EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
The EB-5 program provides a path to U.S. permanent residency (green card) for foreign investors who invest in job-creating businesses in the United States.
Key Requirements
💰 Investment Amount
- • $800,000 for TEA, Rural, or Infrastructure projects
- • $1,050,000 for standard projects
- • Must be "at-risk" capital
👥 Job Creation
- • Create 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers
- • Within 2 years of receiving conditional green card
- • Direct or indirect jobs (through Regional Center)
📄 Source of Funds
- • Must prove lawful source of investment funds
- • Detailed documentation required
- • Tax returns, business records, etc.
🏢 Business Entity
- • New commercial enterprise established after 1990
- • Or troubled business (restructuring)
- • For-profit entity
Step-by-Step Process
Make Your Investment
Month 1Invest $800,000 (TEA/Rural/Infrastructure) or $1,050,000 (Standard) in a USCIS-approved project that will create at least 10 full-time jobs.
File Form I-526
Months 1-2Submit your Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor to USCIS with evidence of your investment and job creation plan.
Wait for I-526 Approval
12-24 monthsUSCIS reviews your petition. Processing time is typically 12-24 months.
Apply for Conditional Green Card
12-24 monthsFile Form I-485 (if in U.S.) or go through consular processing (if outside U.S.) to receive your 2-year conditional green card.
Receive EAD & Travel Document
3-6 months after I-485While waiting for your green card, you can receive work authorization (EAD) and advance parole (travel document).
Get Conditional Green Card
After I-485 approvalReceive your 2-year conditional permanent resident card. You and your family can live and work in the U.S.
File Form I-829
21 months after green card21 months after receiving your conditional green card, file to remove conditions by proving job creation requirements were met.
Receive Permanent Green Card
24-36 months after I-829After I-829 approval, receive your permanent (10-year) green card with no conditions.
Path to Citizenship
5 years after green cardAfter 5 years as a permanent resident, you may apply for U.S. citizenship if desired.
✅ Benefits of EB-5
- • Permanent residency for you and your family
- • Live, work, and study anywhere in the U.S.
- • No employer sponsorship required
- • Path to U.S. citizenship after 5 years
- • Children can attend U.S. schools
- • Access to U.S. healthcare and social services
- • Travel freely in and out of the U.S.
- • Potential return on investment
⚠️ Important
This is a simplified overview. The EB-5 process is complex and requires careful planning. Always work with experienced immigration attorneys and financial advisors. Visit USCIS.gov for official information.
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