EB-5 Green Cards for Retirees

The Regional Center program is ideal for the retiree or inactive investor due in large part to the “indirect employment creation” requirement. Also, the EB-5 Green Card requirement is minimal in that the investor can be a limited partner with only a policy-making role and still qualify. Thus, for those who are not interested in day-to-day management or running an active business, Regional Center programs offer a more acceptable form of investment for the inactive investor, than do most Regular program investments.

Another advantage of Regional Center programs that adds to the flexibility of the EB-5 Green Card category is that the investor is not required to live in the place of investment; rather, he or she can live wherever he/she wishes in the United States.

Each Regional Center program must be pre-approved by CIS in order to be eligible to apply for an EB-5 Green Card. Currently available, among others, is the following long-term active EB-5 Green Card program:

A real estate limited partnership program that offers an investment in commercial properties in Seattle. This program, which was granted CIS designation as a Regional Center in 1996, generally involves purchasing low-yielding industrial properties, and converting them to commercial, e.g., office space, retail shops and storage space, etc. Investors participate as limited partners of a limited partnership, and earn a monthly return from a share of tenant rentals after property renovation, as well as a share of future appreciation from the project when sold. Investment periods vary, but cannot end before receipt of the permanent Green Card by the investor.

To learn about EB-5 Green Card, read the Frequently Asked Questions section which may answer your initial questions.

Schedule a free consultation with EB-5 Green Card attorney Mark Ivener. Your total investment will vary with your investment choice, your due diligence, and other factors.