EB-5 투자이민 프로그램의 목적은 경기 부양책과 일자리 창출이 필요한 미국 내 다양한 지역에 외국인 투자를 유치하여 미국의 경제 성장과 일자리 창출을 촉진하는 것입니다.
EB-5 프로그램을 통해 영주권을 받으려면, 외국인 투자자는 최소 1,050,000달러를 투자해야 합니다.외국인 투자자가 목표 고용 지역 (TEA) 에 투자할 경우 최소 투자액을 80만 달러로 줄일 수 있습니다.
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TEA는 미국 의회에서 제정하고 미국 의회에서 시행하는 명칭입니다. 미국 시민권 및 이민국 (USCIS) 실업률이 높은 지역이나 농촌 지역에 대한 투자를 유치합니다.따라서 TEA에는 농촌 지역과 실업률이 높은 지역의 두 가지 유형이 있습니다.TEA의 실업률은 전국 평균의 150% 이상이어야 합니다.
2022년 EB-5 청렴 개혁법 (RIA) 은 비자 면제 카테고리 또는 예약 비자라고도 하는 비자 면제 규정을 도입했습니다.전체 EB-5 비자 중 32% 가 별도로 발급됩니다.이를 통해 실업률이 높은 TEA에 대한 투자에 대해서는 전체 EB-5 비자의 10% 를 연간 차감해주고, 농촌 지역 TEA에 대한 투자에 대해서는 전체 EB-5 비자의 20% 를 연간 예비 적립해 주었습니다.이러한 임시 투자자들은 RIA 이후 투자자들에게 I-526E 승인 시 즉시 발급받을 수 있는 비자를 제공합니다. 이는 출국이 적체된 국가 출신이더라도 최소 80만 달러의 투자금을 제공합니다.
한 지역의 실업률이 높은 TEA에 해당하려면 해당 지역의 실업률이 미국 전국 평균 실업률의 150% 이상이어야 합니다.
실업률이 높은 TEA에는 이제 투자 프로젝트의 인구 조사 구역과 바로 인접한 인구 조사 구역만 포함될 수 있습니다.이 새로운 정의는 2022년 EB-5 개혁 및 청렴법 (RIA) 에 의해 제정되었습니다.TEA 자격은 미국 시민권 및 이민국에서 부여합니다.고실업률 지정은 2년 동안 유효하며 2년 단위로 갱신할 수 있습니다.
이와 별도로, RIA 이후 투자자는 I-526E 또는 I-526 승인 후 즉시 발급받을 수 있는 비자를 제공합니다. 이는 출신이 뒤쳐진 국가 출신이더라도 마찬가지입니다.
농촌 TEA는 대도시 통계 지역 외부에 있고 인구가 20,000명 이상인 도시 또는 마을의 외부 경계를 벗어난 지역입니다.농촌 TEA는 경제 개발 및 일자리 창출이 필요한 농촌 지역에 대한 EB5 농촌 투자를 장려합니다.
농촌 지역의 EB-5 신청자들은 우선 처리를 받을 자격이 있지만, USCIS는 아직 정확한 처리 일정을 정하지 않았습니다.2022년 EB-5 개혁 및 청렴법에 따라 매년 전체 EB-5 비자의 20% 를 농촌 지역 TEA에 투자하는 데 할애할 수 있게 되었습니다.이러한 면책 제도를 통해 RIA 이후 투자자들은 I-526E 승인 후 즉시 발급받을 수 있는 비자를 받을 수 있습니다. 이는 출국 빈도가 낮은 국가 출신이더라도 마찬가지입니다.또한 농촌 지역의 EB-5 청원서는 우선 처리를 받을 수 있는데, 이는 평균 12개월의 처리 기간입니다.
대상 고용 지역 목록은 TEA 매핑 도구를 사용하여 찾을 수 있습니다.Invest in the USA (IIUSA) 는 EB-5 업계의 무역 기구인 인터랙티브 TEA 매핑 도구를 제공합니다: https://iiusa.org/resources-data/targeted-employment-areas/.TEA 지도에 액세스하여 각 인구 조사 트랙에 대한 심층 데이터를 검토할 수 있습니다.이 지도는 미국 노동 통계국이 카운티별로 발표하는 노동 데이터로 매년 업데이트됩니다.
