I-526 Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor Template

[Investor Full Name]
[Investor A-Number (if any)]
[Street Address]
[City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code]
[Country]
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]

[Date]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[USCIS Service Center or Office Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]

1. Subject and Investor Identification

Re: Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor for [Investor Full Name], DOB: [MM/DD/YYYY] – EB-5 Direct Investment in [Project / Business Name]

To Whom It May Concern,

I am submitting this letter in support of my Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor, based on my EB-5 investment in [Project / Business Name] in [City, State].

2. Investor Background and Immigration History

Investor Name: [Investor Full Name]
Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Place of Birth: [City, Country]
Country of Citizenship: [Country]
Passport Number: [Passport Number]

Current Residential Address: [Street, City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country]
Current U.S. Address (if applicable): [Street, City, State, ZIP Code]

Immigration History:

• Date of First Entry to the United States: [Date or “N/A”]

• Class of Admission at First Entry: [Class of Admission or “N/A”]

• Date of Most Recent Entry to the United States: [Date or “N/A”]

• Class of Admission at Most Recent Entry: [Class of Admission or “N/A”]

• Prior Entries and Departures: [Dates, Locations, Status or “None”]

• Prior USCIS Applications or Petitions: [Form Type – Receipt Number – Filing Date or “None”]

• Prior Removal, Voluntary Departure, or Immigration Proceedings: [Description or “None”]

3. New Commercial Enterprise Information

Name of New Commercial Enterprise (NCE): [NCE Legal Name]
Entity Type: [Corporation / LLC / Partnership / Sole Proprietorship / Other]
State of Formation: [State]
Date of Formation: [Formation Date]
Employer Identification Number (EIN): [EIN]

Business Address:
[Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]

Industry / Sector: [Industry Description]

Business Description:
[Brief description of the products or services, target customers, and main activities.]

Ownership and Management:

• Investor Ownership Percentage: [Percentage %]

• Other Owners: [Names and Percentages or “None”]

• Key Managers: [Names and Positions]

4. Investment Amount and Capital Commitment

Total EB-5 Capital Investment: [USD Amount]

Minimum Investment Threshold Applicable: [Standard Amount / TEA Amount]
Targeted Employment Area (TEA) Status of Project Location: [TEA / Non-TEA]

Investment Contribution Details:

• Date(s) of Capital Transfer: [Date(s)]

• Amount(s) Transferred: [Amount(s)]

• Originating Financial Institution(s): [Bank Name(s), Country]

• Receiving NCE Account(s): [Bank Name, Account Reference]

Use of Funds Summary:

• Real Estate Purchase or Lease: [Amount – Short Description]

• Construction / Renovation / Build-Out: [Amount – Short Description]

• Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Inventory: [Amount – Short Description]

• Initial Payroll and Operating Expenses: [Amount – Short Description]

• Professional Services and Start-Up Costs: [Amount – Short Description]

• Working Capital: [Amount – Short Description]

5. Lawful Source and Path of Funds

Primary Lawful Sources of Investment Funds:

• Employment / Salary Income from [Employer Name(s)], [Position], [City, Country], [Years]

• Business Profits or Dividends from [Company Name(s)], [Industry], [City, Country], [Years]

• Sale of Real Property at [Property Address, City, Country] on [Date of Sale]

• Liquidation of Investments / Savings at [Financial Institution Name(s)]

• Gift or Inheritance from [Name and Relationship], [Country], [Date]

Supporting Source-of-Funds Documentation:

• Income and Tax Records: [Tax Returns, Pay Statements, Employer Letters]

• Corporate and Business Records: [Company Registration, Financial Statements, Tax Filings]

• Real Estate Documents: [Purchase Agreements, Deeds, Sale Contracts, Closing Statements]

• Bank and Investment Statements: [Account Statements Covering Relevant Periods]

• Gift / Inheritance Documents and Donor Financial Records: [Documents]

Path of Funds to the NCE:

• Originating Accounts: [Account Identifiers, Bank Names, Countries]

• Intermediate Transfers: [Dates – Amounts – Intermediary Accounts]

• Final Transfer to NCE Account: [Dates – Amounts – Receiving Bank and Account]

6. Job Creation Plan

Required Number of Full-Time Positions for Qualifying U.S. Workers: [Number, typically 10]

Projected Full-Time Positions:

• Position 1: [Job Title] – [Duties Summary] – [Planned Start Date]

• Position 2: [Job Title] – [Duties Summary] – [Planned Start Date]

• Position 3: [Job Title] – [Duties Summary] – [Planned Start Date]

• Position 4: [Job Title] – [Duties Summary] – [Planned Start Date]

• Position 5: [Job Title] – [Duties Summary] – [Planned Start Date]

• Additional Positions: [Job Titles – Short Descriptions]

Hiring Timeline:

• Initial Hiring Phase: [Dates – Number of Positions]

• Expansion Phase: [Dates – Number of Positions]

• Expected Date All Required Jobs Will Be Created: [Date]

7. Business Plan and Financial Projections

Business Plan Highlights:

• Market and Industry Overview: [Short Summary]

• Products / Services and Target Customers: [Short Summary]

• Location and Key Advantages: [Short Summary]

• Operations and Milestones: [Key Steps and Target Dates]

Financial Projections (Summary):

• Projected Gross Revenue: [Year 1 – Year 2 – Year 3 – Year 4 – Year 5]

• Projected Operating Expenses: [Year 1 – Year 2 – Year 3 – Year 4 – Year 5]

• Projected Net Income and Cash Flow: [Year 1 – Year 2 – Year 3 – Year 4 – Year 5]

8. Summary of Supporting Evidence

Corporate and Business Records:

• Articles of Incorporation / Organization

• Operating Agreement / Partnership or Shareholder Agreement

• Business Licenses, Registrations, and Permits

• Organizational Chart and Management Biographies

Investment and Financial Evidence:

• Bank Statements and Wire Transfer Confirmations for Capital Contributions

• Subscription or Investment Agreements

• Capitalization Table and Ownership Records

• Detailed Use-of-Funds Schedule

Business Plan and Job Creation Evidence:

• Comprehensive Business Plan

• Multi-Year Financial Projections

• Staffing Plan and Job Descriptions

• Leases, Construction or Vendor Contracts

Source-of-Funds and Path-of-Funds Evidence:

• Personal and Business Tax Returns

• Employment and Salary Documentation

• Company Financial Statements and Corporate Records

• Real Estate Purchase and Sale Documents

• Bank and Investment Account Statements

• Gift / Inheritance Documentation and Donor Records

Personal and Immigration Documents:

• Passport Biographical Page and U.S. Visa Pages

• I-94 Arrival/Departure Records

• Prior USCIS Approval or Receipt Notices

9. Investor Role and Intent

Investor Title / Position in NCE: [Title, e.g., Managing Member, Director, President]
Investor Responsibilities: [Summary of Management or Policy-Making Role]

I intend to engage in [day-to-day management / policy formulation / board-level oversight] of [NCE Name] and to maintain my capital investment in the enterprise in accordance with the EB-5 program requirements.

10. Closing and Signature

I respectfully request approval of my Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor, based on the information and documentation submitted with this petition.

Sincerely,

[Investor Signature, if printed]
[Investor Full Name]
Date: [Date]