The H-1B visa may have been the perfect solution some 20 years ago, but in the last decade, its shortcomings have multiplied. Oversubscription has led to the H-1B lottery where less than 30% of applicants have their visas approved and issued.
Individuals seeking permanent residence and a Green Card want a more direct route. For many the EB-2 or EB-3 visas have long waiting times, and the EB-1 requires heavy documentation.
The EB-5 Visa is a solution for both international students and professionals that have the means to invest. It provides an immediate EAD and AP, and allows the full family to live, work and travel in the United States without depending on employer sponsorship.
LCR Capital Partners has helped over 1,000 families obtain permanent residence in the US. Please don't hesitate to contact us to learn more.
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act 2022 allows EB-5 applicants who live in the US with a current valid visa to apply for file for Concurrent Adjustment of Status, being able to remain in the United States and obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This means that H-1B visa holders can apply for a work permit, allowing them more freedom to look for the best work opportunity and not necessarily rely on employer sponsorship.
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a US federal program that allows qualified investors and their immediate families to obtain permanent residency by making an investment in the US that creates jobs. By investing $800,000 over 5-7 years, applicants can ask for a work permit while waiting for their conditional green cards (on average, within 24 to 36 months of the EB-5 visa application).
Enjoy higher college and grad school acceptance rates; access to merit-based scholarships and student loans, full access to on-campus recruiting; and lower tuition rates.
A US green card provides the ability to work at the best companies and pursue a wide range of professional and business opportunities across the world’s largest economy.
Green Card Holders
H-1B Visa Holders
✓ Potential to work for startups and smaller organizations not eligible for other visas
✓ Freedom to seek a new employer without visa sponsorship concerns
✓ No limit on employment geography
✓ Ability to start your own business
✓ Eligible for Social Security benefits upon retirement
X Forced to limit job search to larger, layered corporate organizations
X Potentially forced to look for employment outside areas of interest
X Geographic limitations when searching for employers
X Required to consistently monitor changes in immigration rules
X Security restrictions for noncitizens limits government employment opportunities
LCR’s team of specialists is fluent in both Portuguese and English, with the necessary expertise in immigration investment to advise clients.
Together, the team helps potential investors examine the opportunity in detail to determine whether US permanent residency would meet your family's needs.
LCR assists clients choose a project that offers strong, conservative investment to ensure that the process is as smooth as possible, focusing on capital preservation and job creation.
