This Sunday's seminar on the United States golden visa is filling up fast, as UAE residents and residents of other GCC countries become more interested in this immigration route. Demand for the US golden visa is at an all-time high as a fast track to US residency and green cards.

Due to increased interest in US residency in the Middle East market, The American Legal Center expects a full room for their complimentary seminar. This Sunday, April 9 at 3 pm, the event will take place at the Address Sky View meeting halls in Downtown Dubai.

How does the US golden visa work?

US Congress created the EB-5 program in 1990 to promote economic growth by injecting foreign capital into the US economy and creating jobs for Americans. Investing $800,000 in a government-approved real estate project in the United States is a required investment for an investor and their qualifying dependents (spouse and children under 21) to obtain US green cards under this US government immigration program. Investors are refunded their investment amount approximately five years after making the investment.

What makes the US golden visa so popular among Gulf residents?

Families around the world are motivated to migrate to the United States because of its political stability, economic growth, and high standards of living. Access to America is relatively quick and hassle-free with the US golden visa. For the reasons discussed below, this migration route is superior in many ways.

Access to US residency expedited

New legislation called the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) was passed in March 2022, enhancing the EB-5 program. The new EB-5 legislation created a new category of reserved visas called visa set asides. The applicants who act quickly in filing their applications in these new categories will benefit most from shorter wait times and priority processing.

Founder and Legal Director of The American Legal Center, the leading experts on the US golden visa in the Middle East, Shai Zamanian, says reserved visas are especially important for Indians and Chinese nationals who are otherwise subject to longer wait times under the EB-5 visa category. "To take advantage of this short window of opportunity, we urge families who are considering this program to reach out to us now for a free consultation."

The US golden visa provides free education and university tuition

The US golden visa is popular among Gulf residents because of its tremendous benefits for their children. The program is essential for families with children pursuing education in the US. Parents can benefit from not having to pay out of pocket for the cost of their children’s education given that green card holders can access government grants and scholarships covering tuition and all associated costs. Having a higher acceptance rate, better internship and research opportunities, and a better chance of finding a job after graduation can benefit children.

With the passage of the new EB-5 legislation, a new concept called concurrent filing has made the US golden visa more attractive than ever. With concurrent filing, individuals that are already in the United States on another visa can apply to adjust their status and obtain work authorisation and travel permits. Therefore, they can essentially benefit from living and working in the US before they receive their green cards. "The option of concurrent filing is particularly suitable for students in the US on an F-1 visa or professionals working in the US on an H-1B visa," says Shai Zamanian. "They can continue their lives in the US while their EB-5 applications are pending, and rest assured that they have a stable path to obtaining permanent resident status."

The American Legal Center is a team of licensed US lawyers and professionals specializing in the US golden visa. Our team at The American Legal Center frequently hosts free seminars throughout the Middle East to educate families about this immigration path to the United States.

On Sunday, April 9, 3 pm, the American Legal Center will host their next seminar at the Address Sky View in Downtown Dubai. The seminar will cover pertinent topics such as the introduction of reserved visas and how families residing in the GCC can benefit from faster processing times. Other topics that will be discussed include the ins and outs of the EB-5 program and the various requirements. Reserve your spot for the upcoming seminar by contacting +971 52 446 6095 or media@america.ae if you're interested in learning more about the US golden visa.