Estimate what the EB-5 path could involve.

Planning budget
and journey.

• Qualifying investment (at risk)$800,000
• Regional center administrative fee$70,000
• Immigration attorney fees (estimate)$20,000
• Government filing fees (approximate)$12,160

General stages from H-1B to a green card

1. Preparation & source-of-funds documentationGathering tax records, transfer trails, and gift or loan documents with your attorney.
   Often several months
2. I-526E / I-526 petition adjudicationUSCIS publishes current processing times; set-aside categories do not guarantee speed.
   Varies widely — check USCIS
3. Visa availability & adjustment of status (I-485)Country of chargeability matters; some investors may be able to file concurrently.
   Depends on the Visa Bulletin
4. Conditional permanent residenceConditions are removed later by filing Form I-829 with evidence of job creation.
   2 years
5. I-829 removal of conditionsThe final step to unrestricted permanent residence for you and your family.
   Varies — check USCIS

Estimates only. Investment minimums, fees, and processing times change — verify current figures with USCIS, the Visa Bulletin, and your independent advisers. Capital is at risk; no outcome is guaranteed.