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 (Andere). 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.
Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 640'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after sofort 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.
| Kategorie | Andere |
|---|---|
| Investition | CHF 640'000 |
| Gebühren (Familie) | CHF 17'900 |
| Einkommen / Jahr | — |
| Vermögen | — |
| Mindestaufenthalt | — |
| Niederlassung | sofort |
| Einbürgerung | 5 |
| Arbeit | yes |
| Berechtigt | all (US federal immigration law applies) |
| Steuern | Bona fide PR residents: PR-source income excluded from US federal tax (§933); other income US-taxed; PR local tax unless Act 60. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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