January 28, 2025

The EB-5 visa is the shortest path for Vietnamese investors seeking residency and a U.S. green card. Here’s how the process works: Step 1: Identify an EB-5 Investment Project EB-5 applicants must first find a suitable EB-5 investment project. This can be either a new business investment project or a project from an approved Regional Center. Our immigration attorneys will assist you in selecting the best EB-5 investment project. Step 2: Prepare Investment Funds and Submit Form I-526E Once you have chosen an investment project, you must prepare the required investment funds. This money is usually transferred through an escrow account. Next, you need to find an attorney or service office to assist with preparing the documents and completing Form I-526E – the EB-5 investor visa application – to submit to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Processing times range from 6 months to 6.5 years (as of now). USCIS will notify you of the result. Most Regional Center projects will refund the investment if your EB-5 visa application is denied.  For priority regional center projects linked with Immigration Global, processing time is around 2 years instead of approximately 5 years for typical projects. Step 3: NVC Processing (National Visa Center) and U.S. Consulate Interview After USCIS approval, your case will be transferred to the National Visa Center (NVC). NVC will complete your case and schedule an interview at the U.S. consulate in Vietnam. You will be required to undergo a medical examination, vaccinations, and bring these results to the interview. Project Management Fees: $60,000 – $80,000Minimum Investment Amount to Escrow Account: $800,000 Includes: These fees may change and be adjusted by USCIS without prior notice. Step 4: Conditional Green Card (2-year Green Card) If your EB-5 visa application is approved, you will receive a visa to enter the U.S. and, upon arrival, a conditional green card valid for 2 years. After 2 years, this green card expires, and you must apply for a permanent green card (10-year green card). EB-5 visa holders’ immediate family (spouse and unmarried children under 21) can accompany them and also receive a 2-year green card. Green Card Fee for USCIS: $220 per person EB-5 visas, like most other immigrant visas, typically have a validity of 6-12 months. Applicants and their families must arrange to enter the U.S. before the visa expires. After receiving the green card, applicants must maintain their permanent resident status. While it is possible to leave and re-enter the U.S. with the green card, staying outside the U.S. for more than 6 months to 1 year is not advisable. If you stay outside the U.S. for over a year without applying for a Re-entry Permit, you may be barred from re-entering, as the green card may be invalidated. Step 5: Apply for Permanent Green Card (10-year Green Card) and Form I-829 The EB-5 investment program requires that the applicant maintain their investment for 2 years and demonstrate the benefits of this investment to the U.S. within that period. Therefore, after the 2-year green card expires, the applicant must file for a permanent green card. Form I-829, the application for a 10-year green card, requires the applicant to prove that they have met the EB-5 investment program requirements to be approved for a permanent green card. FOR FREE CONSULTATION PLEASE CONTACT: Immigrationglobal Law Firm (in VietNam):· Address: 177 Hoài Thanh street, Bắc Mỹ An ward, Ngũ Hành Sơn district, Đà Nẵng.· Telephone number : (+84) 942 67 55 67· Email: immglobal2002@gmail.com· Fanpage: Immigration Global – Văn phòng luật sư Mỹ

