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Obtain residency in the USA through a selection of investor visa options.
Discover Your USA Residency by Investment Options With La Vida
At La Vida, we specialise in guiding global investors through the world’s leading residency and citizenship programs – and the United States remains one of the most sought-after destinations.
The USA offers several residency by investment options to suit different investor profiles, including the well-established EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, the popular E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, and the Trump Gold Card initiative.
Each route offers distinct benefits, from a path to permanent residency to more flexible, renewable stays tied to investment.
With over a decade of experience and clients in 164 countries, La Vida provides expert, end-to-end support to help you navigate the US investment solutions with confidence and clarity.
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La Vida’s trusted solutions open doors to global residency, lifestyle advantages, world-class education, and international business opportunities.
USA EB-5 Investor Visa
The EB-5 visa gives permanent USA residency to those investing into government-approved projects across the United States.
This investment visa is popular because it allows access to the US education system, the right to live, retire, work, and study in America, and the potential return of capital once the project completes.
The investment must remain at risk throughout, and repayment is not guaranteed. Residency also extends to the investor’s spouse and children under 21.
Green Card holders must maintain the USA as their primary residence, and investors who intend to apply for citizenship should plan to spend at least six months a year in the country.
Trump Gold Card Visa
The Trump Gold Card Visa opened for applications in December 2025, offering a new high-investment route to US permanent residency and a pathway to citizenship for wealthy foreign nationals.
Individual applicants must make a $1 million contribution alongside a non-refundable $15,000 Department of Homeland Security processing fee.
Each family member included on an application requires a further $1 million contribution and processing fee.
Corporate sponsors can secure visas for overseas employees through the Trump Corporate Gold Card at a $2 million per employee contribution.
Gold Card petitions are processed within the existing EB-1 and EB-2 categories, which remain subject to annual per-country limits, so applicants from countries with high demand in those categories may still face a wait.
The route was created by executive order and remains subject to legal challenge.
The Trump Platinum Card has been announced at $5 million, offering the ability to spend up to 270 days per year in the US without US tax on non-US income.
It has not yet launched, applicants can currently only join a waiting list, and there is no assurance that the contribution will remain at $5 million.
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EB-5 Investment Requirements and Process
To qualify for the EB-5 visa, investors must contribute at least $800,000 into a government-approved project in a targeted employment area, or $1,050,000 elsewhere in the United States.
The investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for US workers.
Applicants must prove their funds are legally acquired, the investment is “at risk,” and they have no prior criminal record.
A major advantage of the EB-5 Regional Center Program is the ability to pool applications into large infrastructure or real estate projects.
This structure allows investors to take a passive role, while the Regional Center manages job creation and other requirements.
EB-5 Regional Center
The current Regional Center Program was created by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, signed into law in March 2022, and is authorised through to 30 September 2027.
Investment starts from $800,000 in a targeted employment area.
Two dates matter for anyone considering this route.
Petitions properly filed on or before 30 September 2026 are protected by statute: they continue to be assessed under the rules in place when they were filed, even if the Regional Center Program later lapses or minimum investment amounts rise.
Petitions filed after that date carry no such protection.
Separately, minimum investment amounts are due to be adjusted for inflation from 1 January 2027.
As with the previous Regional Center Program, proof of the funds being legally acquired must be given, the investment must be “at risk” and the investor must have no prior criminal record.
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USA Citizenship & Passport
After five years of legal permanent residency, USA citizenship can be applied for.
USA E2 investor visa
Certain countries such as China, India and Vietnam now face lengthy retrogression delays through EB-5. An effective alternative to the EB-5 is the E2 visa.
Investment must be “substantial” but in practice is far less than the EB-5. The E2 can only be obtained by citizens of countries holding an E2 treaty with the USA.
This includes options such as Grenada and Turkey.
By obtaining citizenship in an E-2 treaty country and residing there for at least three years, you can apply for an E-2 visa to the USA. La Vida can facilitate both steps for clients.
The timescale can sometimes be quicker than the EB-5 route for countries facing retrogression (typically China, India and Vietnam) and the investment is typically around $500,000 covering both the second citizenship and the US residency.
E-2 Visa Benefits and Limitations
The E-2 route to residency can be faster and less expensive than the EB-5 in some cases.
A key difference is that the E-2 is a non-immigrant visa, so it does not lead to a Green Card or citizenship directly.
However, it still allows you and your family to live, work, and study in the USA.
E-2 Treaty Countries
The E-2 visa is open only to citizens of countries holding an E-2 treaty with the USA.
Investors whose own nationality does not qualify most commonly use Grenada or Turkey, both of which offer citizenship by investment.
Applicants who acquire citizenship this way must have been domiciled in the treaty coun try for at least three continuous years before applying for the E-2 visa.
Green Card Investment
The EB-5 visa is essentially a Green Card through investment.
Investors first receive a conditional Green Card, with the conditions removed after two years once the job creation requirements have been evidenced.
The EB-5 category is capped at around 10,000 visas each year including family members, with 32% of those visas set aside for rural projects, high-unemployment areas and infrastructure projects.
Success rates for the EB-5 can vary and will depend on the investment type, personal situation, legal representation, Regional Center and other factors.
The E2 visa offers residency through substantial investment in a business.
US Citizenship by Investment
Neither the EB-5 nor E2 are themselves a citizenship by investment program.
However after obtaining a Green Card via the EB-5 route applicants can apply for USA citizenship after a period of five years of Permanent Residency, a process known as naturalisation.
USA Passport and Visa-Free Travel
According to the La Vida Passport Value Index, the US passport provides access to 211 destinations worldwide, of which 147 are fully visa-free.
This global mobility makes US citizenship highly desirable for investors and frequent travellers from countries with more limited travel options.
Whether for business, leisure, or family visits, a US passport opens doors to almost every corner of the globe, making it a top choice for those seeking maximum travel freedom.
Retire in Europe from the USA
Retiring in Europe is the ultimate aspiration for many Americans seeking a blend of culture, comfort, and opportunity.
La Vida has seen a growing demand from US clients who want to diversify their residency options and secure a lifestyle abroad.
If you are considering retiring outside the USA, our team can guide you through the best European programs.
EB-5 Investment Visa Options
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Citizenship and Residency Programs
A selection of alternative countries for residency and citizenship investment programs to consider.
Portugal
From €500,000 + costs
Private Equity Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
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Antigua & Barbuda
Minimum $230,000 Donation
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Canada
From $250,000
Business Investment
Canadian Permanent Residency
Apply Citizenship 5 years
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