Immigrant-Investor Visa
(EB-5)
Purpose: Invest in a project that creates American jobs and receive permanent resident status for yourself and your immediate family.
Considerations: Permanent resident status in the US is the first step towards US citizenship. Receipt of residency depends on project’s eligibility and success with a minimum required investment as low as $800,000.
Exchange Visitor Visa
(J-1)
Purpose: Ideal for gaining practical experience while you explore job opportunities.
Considerations: Can be used for summer or longer study/travel, practical or management training programs offered by academic institutions or private employers. Some countries require their citizens to return home after program completion.
Student Visa
(F-1)
Purpose: Reserved for those coming to the US to study full-time at a qualifying college, university, or language program. Duration of stay tied to the school program.
Considerations: Employment may be limited during first academic year; additional time in U.S. after graduation may be approved for practical training related to academic field.
Employer-Sponsored Visa
(H-1B)
Purpose: Most popular U.S. work-authorized visa.
Considerations: Limited number of visas available; selection by lottery. Job must be “professional,” requiring at least a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, related to the job. Employer sponsorship and U.S. Department of Labor-approved wage required.
How Can CMB Regional Centers Help?
With over 28 years of experience, CMB Regional Centers has partnered with over 6,600 investors from over 100 countries in their pursuit of permanent residency in the United States through the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program.
