The machinery and equipment sector, known as the Yellow Line, is advancing in the internationalization of Brazilian companies, with a growing number of entrepreneurs selecting the EB5 visa as a pathway to expand into the United States while securing long-term stability for their families. Brazil is now among the leading EB5 markets globally, reflecting a broader shift in how investors view the program as a combination of business expansion, dollar allocation, and access to US permanent residency.
Marcelo Gorenstein, Senior Director, Latin America at LCR Capital Partners, highlights that the current moment represents a defined window of opportunity, as the grandfathering protection remains valid until September 2026, providing regulatory predictability. He emphasizes that, beyond the family immigration benefit, investors are allocating capital to high-quality EB5 projects structured to preserve and repay capital while contributing to the US economy.
Eduardo Makimoto exemplifies this movement, structuring his expansion into the US market while obtaining the EB5 visa for his family. With a background in industrial equipment rental, he is now focusing on innovation through AI-driven robotics and autonomous mobile robots. Already active in Orlando, he plans to use the city as the starting point for his US operations, aligning business growth with long-term family planning and security.