농촌 또는 실업률이 높은 지역 TEA 또는 인프라 프로젝트의 EB-5 투자 금액은 미국 노동 통계국에서 발행한 지리적 및 실업률 데이터를 기반으로 하여 1,050,000달러에서 80만 달러로 감소했습니다.
고용 대상 지역 외에도 인프라 프로젝트의 경우 전체 EB-5 비자의 2% 를 비자로 따로 설정해 두며, 필요한 투자 금액 측면에서 TEA EB5 프로젝트와 유사하게 취급됩니다.
2022년 EB-5 개혁 및 청렴법은 “대상 고용 영역”과 “인프라” 프로젝트를 정의합니다. 그러나 인프라 프로젝트는 투자 금액이 80만 달러이고 전체 EB-5 비자의 2% 를 비자로 따로 설정한다는 점에서 TEA 프로젝트와 유사하게 취급됩니다.
피치트리 그룹 프로젝트는 대상 고용 분야에 있습니다.현재 프로젝트에는 다음이 포함됩니다.
Peachtree Group의 전문성과 단순성, 투명성, 성공에 대한 헌신을 바탕으로 EB-5 투자로 미국 거주 여정을 시작할 수 있는 방법은 다음과 같습니다.에 대해 자세히 알아보십시오. 피치트리 어드밴티지.
시작: 당사 웹사이트 방문 당사의 특정 EB-5 투자 기회에 대해 자세히 알아볼 수 있습니다.
우리는 사이트를 사용자 친화적이고 단순하게 설계했습니다.
잠시 시간을 내서 연락처 양식 작성 당사 웹사이트에서.
귀하의 정보가 수집되면 당사의 투자자 관계 관리자 중 한 명이 귀하에게 연락을 드릴 것입니다.
ATLANTA (April 2025) – Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) has successfully secured U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) approval for four regional centers:
These approvals allow Peachtree to independently structure and sponsor EB-5 projects within the designated territories, streamlining the investment process and enhancing efficiency in bringing deals to market.
The approved regional centers cover the continental U.S., giving Peachtree a national footprint to expand its EB-5 program. With these approvals, the firm plans to scale its EB-5 efforts, increase deal volume, and seamlessly integrate EB-5 capital into its broader investment strategy.
Peachtree launched its EB-5 program in 2023 with the appointment of Adam Greene as executive vice president. Since then, the program has received three I-956F approvals for hotel developments, including:
The Regional Center approvals, granted by USCIS, represent a critical milestone in facilitating EB-5 investment opportunities. Previously, Peachtree relied on third-party regional centers, which added complexity and extended processing times. Now, with its own approved regional centers, the firm can directly manage and file EB-5 investments, significantly reducing timelines and enhancing control over its platform.
“These approvals mark a major milestone for Peachtree, solidifying our ability to independently execute EB-5 transactions and accelerate our investment initiatives,” Greene said. “With this expanded capacity, we can efficiently sponsor and structure projects, further driving economic development and job creation across the country.”
Peachtree has built a strong reputation in commercial real estate investment, and the newly established regional centers align with its long-term vision of diversifying and optimizing its capital sources.
"Implementing an EB-5 program is an excellent way to access low-cost capital, diversify our funding sources and invest in job-creating projects across the country," said Greg Friedman, Peachtree's CEO and managing principal.
The EB-5 visa program allows foreign investors to obtain a green card in exchange for making a significant investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs in the U.S. Under the program, foreign nationals who invest a minimum of $800,000 in a U.S.-based project that creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers are eligible to apply for permanent residency in the U.S.
"Looking ahead, we are committed to expanding our EB-5 footprint by increasing the number of qualifying projects and deepening our engagement with EB-5 investors. With a proven investment track record, national reach and execution expertise, Peachtree is well-positioned to leverage these approvals and solidify its leadership in the EB-5 investment sector," Greene added.
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ATLANTA (April 28, 2024) – Peachtree Group("Peachtree") has received its I-956F approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, for the currently under construction SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Bryce Canyon, Utah.
The I-956F approval, granted by USCIS, marks a crucial step in Peachtree’s ongoing efforts to facilitate investment opportunities through the EB-5 program, which is designed to promote economic growth and job creation in the U.S.
“Securing USCIS approval for this project marks an important milestone,” said Adam Greene, executive vice president of EB-5 at Peachtree. “It highlights our continued focus on structuring and originating capital for high-quality developments that generate economic impact and long-term value for investors and communities.”