The US EB-5 immigrant visa is the shortest path for Vietnamese investors seeking residency to achieve a US Green Card. So, how long does the process take? Let’s explore in detail with IMMIGRATION GLOBAL in the article below. The EB-5 application process consists of two stages: I-526 (before moving to the US) and I-829 (after moving to the US). Stage I – 526 The total time from preparing to submit the I-526 application to receiving the EB-5 visa to move to the US is approximately 3.5 years on average. However, the wait time for investors depends on whether the visa allocation for their home country is available or exhausted at the time their I-526 application is approved. The US government allocates nearly 10,000 visas annually for the EB-5 program. Each country cannot receive more than 7.1% of the total visas, roughly 700 visas per year. If the visa quota for that year is exhausted by the time the investor’s I-526 application is approved, they will have to wait a few more years in the order of their application submission. This situation often occurs with countries leading in the number of EB-5 applications, such as China, India, and Vietnam. EB-5 Visa Status To know the EB-5 visa status of their country, investors can follow the visa bulletin published monthly by the US Consulate. For instance, in the July 2023 visa bulletin below, Vietnam is listed under “All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed” with the ability to apply for an EB-5 visa as “C” (Current), meaning visas are available and there is no waiting time. Meanwhile, China is being processed for applications submitted before January 1, 2016, and India for applications submitted before December 8, 2019! Since July 2022, Vietnam has not had to wait for visas. However, this favorable period will not last indefinitely. Whenever the number of EB-5 applications from Vietnam exceeds the quota, the waiting situation will return. FOR FREE CONSULTATION PLEASE CONTACT: Immigrationglobal Law Firm (in VietNam):· Address: 177 Hoài Thanh street, Bắc Mỹ An ward, Ngũ Hành Sơn district, Đà Nẵng.· Telephone number : (+84) 942 67 55 67· Email: immglobal2002@gmail.com· Fanpage: Immigration Global – Văn phòng luật sư Mỹ

The U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa is the shortest path for Vietnamese investors seeking residency to obtain a U.S. green card. So, what is the process? Let’s explore the details with IMMIGRATION GLOBAL in the article below. Step 1: Identify an EB-5 Investment Project The EB-5 applicant must first find a suitable U.S. investment project. EB-5 investment projects can be new business investments or projects under Regional Centers approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Our immigration lawyers will assist you in selecting the best EB-5 investment project. Step 2: Prepare Investment Funds and File Form I-526E  After selecting a project for U.S. residency investment, the applicant must prepare the investment funds appropriate for the project’s required amount. This amount is typically transferred through an escrow account. Then, you need to find a lawyer or service office to help prepare documents and fill out Form I-526E – the EB-5 investment visa application to submit to USCIS. Within 6 months (*) to 6.5 years (based on current timelines), USCIS will notify the applicant of the result. Most Regional Center projects will refund the investment if the EB-5 visa application is denied. For priority projects linked with Immigration Global, processing time is approximately 2 years instead of around 5 years for regular projects. Step 3: Procedures at the National Visa Center (NVC) and Interview at the U.S. Consulate Once approved by USCIS, the file will be transferred to the National Visa Center (NVC). NVC will complete the file and schedule an interview at the U.S. Consulate in Vietnam. You are required to undergo a medical examination, vaccinations, and bring the results to the interview. Project Management Fee: $60,000 – $80,000Minimum investment funds transferred to the project’s escrow account: $800,000Includes: Step 4: Conditional Green Card (2-year green card) If the EB-5 investment visa application is approved, the applicant will be granted a visa to the U.S. and, upon arrival, will receive a conditional green card (2-year green card). This means that after 2 years, this green card will expire, and the holder must apply for a permanent green card (10-year green card). The EB-5 investment visa allows the principal applicant’s dependents (spouse and unmarried children under 21) to accompany them and also receive a 2-year green card. Green card fee payable to USCIS: $220 per person The EB-5 immigrant visa, like most other immigrant visas, is typically valid for 6-12 months. The applicant and their family must arrange their affairs to move to the U.S. before the visa expires. After moving to the U.S. and receiving the green card, the applicant must maintain permanent resident status in the U.S. Although it is possible to leave the U.S. and return with a green card, one should not live outside the U.S. for more than 6 months to 1 year. If one stays outside the U.S. for more than 1 year without a re-entry permit, they cannot re-enter the U.S. as the green card will be invalidated after an absence of more than 1 year. Step 5: Apply for Permanent Green Card (10-year green card) and Form I-829 The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program requires the applicant to maintain their investment for 2 years and prove the benefits of this investment to the U.S. within those 2 years. Therefore, the EB-5 investment visa applicant must file for a permanent green card after the 2-year conditional green card expires. Form I-829, the application for a 10-year green card, requires the applicant to demonstrate that they have met the requirements of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program to be granted a permanent green card. FOR FREE CONSULTATION PLEASE CONTACT: Immigrationglobal Law Firm (in VietNam):· Address: 177 Hoài Thanh street, Bắc Mỹ An ward, Ngũ Hành Sơn district, Đà Nẵng.· Telephone number : (+84) 942 67 55 67· Email: immglobal2002@gmail.com· Fanpage: Immigration Global – Văn phòng luật sư Mỹ

