The unfortunate reality is that life in many countries is unstable and uncertain. Corrupt governments, civil unrest, weak infrastructure, poor education, and economic volatility are some of the problems that plague the poorer nations of the world, and not even the wealthy in those countries are immune. However, those lucky enough to have been born in the rich, prosperous, free country of the United States do not need to concern themselves with such worries. <\/p>\n
No one chooses their birth country, but with the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program<\/a>, foreign investors can choose their country of permanent residence. An EB-5 visa offers numerous benefits, including the ability to escape to a safe haven during difficult times in an investor\u2019s country of origin. While EB-5 investors must adhere to certain residency requirements as permanent residents, they may apply for U.S. citizenship<\/a> after only five years of permanent residency, after which they may spend as much time as they wish in their country of origin.<\/p>\n The United States boasts the largest economy in the world, towering over even giants like China and India, which have populations nearly four times larger. It\u2019s also one of the richest countries in the world per capita<\/a>\u2014while tiny states like Qatar, Macao, and Luxembourg top the list, the United States is the richest country per capita among countries with a population of more than 10 million.<\/p>\n The wealth of the United States brings countless advantages to its citizens and residents. With significant amounts of disposable income, U.S. citizens and residents enjoy a high quality of life filled with luxuries people in many other countries can\u2019t afford. This allows those living in the United States to purchase high-quality food and maintain a desirable living space while also indulging in entertainment and hobby endeavors. Even poorer Americans enjoy countless luxuries\u2014a 2019 study found that the average American spends nearly $18,000 per year<\/a> on nonessentials.<\/p>\n The U.S. dollar, which holds the unofficial status as the world\u2019s currency<\/a>, is also one of the strongest currencies in the world, with only a handful of foreign notes worth more. This makes U.S. citizens and residents extremely rich on a global scale, allowing them to easily travel to other, cheaper, countries. With so much of the world economy depending on it, the U.S. dollar is also considered one of the safest currencies to invest in<\/a>, easily outperforming other top currencies such as the euro and the Japanese yen. <\/p>\n The United States is famous for its freedom and democratic government and is seen around the world as the poster child of democracy. While the world has democratized rapidly in recent decades, a 2017 Pew study estimated that only 57% of countries are democracies<\/a>\u2014meaning around 43% are not. In 2015, it was estimated that only around 4.10 billion of the world\u2019s 7.35 billion population lived under democracy<\/a>. With high-population countries such as China, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia operating under the iron fist of authoritarian leaders, there are many people in the world who have yet to taste freedom.<\/p>\n The United States also suffers few problems with civil unrest\u2014a stark difference from much of the world. While developing nations rife with political corruption and inequalities are generally at high risk of civil unrest, even those who live in rich, developed countries must be wary of the possibility of sudden political destabilization, as seen in Chile and Hong Kong in 2019. Syria, which ranks among the world\u2019s most dangerous and unstable countries due to the ongoing civil war, was once considered a \u201cjewel\u201d in the Middle East, enjoying prosperity and stability. Venezuela tells a similar story\u2014a country that was once the richest and most stable in Latin America<\/a> plunging into chaos, poverty, and violence at the hands of irresponsible and inept political leaders. It is worth noting that no country, not even the United States, is 100% safe from civil unrest, but maintaining residency status or citizenship in multiple countries provides an escape route if things get too heated in one country.<\/p>\n According to a study by Verisk Maplecroft, nearly 40% of the world\u2019s countries are predicted to experience civil unrest<\/a> in 2020. The study projected that such major countries as China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Turkey, and Thailand would experience surges in civil unrest, and the unforeseen COVID-19 pandemic may only serve to further stir up unrest. In the face of such uncertainty, citizens of such countries could greatly benefit from a U.S. green card<\/a> or citizenship.<\/p>\n As a rich, highly developed, democratic country, it\u2019s only natural that the United States has strong and reliable infrastructure. The United States boasts some of the most advanced, highest-quality medical facilities<\/a> in the world, populated by doctors trained at some of the highest-ranked universities in the world. Educational prowess in the United States begins at an even younger age\u2014the U.S. public education system offers children a well-rounded education<\/a> that allows them to discover and hone their strengths and pursue their passions.<\/p>\n With a constitution granting all citizens and residents certain rights, EB-5 investors are also guaranteed a life of freedom when they come to the United States with their immediate family members. While most democratic countries have freedom of speech, many do not have constitutions protecting the right, with speech sometimes being restricted even in the United Kingdom<\/a> to protect public interest. <\/p>\nStrong Economy with Stable Currency<\/h3>\n
Democratic Government<\/h3>\n
Strong Infrastructure<\/h3>\n