Why is the EB-5 program the right option for me?
It should be understood up front that the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is not a traditional immigration program. Established by the U.S. government in 1990, the EB-5 program has emerged as an attractive pathway for qualified foreign investors seeking to relocate to the United States.
Here are five reasons to Invest in Permanent Residency in the United States Through the EB-5 Program.
- The United States has lower home prices in comparison to other programs of residency.
A fantastic example of this is a contrast with Canada, where property prices have been spiraling out of control (as shown in the chart below). We can observe that U.S. values have stayed consistent, indicating that the Canadian property market is definitely unstable when compared to the U.S. home market. The disposable income in the United States is roughly 10% more than the disposable income in Canada. However, Canadian property prices are around 75% more!
In 2005, the Canadian real estate market began to deviate from its fundamentals. Since then, it hasn’t stopped. The difference between Canadian property prices and Canadian disposable income is at an all-time high. To put it another way, the Canadian housing bubble is massive!
- United States green card holders have access to a variety of job options.
A foreign national with permanent resident status in the United States has the ability to work practically anywhere and for anybody; therefore, green card holders can look for work with startups, small firms, and other organizations that are unlikely to sponsor foreigners for work visas. Additionally, green card holders are not bound by the job; they can change employment as freely as a US citizen and take on new occupations or work activities as desired.
- Green card holders in the United States are allowed to live and travel anywhere in the country.
Since the United States is one of the world’s largest countries, both in terms of people and geography, it provides the ideal lifestyle for any foreign investor making an EB-5 investment, and who have the desire to have a residence in the US. With an EB-5 visa, investors have the freedom to live anywhere they choose in the country and the ability to travel freely around the country.
Green card holders in the United States can also go abroad freely and return to the country without difficulty. Permanent residents can re-enter as readily as citizens, but they should be cautious about spending too much time overseas because it may invalidate their permanent resident status. More specific details on these requirements can be described on a consultation with our team.
- Children of US green card holders can attend US public schools
One of the most important advantages of the EB-5 program is the ability for investors to obtain permanent residence status for their qualifying spouse and children. As long as an EB-5 investor’s child is single and under the age of 21 at the time of filing, then they are eligible for an EB-5 visa and can benefit from the high-quality public education system in the United States, which will prepare them for a successful life in the United States.
Children who attend public school in the United States receive a high-quality comprehensive education that helps them refine their talents and thrive in many areas of life. The school system in the United States not only emphasizes academic success, but also helps pupils develop social skills and promotes participation in extracurricular activities, whether artistic or athletic.
- Green card holders in the United States get access to next generation healthcare
The health-care system in the United States is among the greatest in the world. Because they can afford high-quality insurance and healthcare, EB-5 investors can make use of the United States’ many cutting-edge healthcare facilities, including four of the world’s top ten hospitals:
- Cleveland Clinic
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Mayo Clinic
- Massachusetts General Hospital.
Because the US places a high priority on medical research and innovation, most EB-5 investors have access to significantly greater healthcare services in the US than in their native country.