"EB5" Investor Program

United States Of America

Minimum Investment
$900,000

Dual Citizenship
Allowed

Visa-free Countries
170+

Citizenship In
4 TO 6 MONTHS

United States Of America

“EB5” Investor Program

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program was created by Congress in 1990 under §203(b)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors. Under this program, foreign investors and their families (spouses and unmarried children under 21) can obtain lawful permanent residence (Green Card) in the United States by meeting specific investment and job creation requirements

If you and your family are interested in living, working, or attending school in the United States, the EB-5 Investor Visa offers one of the fastest paths to obtaining a Green Card. Obtaining U.S. residency generally falls under three categories: family-sponsored, employment-based, or investment-based immigration. As an immigration service provider, we specialize in assisting overseas clients with the EB-5 Investor Visa, one of the most reliable routes to residency.

While family-sponsored visas require close relationships to U.S. citizens (e.g., spouse, parent, or child), and employment-based visas often face long backlogs and high competition due to high unemployment rates, the EB-5 Investor Program offers a more accessible option.

With family and employment-based visa categories having long wait times and numerous challenges, the EB-5 program has emerged as a fast and reliable option for retirees, entrepreneurs, students, business owners, and professionals. The EB-5 Visa allows foreign investors to bypass long backlogs and offers flexible and relatively affordable entry into the United States, with no specific nationality restrictions.

EB-5 Program

How Does The EB-5 Residency Program Work?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) grants lawful permanent residency to foreign investors (along with their spouse and unmarried children under 21) if they invest $800,000 into a qualified U.S. business that benefits the U.S. economy and creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. The investment amount is $1,050,000 if the investment is made outside a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), which includes rural or high-unemployment areas

EB-5 Option for Passive Investors (Regional Center Program)

Investment Risk

Over 90% of EB-5 applications are made through the Regional Center Program. This program provides flexibility, allowing applicants to be passive investors without the need to actively manage a new business. Investors and their families are free to live anywhere in the United States.

Key benefits of the Regional Center Program include:

  • Typically, the minimum investment is $800,000, the lowest amount allowed under the law if investing in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)
  • Investors are not required to work or manage the project they invest in, meaning they are free to pursue other interests such as retirement, education, or travel.
  • Investors can invest in existing businesses or projects, rather than starting their own new business
  • The program allows for indirect job creation credits, meaning investors don’t have to create 10 direct jobs but can count jobs created through the broader economic impact of the project

Updated EB-5 Process Flow:

  1. Prospective Investor Completes “Investor Questionnaire”
    (Initial consultation and determination of eligibility)
  2. Investor Receives Formal Offering Documents and Subscription Agreement
  3. Investor Executes Subscription Agreement and Deposits $800,000(for Targeted Employment Areas)
    or $1,050,000 (for non-TEA) plus applicable subscription fees into an Escrow Account
  4. Investor Files Form I-526 with USCIS
    (This is the petition for Immigrant Investor classification)

Two Potential Outcomes:

  • Investor Approved
    • Funds Released to the Project and one of the following occurs:
        • If Residing in the U.S.: Investor submits Form I-485to adjust status.
        • If Outside the U.S.: Investor applies for an immigrant visavia a U.S. Consulate.
        • Investor Receives a 2-Year Conditional Green Card
    • Investor Denied
        • Funds Returned to the investor.
        • Alternative Residency Route: Investor and immigration counsel seek an alternative route to U.S. residency.

      1. Investor Files Form I-829for Removal of Conditions
        (Approximately 21-24 months after receiving conditional green card status)
      2. Form I-829 Outcome:
        • Approved: Investor receives Permanent Green Card(Lawful Permanent Residency).
        • Denied: Investor and immigration counsel seek an alternative route to U.S. residency.
      3. Citizenship Application
        • After 5 yearsof U.S. residency, the investor can apply for S. Citizenship.

Where is United States Of America?

Benefits

  • Minimum Investment Requirement
  • No English Language Requirement
  • No minimum Education Requirement
  • No Management Experience Required
  • Dual Citizenship
  • Freedom to Live, Work or retire anywhere in the U.S
  • Physical Presence
  • Family Residency
  • Flexible Investment Sources
  • Path to U.S. Citizenship

Eligibility Requirements

Invest $800,000 of legally sourced funds in an EB-5 eligible located in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA). If investing in non-TEA areas, the investment must be $1,050,000

The investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other authorized workers

Obtain a two-year conditional green card for the investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21 upon initial approval

Move to the U.S., live, work, and attend any university or educational institution during your conditional residency period

After two years, apply to remove conditions on the green card by demonstrating the job creation and investment requirements have been met. After five years of lawful permanent residency, apply for U.S. citizenship

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the USA Citizenship Investment Program?

The USA Citizenship Investment Program, also called the EB-5 program, allows people to invest money in U.S. businesses. In return, investors and their families can get a U.S. Green Card (permanent residency).

You need to invest at least $800,000 if the business is in a special area with higher unemployment or in a rural location. Otherwise, the required investment is $1,050,000.

First, you make the investment and submit a petition to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). After approval, you and your family can apply for a U.S. Green Card.

By investing, you get to live, work, and study in the U.S. You and your family can also apply for U.S. citizenship after 5 years, and you will have a chance to build a future in the U.S.

There is no strict rule that says you must live in the U.S. but you need to show that your investment is creating jobs for American workers.

It can take several months for your application to be processed, and there might be additional time for you to get your Green Card. It’s a good idea to talk to an expert for a more accurate timeline.

Yes! Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can also apply for U.S. residency through the EB-5 program.

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Prospective Investor Completes “Investor Questionnaire” (Initial consultation and determination of eligibility)

Investor Receives Formal Offering Documents and Subscription Agreement

Investor Executes Subscription Agreement and Deposits $800,000 (for Targeted Employment Areas)

or

$1,050,000 (for non-TEA) plus applicable subscription fees into an Escrow Account

Investor Files Form I-526 with USCIS
(This is the petition for Immigrant Investor classification)

Investor Approved
  • Funds Released to the Project and one of the following occurs:
    • If Residing in the U.S.: Investor submits Form I-485 to adjust status.
    • If Outside the U.S.: Investor applies for an immigrant visa via a U.S. Consulate.
    • Investor Receives a 2-Year Conditional Green Card