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.
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
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:
Two Potential Outcomes:
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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Investor Receives Formal Offering Documents and Subscription Agreement
Investor Executes Subscription Agreement and Deposits $800,000 (for Targeted Employment Areas)
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$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)