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FAQ

General Questions

1. What is the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)?
USCIS is a government agency responsible for the administration of immigration and naturalization functions and establishing immigration services and policies.

On March 1, 2003, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) merged with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to form USCIS.

2. How many EB5 visas does the USCIS allot each year?
The EB5 program, administered by the USCIS, allots 10,000 visas per year for aliens (and their families) whose investment creates or preserves at least ten full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Three thousand of these visas are set-aside for aliens who invest through regional centers such as the Milwaukee Regional Center.

3. Must I have previous business experience or education?
No, you do not need any prior business experience. And you are not required to demonstrate any minimum level of education. The only requirement is that you have the investment capital, and proof that the funds are legal.

4. Do I need to speak English?
Not at all. There are no requirements for language with the program.  Please contact our office for assistance with translation.

5. What makes this program different from the L-1 (manager transfer) or E-½ (Treaty Trader/Investor) programs?
The EB5 program gives you Permanent Resident status. The E-½ Treaty Investor or Treaty Trader programs offer non-immigrant status only, because when your investment ends, so does your non-immigrant status. The L-1 program is a non-immigrant classification, but allows you to apply for classification as a Multi-national Executive or Manager (which is becoming more difficult due to a tighter review process) and eventually, Permanent Resident status.

6. Why should I use RCI FirstPathway Partners?
RCI FirstPathway Partners assists you throughout the petition process, providing expert advice from application to citizenship. We use our experience working with the United States and foreign governments to guide your petition through the various approval steps.