US immigration routes in Puerto Rico (EB-5, E-2, L-1, family)

US immigration routes in Puerto Rico (EB-5, E-2, L-1, family) is a residence route in Puerto Rico (Andet). Puerto Rico has no own immigration status. Foreigners use US routes; much of PR qualifies as TEA, so EB-5 at US$800k into a PR project is common; E-2 for treaty nationals (Swiss yes, Russian no). USCIS fees: I-526E US$11,160 + I-829 US$9,525, plus visa fees per person.

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Puerto Rico

Bona fide residence: 183 days in PR (or ≤90 days in US / other presence tests) + PR tax home + closer connection

Act 60 investors: 0% on PR-source dividends/interest and post-move gains; non-US persons face US alien rules

Residence certificate: Hacienda certificate; IRS Form 8898 on becoming bona fide resident

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

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Requirements at a glance

The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 640'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after nu years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.

How holders are taxed

Bona fide PR residents: PR-source income excluded from US federal tax (§933); other income US-taxed; PR local tax unless Act 60.

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Kategori	Andet
Investering	CHF 640'000
Gebyrer (familie)	CHF 17'900
Indkomst / år	—
Formue	—
Min. ophold	—
PR	nu
Statsborgerskab	5
Arbejde	yes
Berettiget	all (US federal immigration law applies)
Skat	Bona fide PR residents: PR-source income excluded from US federal tax (§933); other income US-taxed; PR local tax unless Act 60.
Pr.	2026-10

Officiel side

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