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 Lin (pseudonym), Taipei, CFO of a listed company, husband and one child. She wanted green cards for the whole family within three years.
Main concern
She was unsure whether a Taiwan-born applicant should choose a rural or a high-unemployment TEA project.
Our approach
We explained that Taiwan-born applicants are generally unaffected by the mainland China backlog, compared three projects on quality, repayment record and exit terms, and chose the one with the best track record.
Process and outcome
She received a conditional green card in about 16 months and the family moved to California.
Adviser’s comment
Taiwan-born applicants have more choice, so project quality should come first — not just the category.
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