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North American programme · Residency by investment · EB-3 Visa

Residency by Investment
in United States

Minimum investment
$45,000
Processing time
24 to 36 months
Key benefit
A route to a US Green Card through employment

Why United States

The United States is the world's largest consumer market and a global centre for business, education and opportunity.

For non US nationals, it remains one of the most sought after places to live and work, and the EB-3 route offers a well established path to permanent residency.

About the programme

The EB-3 is a third preference, employment based immigrant visa, and one of the most popular routes to a US Green Card.

It enables foreign nationals to live and work in the US as permanent residents, across three categories: skilled workers, professionals, and other workers. This route is intended for non US nationals.

The benefits

What this programme offers you and your family in practice.

A cost effective route to a US Green Card

The right to live and work anywhere in the US

Residency for your spouse and children under 21

A pathway to US citizenship after five years

A straightforward, employment based process

Green Cards valid for ten years, then renewable

How to qualify

There is usually more than one route. Remy will confirm which fits your goals and the current rules before you commit.

Employment based, no investment

Unlike investment routes, there is no capital investment. The principal applicant pays a total of $45,000, including immigrant visa government fees, plus $3,000 for each additional applicant. Costs, minus fees, are refundable if the application is unsuccessful. A non seasonal job offer is required to qualify.

Why people choose United States

The EB-3 route grants a US Green Card and permanent residency, with the right to live and work anywhere in the US and to leave and re enter freely.

Requirements are less strict than many other US routes: it is employment based, so a qualifying job offer, rather than a large investment, is the key to eligibility.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the United States programme?
Applicants generally need to be over 18, hold a clean criminal record, be in good health, and show that the funds used come from a legal source. All applications are subject to government due diligence.
Can I include my family in the application?
Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21. Remy can confirm exactly who qualifies in your case.
What are the stay requirements?
Residency programmes vary. This programme has a low or no mandatory minimum stay to keep your status, though requirements apply if you later pursue citizenship.
What are the tax implications?
Host countries often have a favourable local tax regime, but what that means for you depends on your own citizenship and tax residency. US citizens in particular remain taxed on worldwide income regardless of any other passport held. This is exactly the kind of thing to map out with Remy, alongside independent tax advice.

The application process

  1. 1

    Months 1 to 3

    Receive your job offer, then apply for a Labor Certification from the US Department of Labor.

  2. 2

    Months 3 to 12

    Await Labor Certification approval, tracking your case with the Department of Labor case number.

  3. 3

    Months 12 to 18

    Prepare and file the I-140 immigrant petition.

  4. 4

    Months 18 to 24

    Pay the visa fee to the National Visa Center and submit the DS-260 application.

  5. 5

    Months 24 to 34

    Attend an interview at your local US Consulate or Embassy.

  6. 6

    Months 34 to 36

    Receive your Green Card. You and your family must enter the US within 180 days to activate residency.

Programme at a glance

Programme typeResidency by investment
Minimum investment$45,000
Typical processing time24 to 36 months
Time to citizenship5 years (after green card)
Family inclusionYes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21
Right to workYes
Document receivedUS Green Card
Visa free destinationsAround 186

Is United States the right fit?

Book a free, no obligation call with Remy. He will confirm the current rules, the true all in cost, and whether this programme suits your goals and nationality.

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