Peachtree originated $16.95 million in floating-rate construction financing over a three-year term for the development of a 127-room SpringHill Suites in Bryce Canyon, Utah. The hotel will be located about 10 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the most iconic natural attractions in the United States. Known for its dramatic geological formations, the park draws more than 2 million visitors annually. The hotel is expected to be completed by mid-2025.
This is the third hotel development for which Peachtree has received I-956F approval, having previously secured it for its Home2 Suites by Hilton development in Boone, N.C.,and TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Palmdale, Calif.
“With strong travel demand, limited new supply and favorable market tail winds, well-located, newly developed assets are positioned to out perform their competitive set,” said Greene. “Construction is already underway, reducing project risk, and the firm has retained an equity stake aligned with our EB-5 investors — reinforcing our commitment and directly tying our success to theirs.”
Peachtree launched its EB-5 program in 2023 as a key financing tool to support job-creating projects nationwide. The firm remains committed to delivering high-quality investment and development opportunities through its expanding portfolio of EB-5 projects.
The EB-5 visa program allows foreign investors to obtain a green card in exchange for making a significant investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs in the U.S. Under the program, foreign nationals who invest a minimum of $800,000 in a U.S.-based project that creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers are eligible to apply for permanent residency.
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Navigating the immigration process can be overwhelming, especially for international students and professionals looking to secure their future in the United States. Lance Lee, the Director of Asia-Pacific EB-5 for Peachtree Group, shares his personal journey of coming to the U.S. as an international student, facing the challenges of obtaining a green card, and ultimately using the EB-5 program to secure his future. This is his story of perseverance, career transformation, and the profound impact that obtaining U.S. citizenship has had on his life and family.
Lance Lee's EB-5 Journey: From Student to U.S. Citizen
Lance Lee’s immigration journey began in 2008 when he arrived in the U.S. as an international student, facing the challenges of securing a job during a tough economic time. With his work visa options limited, Lance’s parents urged him to consider how long it might take to obtain a green card, and the answer wasn’t promising. Many of his friends faced decade-long waits for permanent residency. It was his mother’s practical advice “Time is money” that led him to explore alternatives. In 2011, Lance invested in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, and just eight and a half months later, he received his green card. By 2015, his investment was returned, and he had successfully built his American family, becoming a U.S. citizen with two children born in the U.S.
Lance’s decision to apply for an EB-5 visa instead of relying on traditional student and H1-B work visas was fueled by the realities of the long wait for green cards, especially for applicants from China and India. After graduating in 2010, Lance was left with the daunting prospect of being tied to one employer for years under the H1-B system while waiting for a green card. The EB-5 program provided a faster and more secure path to permanent residency, allowing Lance the freedom to pursue a career that matched his passions, without the restrictions of a work visa.
One of the key reasons Lance turned to EB-5 was the limitations of H1-B visas, which often left workers vulnerable to sudden job loss. He shared stories of friends who, while traveling abroad, were caught off guard by emails informing them of their layoff, leaving them with just 60 days to find a new job or face losing their visa status. With EB-5, Lance was able to bypass these concerns, enabling him to make career decisions with confidence and travel freely without the constant anxiety that comes with the limitations of temporary work visas.
Lance’s journey also taught him valuable lessons about the EB-5 process, and he offers key tips for prospective investors. He emphasizes the importance of partnering with a reputable immigration attorney and recommends visiting the regional center before investing, to establish trust and gain a better understanding of the project. He breaks the EB-5 process into three stages: obtaining a temporary green card, securing the permanent green card, and finally receiving the investment back. For each stage, Lance stresses the importance of being patient and informed, ensuring that the investment meets job creation requirements and understanding how to eventually retrieve the invested funds.
Looking back, Lance reflects on the significant impact the EB-5 program has had on his life and his family’s future. Living in Kuala Lumpur, Lance and his family enjoy the flexibility of being U.S. citizens while gaining valuable cultural exposure in Asia. His children have had the opportunity to travel and learn from different cultures—experiences that wouldn’t have been possible if he had been stuck in a decade-long wait for a green card. Lance’s journey highlights the freedom that comes with making timely decisions and choosing the right path for both personal and professional growth. “Time is money,” he concludes, echoing his mother’s wisdom, as his decision to pursue the EB-5 program allowed him to shape the life he and his family now enjoy.
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