Immigrant Visas

Immigrant Investor

Investors may qualify for employment creation immigrant visas if they seek to enter the United States for the purpose of establishing a new commercial enterprise. The investment must provide at least 10 full-time positions for U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents of the United States, or other immigrants with employment authorization. The minimum capital required in most cases is one million dollars; the requirement is less in certain poverty areas.

How do I apply?

Persons wishing to establish eligibility for employment creation immigrant visas are required to file a petition, from I-526 (pdf) with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Note: The decision on whether a person is qualified for registration in the investor visa category is made by the USCIS. Questions about eligibility for such status or filing a petition should be addressed to the appropriate USCIS office. The Consulate cannot answer questions concerning eligibility to register for immigration in this category.

What is the next step once the petition is approved?