United States — FAQ

Not directly. It grants a green card (permanent residence). After two years the conditions are removed, and citizenship becomes possible after five years of permanent residence with substantial physical presence.

800,000 USD in a project in a targeted employment area (rural or high-unemployment) or a qualifying infrastructure project, or 1,050,000 USD for a standard project. The project must create at least ten full-time US jobs, and the capital is at genuine risk.

Yes. A green card makes you a US tax resident on worldwide income, like a citizen, with federal rates up to 37% plus state taxes, and renouncing later can trigger an exit tax. This is the single most important thing to plan for before applying.