Tampa Citizenship By Investment Attorney

Helping Clients to Get a Second Passport Through Investment

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows for U.S. permanent residency (a green card) through investment, which can eventually lead to U.S. citizenship. However, navigating the complex world of citizenship by investment can be challenging.

At American Dream Law Office, we are dedicated to guiding you through every step of the process, ensuring that you understand the requirements and maximize your chances of success.

Call our Tampa citizenship by investment attorneys at (813) 499-1250 to schedule a no/obligation consultation.

What is Citizenship by Investment?

Citizenship by investment is a legal process through which individuals can obtain citizenship in the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. 

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows foreign investors to obtain a green card and a path to citizenship by investing at least $1 million in a new commercial enterprise that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.

This is a legal and increasingly popular option for those who wish to obtain a second passport. In exchange for the investment, the investor is granted citizenship and a passport.

Benefits of Citizenship by Investment

There are many benefits to obtaining citizenship by investment, including:

• The right to live and work in the United States
• Visa-free travels
• Access to a wider range of business opportunities
• More favorable tax treatment
• Access to a better quality of life
• Ability to pass citizenship on to future generations

American Dream Law Office attorneys can guide you through the process of obtaining citizenship by investment in Tampa. Call us at (813) 499-1250 today!

Eligibility Criteria for U.S. Citizenship as an Investor

The investor must meet certain requirements to qualify for citizenship through the EB-5 program, including:

• Investment amount: This could range from $500,000 if the investment is in a designated TEA to $1 million if the investment is standard in a new commercial enterprise.
• New Commercial Enterprise: The investment must be made in a new commercial enterprise, which is a business established after November 29, 1990, or an existing business that has been restructured or expanded to meet the program’s requirements.
• Job Creation: The investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers within two years of the investor’s adjustment of status or entry into the U.S. on an EB-5 visa.
• At-Risk Investment: The investment must be at risk to generate a return on capital. 
• Active Involvement: The investor must be involved in the day-to-day management or policy formation of the enterprise. 
• Source of Funds: The investor must prove that the funds used for the investment were obtained legally, providing documentation such as bank statements or tax returns.

Once an EB-5 application is approved, investors and their immediate family members receive a conditional green card valid for two years.

Pathway to U.S. Citizenship by Investment

To transition from conditional to permanent residency, investors must file Form I-829 within 90 days before the green card's two-year anniversary, proving that the investment has fulfilled all program requirements, including job creation and maintaining the at-risk investment.

After successfully removing conditions, they receive permanent residency without conditions. Following five years of holding a green card, they may apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, meeting additional requirements such as physical presence in the U.S., continuous residence, good moral character, proficiency in English, and passing a civics test.

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