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”]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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

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

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 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

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]