that foreign investors and their family members do not count as part of the job creation calculation. 

How Is Job Creation Calculated?

While non-US citizens and residents are not calculated as part of new job creation, this investment option allows you to count direct, indirect, and induced jobs. For example, your outsourced specialists can count towards your 10—but you will still need to have a designated percentage of full-time employees. However, this model makes it much easier to fill the minimum of creating 10 new jobs to boost the US economy. 

Securing Sponsorship 

The objective of investment visas is to create new jobs for US citizens, while providing foreign investors with new investment opportunities. With multiple investors, you may need to create multiple entities. This includes a job-creating entity (JCE) that is distinct from your new commercial enterprise. Outlining your structure, identifying sponsorship, and selecting your industry are all areas we can assist. 

We can also help you to create new regional centers.

What Are Investment Minimums?

Investment minimum is $900,000 USD for Targeted Employment Areas which are businesses located within approved rural locations or in locations with high areas of unemployment. The minimum for a High Employment Area investment is $1,800,000 USD. 

However, there is far more to obtaining your new visa than generating the required capital—which is where Maple Liberty Partners can assist!