US IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM (EB-5)

The Direct, Reliable Route to Permanent U.S. Green Cards for Investors & Families

Empower your family with expedited permanent residency under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). Access unrestricted U.S. work authorization, in-state college tuition, and full independence from H-1B lottery sponsorship.

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STRATEGIC IMMIGRATION ADVANTAGES

Why Forward-Thinking Indian Families Choose the EB-5 Pathway

A fast-track legal route designed by the U.S. Congress to grant permanent residency with substantial educational, career, and lifestyle benefits.

Freedom from H-1B Uncertainty

Bypass decades-long backlogs and annual lottery quotas. No employer dependency, no restrictive 60-day lay-off grace periods, and no labor certification requirements.

Concurrent Filing for F-1 / H-1B

Indian applicants currently in the U.S. on F-1 or H-1B visas can simultaneously file Form I-485 with I-526E. Receive unrestricted EAD work cards and Advance Parole travel documents in months.

Massive In-State Tuition Savings

Children qualify for domestic in-state tuition at top state universities (UC Berkeley, UT Austin, UVA), reducing overall family education costs by $150,000+ while unlocking federal scholarships.

Capital Security & Defined Exit

Investments are deployed into vetted Regional Center projects backed by institutional collateral, completion guarantees, and structured capital return schedules following Form I-829 approval.

Unrestricted U.S. Career Rights

Green Card holders can work in sensitive tech domains, federal research laboratories, launch entrepreneurial ventures, and practice medicine or law without employer sponsorship friction.

Complete Family Coverage

A single investment covers the primary investor, lawful spouse, and all unmarried dependent children under the age of 21, protecting young adults from aging out of dependent status.

Rural TEA Projects (20% Reserved Set-Aside)

Rural Targeted Employment Areas enjoy the highest statutory priority under USCIS guidelines. With 20% of annual visas specifically reserved, Rural TEA petitions experience expedited processing with zero backlog for applicants from India.

High-Unemployment Urban TEA Projects (10% Set-Aside)

Urban TEA developments situated in census tracts with unemployment rates at least 150% of the national average. Features institutional-grade hospitality, multi-family residential, and commercial developments with renowned national developers.

TRANSPARENT ADVISORY LIFECYCLE

End-to-End EB-5 Guidance by Logan Overseas

From preliminary capital sourcing to unconditional Green Card delivery and capital repayment, we stand beside your family at every milestone.

STEP 01

Source of Funds (SOF) Audit

Thorough legal documentation of lawful capital sources (property sales, dividends, loans against collateral, gift deeds) in compliance with USCIS evidentiary standards.

STEP 02

Project & Legal Due Diligence

Independent analysis of Regional Center credentials, TEA designation credentials, job-creation economic models, senior debt coverage, and developer track record.

STEP 03

Escrow Transfer & LRS Compliance

Seamless coordination with authorized Indian banking partners to execute Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) transfers into secure, project-segregated escrow accounts.

STEP 04

Form I-526E Petition Filing

U.S. immigration attorneys file your formal investor petition. In-country applicants concurrently file Form I-485 to secure work authorization and travel parole in parallel.

STEP 05

Conditional Green Card Issuance

Upon USCIS approval, receive a 2-year conditional Green Card for your entire family, allowing you to live, work, and attend universities anywhere in the United States.

STEP 06

Form I-829 & Capital Return

Removal of conditions filed to receive unconditional 10-year Permanent Resident Cards, followed by return of original capital investment based on project loan maturity.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything You Need to Know About the EB-5 Program

Can an Indian student already in the U.S. on an F-1 visa apply for EB-5?

Yes! Under concurrent filing provisions of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, students residing lawfully in the U.S. on F-1 status can submit Form I-526E together with Form I-485. This grants them an unrestricted Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole travel document within months, allowing them to accept employment at any U.S. company without needing H-1B sponsorship.

What is the difference between Rural TEA and Urban TEA projects?

Both categories require an $800,000 investment minimum. However, Rural TEA projects have 20% of annual EB-5 visas set aside and receive statutory priority processing from USCIS, meaning petitions are adjudicated significantly faster. Urban High-Unemployment TEA projects have a 10% set-aside and are located in metropolitan statistical areas with higher unemployment rates.

Can gifted funds or family inheritance be used to fund the $800,000 investment?

Yes, absolutely. USCIS permits investment capital that is gifted from parents, siblings, or other third parties, as well as capital derived from property sales, accumulated business dividends, or commercial loans backed by personal assets. The essential requirement is establishing an unbroken paper trail demonstrating that the capital was acquired lawfully.

How does Logan Overseas help investors protect their capital?

Logan Overseas conducts rigorous institutional due diligence on Regional Centers before introducing projects to clients. We examine developer track records, completion guarantees, senior debt structures, and economic job cushions (favoring projects that create at least 150% of the required jobs) to protect both your Green Card approval and the security of your capital exit.

When is the investment capital returned to the investor?

Under the RIA guidelines, EB-5 capital must remain ‘at risk’ for a minimum of two years from the date the capital is deployed into the job-creating entity. Typically, project loans or preferred equity agreements have investment terms of 4 to 5 years, after which the Regional Center initiates the capital redemption process following Form I-829 submission.

Consult with Our Senior U.S. Investment Immigration Team

Schedule a confidential, one-on-one strategic evaluation at our corporate headquarters in Hyderabad. Let us assess your Source of Funds and map out your family’s American residency roadmap.

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