This is an illustrative scenario: the people and details are for explanation only and are not a real client case. Every family’s outcome depends on its background and the policies in force at the time.
Background
Ms Chen (pseudonym), Taichung, 30, single engineer. She planned to build her career in the US, and her parents were willing to gift part of the investment.
Main concern
She did not know whether gifted funds could be used, or what evidence was needed.
Our approach
We prepared the gift deed, her parents’ income and asset records, gift tax filings, and the complete transfer record from her parents’ account to hers and on to the project.
Process and outcome
The I-526E was approved in about 15 months with no request for evidence.
Adviser’s comment
Gifted funds can be used, but the donor’s own source of funds must also be shown to be lawful.
EB-5 application process
- Assessment and project selection (4–8 weeks): We choose the TEA category and a vetted project based on your place of birth, your children’s ages and your family’s goals.
- Source of funds and investment (3–6 months): Prepare the source-of-funds evidence, make the investment and sign the investment documents.
- File I-526E (12–24 months): File the investor petition; eligible applicants in the US can file I-485 at the same time. Once approved, the family receives two-year conditional green cards.
- I-829 removal of conditions (After two years of conditional residence): Show the investment was sustained and the jobs created, and receive ten-year permanent green cards.
Is this right for you?
Every family’s background and timeline is different. To find out whether a similar plan could work for you, book a free consultation with Global Immigrate.
Learn more: US EB-5 Investor Immigration