Who Can Apply
Foreign investor from ANY COUNTRY that meets the investment requirements
U.S. Position
May work as an employee of the NCE or have limited involvement
Investment Requirement
$1,800,000 is new general minimum; or $900,000 if in a TEA or rural location
Foreign Company Affiliation
No specific requirement
Job Creation Requirement
Must create or preserve 10+ new, full-time, permanent jobs per investor
Green Card Obtainability
Filing of I-526 petition creates eligibility for conditional perm residency
- Removal of GC conditions at I-829 stage
Dependents
Spouse and children under 21 can join principal applicant in obtaining conditional residency and removal of conditions (GC).
Business Plan
Comprehensive, credible Business Plan (min 5 years)
· must comply with Matter of Ho including: Business Description; Business Structure; Marketing Plan with target mkt analysis; Personnel Experience; Competitive Analysis; Required Licenses; Hiring timetable (must show how 10+ jobs per investor will be created); Job descriptions; Budget & Financial Info
· All data must be sourced
- Show Sources & Uses of Funds
· Job creation is key
· Need to address eco impact of biz/project