The U.S. EB-5 immigrant visa is the shortest path for Vietnamese investors seeking residency opportunities to obtain a U.S. green card. So, what is the U.S. EB-5 immigrant investment, the form of investment, costs, conditions, benefits, and procedures? Let’s explore in detail with IMMIGRATION GLOBAL in the article below. OVERVIEW OF THE U.S. EB-5 IMMIGRANT VISA The U.S. EB-5 immigrant visa is an immigrant investment program approved by the U.S. Congress since 1990. It is intended for foreign investors who wish to obtain green cards for their entire family. By investing in a targeted employment area with a minimum of $800,000 (19 billion VND), it creates 10 full-time U.S. jobs for American workers. The investor’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age will be granted green cards. The program offers two forms of investment: direct investment and investment through a regional center. The investment through a regional center has many outstanding advantages and is the primary choice for investors. BENEFITS OF THE U.S. EB-5 IMMIGRANT VISA CONDITIONS TO OBTAIN THE EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR VISA: Must be 18 years or older.Invest $800,000 in a project in a targeted employment area (TEA).Prove that the investment funds come from legal sources.Prove that the investment will create 10 full-time jobs for U.S. citizens. FOR FREE CONSULTATION PLEASE CONTACT: Immigrationglobal Law Firm (in VietNam):· Address: 177 Hoài Thanh street, Bắc Mỹ An ward, Ngũ Hành Sơn district, Đà Nẵng.· Telephone number : (+84) 942 67 55 67· Email: immglobal2002@gmail.com· Fanpage: Immigration Global – Văn phòng luật sư Mỹ

After a year of draft planning on fee increases, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced new fee levels for U.S. immigration programs, including the EB-5 program. The EB-5 application fee has increased significantly and will be effective from April 1, 2024. Let’s see the details with IMMIGRATION GLOBAL in the article below. Announcement on the latest increase in EB-5 application fees This is the first time USCIS has raised fees in over 7 years since the last increase in 2016. The purpose of this fee increase is to help ensure the operational costs of the U.S. Immigration Department. Additionally, it aims to enhance service quality and reduce processing times, thereby alleviating backlog issues. The new fee schedule will apply to all application processes. The EB-5 fees will increase significantly: – The new fee for Form I-526 (Direct Investment) and I-526E (Indirect Investment through Regional Centers) will increase from $3,675 to $11,160. Therefore, investors should submit their EB-5 applications as soon as possible within the next 2 months to save up to $7,485. – The new fee for Form I-829 (Permanent Green Card Application) will increase from $3,750 to $9,525. – The new fee for Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) will increase from $1,140 to $1,440. Special Note: A new provision in the fee increase regulation is that fees related to Forms I-765 (Work Permit Application) and I-131 (Travel Document Application) will be separated from Form I-485. Previously, these three forms were bundled together for a single fee. Now, applicants must pay a separate fee for each form: – If you submit Form I-131, an additional application fee of $630 will apply.  Fee table for various visas: Kind of forms  Current fee Updated fee I-526/526E form $3,675 $11,160 I-829 form $3,750 $9,525 I-485 form $1,140 $1,440 I-131  form $575 $630 I-765 (online) $410 $470 I-765 (online) $410 $520 FOR FREE CONSULTATION PLEASE CONTACT: Immigrationglobal Law Firm (in VietNam):· Address: 177 Hoài Thanh street, Bắc Mỹ An ward, Ngũ Hành Sơn district, Đà Nẵng.· Telephone number : (+84) 942 67 55 67· Email: immglobal2002@gmail.com· Fanpage: Immigration Global – Văn phòng luật sư Mỹ