In order to qualify as an immigrant investor and obtain a visa through the EB-5 Program, the investor/applicant will need to submit a Form I-526 (the latest version of the form can be found at www.uscis.gov).
The I-526 form seeks:
Biographical information including nationality, address history, and employment history Information about your current immigration status Details about your qualifying Investment Information about any prior immigration proceedings which you may have been involved in, and, Biographical information about your family membersWhile a lot of this information on the I-526 form is straightforward, much of it is complex. Hiring an immigration attorney is important. The EB-5 immigration visa practice is very specialized, and it is recommended that you find, not only an immigration attorney but an immigration attorney who is well-versed in handling EB-5 applications. This will not only help to ensure a streamlined process for preparing and submitting your application, it may also avoid unnecessary mistakes, delays, and denials.
When you have committed to becoming an EB-5 investor and retained a lawyer, you will have a lot of work ahead of you. You will need to provide your lawyer with extensive biographical documents for you, your spouse, and any children who are seeking a visa as part of your application. Additionally, your lawyer will need to gather documents to evidence the “lawful source” of your EB-5 investment funds. The documents that will be needed vary depending on the exact source of your investment funds.