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 Ho (pseudonym), Hong Kong, director of an engineering firm, wife and two children. He wanted his children to attend US universities as domestic students.
Main concern
The funds came from selling a property bought many years earlier, and he worried the old records were incomplete.
Our approach
We organised the purchase and sale documents, mortgage repayment records and transfer path to prove the lawful source of funds.
Process and outcome
The source of funds was accepted first time; he received a conditional green card in about 18 months and, two years later, a permanent one.
Adviser’s comment
Property sale proceeds are a common source — the key is linking the purchase, ownership and sale records.
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