Green card

Nonimmigrant visa

Immigrant Investor Program

NAFTA Professionals from Mexico

Entrepreneurs, Business owners, Investors

Software developers, Financial analysts, Medical professionals, Engineers, Scientists, University professors, Management consultants

• Invest personal funds of $800,000 in Targeted Employment Areas (TEA), such as rural or high-unemployment areas and certain infrastructure projects, or $1,050,000 in non-TEA areas.

• Create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.

• Provide detailed documentation verifying the lawful source and transfer path of the investment funds.

• Maintain the investment for a minimum of two years.

• You must be a citizen of Mexico.

• You must meet the educational credentials or work experience required under NAFTA for your profession, with a job offer that matches those qualifications. Professions eligible for this status include, but are not limited to, accountants, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, scientists, and teachers.

• The only visa category that provides immigration status based on passive investment.

• Does not require employer sponsorship, offering significant flexibility.

• No specific educational or professional qualifications are required.

• Allows for investment directly into new or existing businesses or through regional centers that pool funds for larger projects.

• The only employment-based category allowing concurrent Green Card application filing for all nationalities.

• Renewable indefinitely, allowing long-term employment opportunities in the U.S.

• No annual cap, providing a reliable option for eligible professionals.

• Requires a substantial financial investment.

• The investment must be at risk, and job creation requirements must be met.

• Initially issued a two-year conditional Green Card, requiring a subsequent application to demonstrate continued compliance with the program requirements.

• Limited to specific professions listed under the NAFTA agreement.

• Requires employer sponsorship and a specific job offer.

Not required

Required

Permanent residency

4 years

Every 10 years

Indefinitely, 4-year increments

6-24 months¹

1 to 3 months¹

No

Not available

Yes

No

¹Timeframe to obtain conditional residence, with a similar timeframe for achieving permanent residence.

¹Processing time may vary depending on interview wait times at the consulate.