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United States EB2 Visa

The EB2 Visa program grants a Green Card (full permanent residency status) for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas who will spur economic growth.
The EB-2 Visa program requires a financial commitment of at least USD 250,000 with a incubation period of 12 months.

United States EB2 Visa Benefits

Residency and Family Inclusion

  • Obtaining a Green Card (unconditional permanent residence status) in USA for the investor and family members.

Dependents family members included:

  • Spouse.
  • Children under 21.

Travel and Quality of Life

Right to live, work, and study in the USA.

Ease of Access

  • No language requirement.
  • Fast processing time.
  • Pathway to U.S. citizenship after 5 years of residence in USA.
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United States EB2 Visa Requirements

  • Advanced degree: Bachelor’s degree + 5 years’ work experience in the same field.
  • The applicant’s work experience must include management experience.
  • The project must have substantial merit, be of national importance, and beneficial to the U.S.
  • Main applicant must demonstrate that they are innovative entrepreneurs and well-positioned to advance the venture.
  • Must provide proof of lawful source of funds used for the investment.

United States Residency Investment Visa Options

Start-up Investment

  • Start-up entrepreneur investment of at least 250,000 USD.
  • Research & Development: a significant part of the investment at least 30,000 USD) must be reserved for R&D.
  • Research and Development must be supported by governmentally backed U.S. research facilities.
  • Secure the commitments of a business incubator and U.S. Agencies.
  • Main applicant owns 100% of the legal entity conducting the business innovation project in the U.S.

United States EB2 Visa Process

Processing time 12-16 Months

Due Diligence And Application

  • Submit the completed application forms and required documents.
  • Obtain the National Interest Waiver.
  • File for the immigrant visa/adjustment of status allowing the applicant and family members to get their green cards.

Approval And Investment

  • The application processing time varies according to the investor’s country of chargeability.
  • Typical processing time is within 12-16 months for countries not experiencing backlog.
  • Countries experiencing high EB-2 Green Cards demand are subject to a backlog delaying the processing time.

Residency

The applicant receives the United States EB-2 Visa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EB-2 stands for Employment Based Second Preference immigrant visa.

The EB-2 SUV USA Stream requires a minimum investment of USD 250,000.

The EB-2 program grants successful applicants permanent residency in the USA.

A job offer is not required for the National Interest Waiver category of EB-2.

The National Interest Waiver permits applicants to seek an EB-2 visa without a job offer.

National Interest Waiver eligibility requires demonstrating substantial merit, the applicant’s capability, and the benefit to the USA of waiving the job offer.

Form I-140 is used by employers to request USCIS to classify a noncitizen as eligible for an employment-based immigrant visa.

There is no language requirement for EB-2 applications; however, English proficiency aids project management.

EB-2 applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and five years of work experience, including management experience.

Applicants can propose businesses in any industry that aligns with their skills and past experience.

A business incubator and U.S. Agency support are necessary for the EB-2 SUV application.

Being “well-positioned to conduct the project” considers the applicant’s skills, experience, and business track record.

Residency or travel to the USA is not required during the EB-2 SUV application process.

Applicants must verify the source and path of their investment funds.

The USD 250,000 investment in the SUV USA program includes incubation fees, R&D, and capitalization.

Applicants receive a refund of the full USD 250,000 investment if the application is refused.

Funds must be deposited into an escarp account prior to application submission and remain committed during the process.

No minimum duration is required to keep the investment in the USA.

Empowered Startups does not take equity; the applicant retains 100% ownership.

Business activities start after application approval.

Bankruptcy of the EB-2 project does not impact the granted permanent status.

Incubation occurs at the Empowered Startups U.S. office in Pullman, Washington State.

The R&D facility is located at Washington State University and University of Idaho.

The incubation term lasts 12 months.