Can I keep my business in Brazil after getting the EB-5?

Yes, you can keep your business in Brazil after obtaining the EB-5. The program requires an investment that creates jobs in the United States, but it does not require investors to close or abandon business activities they already have outside the country.

Because the EB-5 leads to a green card, the focus shifts from permission to operate abroad to ensuring compatibility between both sides. It is worth confirming that your operation in Brazil complies with local laws and that your routine does not conflict with what the program expects from the enterprise in the United States.

Two areas deserve special attention:

• The immigration side: maintaining your commitment to the investment and the jobs that support your status.
• The tax side: as a permanent resident, you may have income reporting obligations in more than one country.

Because international taxation has its own rules and effects that go beyond the visa, the ideal approach is to align your strategy with an immigration attorney and a tax specialist, and to confirm what applies to your situation through the official source (USCIS) and the relevant tax authorities.

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