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
Mr Wong (pseudonym), Hong Kong, running a trading company for 20 years, wife and a 17-year-old daughter. Their daughter hoped to study in the US, and the family wanted another status option for the future.
Main concern
The funds came mainly from years of company dividends and property, involving several companies and cross-border transfers — he worried USCIS would find it hard to follow.
Our approach
We organised audited accounts, dividend records and property documents, explained each step from company to individual to the project’s escrow account, and assessed the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) protection for his daughter.
Process and outcome
His daughter was 17 at filing and her age was protected under the rules; the petition was approved in about 20 months.
Adviser’s comment
With funds passing through several companies, what matters most is consistent documents and a record for every step.
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