How much investing needed for permanent residency?

Question

If you want to gain permanent residency in the US by way of investing, how much exactly might you need to invest (minimum)?

Answer 1

You have to show income or assets that put you above the poverty level, defined as a family unit. If you are a family of 2 (wife), then the income level needs to be $16,500 for the previous 3 years income. If you want to show assets on deposit, those assets must be in the USA and greater than that 3 years' income.

That's if you are trying to qualify for a Spouse visa. Otherwise, you would have to obtain a Green Card, Student Visa or immigrate. America gives preference to Green Cards for those occupations in health care or child care. Otherwise, 55,000 Green Cards are issued annually with a lottery distribution system, euphemistically called Diversified Distribution. Many, many bogus organizations sell "tickets" for the DV Green Cards, when in fact they are charging you money to fill out the free application for you.

Answer 2

$1,000,000 or $500,000 in certain designated areas.