Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa September/ October 2019 | Page 51

Limited time left to take advantage of the low price for the US EB-5 investment visa It was announced last month that the minimum requirements for the EB-5 immigration and investment visa will increase from $500,000 to $900,000 as of 21 November 2019. South Africans who are keen to secure their US green card and grow their wealth in the stable American economy have less than three months to take advantage of this low price. The EB-5 programme is regulated by the United States Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Gibraltar’s Space Coast Regional Centre ensures all projects are approved for the programme. The American Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closely monitors anything related to real estate, protecting investors from fraud and corruption. “The current EB-5 visa pricing is effectively the cheapest it’s ever going to be to invest in an approved American development while attaining a green card for you and your family,” explained Ryan Van Heerden, Sales Director of Gibraltar SA. “Legitimate funds will need to be made available and the application submitted by Wednesday, 20 November 2019, to take advantage of this original lower price.” The reason Gibraltar is one of the industry leaders in returns for this particular programme is because investors are dealing directly with the developer: “7% return per annum on the $500,000 investment is unheard of in South Africa,” explained Van Heerden. Gibraltar – which boasts a 100% success rate for EB-5 applications – is a reputable organisation focusing on property partnerships. “The baby boomer generation is retiring, prompting the largest movement of wealth in history,” explained Van Heerden. “Around 10,000 Americans, most of whom are wealthy with little debt, are turning 65 every day and requiring retirement homes. We are offering investors the chance to capitalise on this trend.” Gibraltar is set to develop 15 assisted living facilities – a $1billion portfolio – with 2 additional facilities already in the pipeline, and through the EB-5 visa programme, South Africans and other interested nationals can partner as investors and earn an industry leading EB-5 return of 7% - all while obtaining their green card. Gibraltar has South African partners who understand the need of local entrepreneurs to protect their assets, and working with American partners who understand the local economy and market. “We form the bridge to ensure investor profitability.” For more information and a free consultation to discuss the best solution for you, please contact Ryan van Heerden on 082 567 0735 / [email protected]