Timeline
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.