How EB-5 Differs from the Gold Card Visa

In an article for Forbes, JTC’s Jill Jones explains why investors shouldn’t confuse EB-5 with the proposed gold card or citizenship-by-investment programs abroad.

Ever since it was announced, the idea of a “gold card” visa has gotten a lot of attention in the media. But while we’re still waiting for further details on how that program will work, the United States already has a program where foreign nationals can gain permanent residency through investments made in the U.S., a program that has been thriving for decades.

Writing for Forbes, JTC Head of Specialty Fund Administration and General Counsel USA Jill Jones explains EB-5’s successful history and the key differences between the program and a gold card visa, including EB-5’s lower investment threshold, its benefits to underserved communities, and the fact that EB-5 is already an established and popular program offering societal benefits that make it distinct from other countries’ citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs.

It’s understandable that those who’ve seen news reports might believe EB-5 is being replaced by a gold card or that the two are the same. This article should help Americans and potential immigrants better understand what makes EB-5 the best option right now for those seeking permanent residency in the U.S. through legitimate investments.

Read the full article here.