SWITCH YOUR H-1B VISA TO AN EB-5 VISA
If you are living in the U.S. on an H-1B or other visa and are concerned about potential challenges with renewals or denials, then switch to a permanent EB-5 investor green card that does not require employer or other sponsorship.
EB-5 VISA COMPARISON
Investment requirement:
$800,000 USD for a qualified EB-5 investor
Green card status:
Permanent
Green card allocation:
Investor, spouse, and unmarried children under age 21
Sponsorship requirement:
None
Work restrictions:
None, apply for any job at any company that you like in the U.S.
Residence restrictions:
None, live anywhere you like in the U.S.
School restrictions:
None, apply to any university that you like in the U.S.
Entrepreneur restrictions:
None, move your existing business or start a new business in the U.S.
CHOOSING AN EB-5 PARTNER
The LCP Group, L.P. (LCP) offers direct access to foreign investors seeking to capitalize on real estate investment opportunities in the United States—with or without the opportunity for a permanent U.S. EB-5 green card.
45+ years of experience as a real estate investment manager
$5 billion total EB-5 project value
1,000+ green card applications with 100% approval rate*
34,000+ jobs for U.S. workers
15+ EB-5 projects
7 U.S. regional centers
*All qualified investors have been approved.
We actively pursue projects with strong underwriting fundamentals and offerings include both debt and equity investments giving sophisticated investors the opportunity to choose the preferred level of risk and return they are seeking on their capital.
LCP is one of the few real estate investment management firms in the EB-5 space and has capitalized more than$500 million in debt and equity transactions into development projects with an aggregate value of more than $5 billion.
Our team of professionals focuses on analyzing project viability, job creation, investment security, USCIS compliance, and exit strategy execution.
FEATURED LCP EB-5 PROJECT
ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
LCP’s latest EB-5 project is a build-to-suit manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. An affiliate of LCP will acquire, develop and lease the property to a single tenant, bio365, for a 25-year term. Bio365 is a high growth, patented soil manufacturer for Controlled Environmental Agriculture (“CEA”) with a strong pipeline and high conversion rate and a clear path to growth.
The strategic location of Colorado Springs is home to diverse manufacturing facilities with over 400 manufacturers located in the region. Located in warehouse supply-constrained location, demand for light-industrial warehouses will continue to grow.
Aside from the positive macro trends, Colorado Springs also presents strong local fundamentals. It was voted the Most Desirable Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2018 and 2019. A forecast by Realtor.com ranks Colorado Springs as No. 7 among the nation’s Top 10 housing markets for 2020. Colorado Springs is among the top cities for tech talent growth, ranked No. 4 on CBRE’s Annual List of Up-and-Coming Tech Markets.
PROJECT DETAILS
Project Type:
Single Tenant Net Lease
Project Sponsor:
The LCP Group L.P.
Tenant:
bio365
Lease Term:
25 Years
Construction start date:
Q4 2020
Construction end date:
Q3 2021
Minimum Investment Amount:
$800,000 USD for EB-5 investors; $100,000 USD for qualified U.S. or foreign investors
Total EB-5 Investment Amount:
$4,500,000
Investment Type:
Common Equity
Investment Term:
~10 Years
Targeted Internal Rate of Return:
between 13%-19%*
Job Creation:
86 jobs
Opportunity Zone Eligible:
Yes
EB-5 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What is the EB-5 visa program?
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program was created in 1990 by the United States Congress to stimulate the U.S. economy through foreign investment and create jobs for U.S. workers. The EB-5 program is administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and provides each participating foreign investor the opportunity to obtain a green card by investing in a new commercial enterprise in the United States that creates 10 jobs for U.S. workers. The current minimum investment amount is $800,000 provided the project is in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) and is $1,050,000 in other areas.
How does the EB-5 program work?
At a high level, there are five core steps to the EB-5 program:
What are the advantages of EB-5 over H-1B and other visas?
Your ability to live in America will not require sponsorship and therefore is not dependent on your employer, H-1B, F-1, or other visas. You are also not required to live in the location of your EB-5 project. As a permanent resident, you can live, work, own property, form a business, and attend school anywhere in the United States
How do I choose the right investment partner and/or regional center?
Choosing the right investment partner is not easy and there are many considerations. It is important to choose a firm that has extensive investment management experience and a strong track record of success.
The LCP Group, L.P. (LCP) is one of the few real estate investment management firms in the EB-5 space and has capitalized more than $500 million in debt and equity transactions into development projects with an aggregate value of $5 billion.
$5 billion total EB-5 project value
1,000+ green card applications with 100% approval rate*
34,000+ jobs for U.S. workers
15+ EB-5 projects
7 U.S. regional centers
*All qualified investors have been approved.
LCP employs a team of professionals to facilitate our selection of eligible investments with a focus on analyzing project viability, job creation, investment security, USCIS compliance, and exit strategy execution. Our value proposition stands above the rest—we uniquely offer you:
- More than 45 years of experience as a real estate advisor and investment manager
- High-yield opportunities with economic returns that compensate you for your risk
- Alignment of interest—we co-invest with you, so our money is at risk too