EB-5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM

•    Foreign nationals are eligible to receive permanent resident status for qualifying investments of at least $1 million into a new commercial enterprise or real estate

•    Qualified investment is reduced to $500,000 in Targeted Employment Areas (TEA)

•    Although a federal program, EDA can assist businesses identify or certify TEAs and connect with certified regional centers to streamline financing and visa processing

•    EB-5 should be considered as an alternative source of capital for businesses