Timeline

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 Initial Process 2 to 4 Months

  • Investor submits non-binding Indication of Interest agreement and Investor Suitability Questionnaire to SDRC.
  • Pending approval, investor receives the Confidential Private Placement Memorandum.
  • Investor signs and returns all documentation, including subscription agreement.
  • Investor submits investment of $900,000 or $1,900,000, plus $60,000 administrative fee to SDRC escrow account.
  • Investor hires and meets with immigration attorney on I-526 application.
  • Investor files I-526 visa application with The United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • The USCIS provides SDRC with a receipt for investor's I-526 application.
  • Upon receipt from USCIS, the $900,000 or 1,900,000 investment will be transferred to partnership account.

10 - 14 Months

  • United States Citizenship and Immigration Services grants approval of investor I-526 application.
  • Upon approval investor will receive conditional green card.
  • If declined, the $900,000 or $1,900,000 investment will be returned to investor.

21 - 24 Months

  • Investor files I-829 application to remove conditional status and receive a permanent green card. Regional center must prove job creation on investor's behalf.

3 - 6 Months

  • Once approved, conditional status of green card is removed and green card becomes permanent.
  • Investor can apply for citizenship 5 years after receiving permanent green card.