Investment, jobs, and immigration.
The EB-5 program is administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
EB-5 allows eligible foreign nationals to seek lawful permanent residence by investing in a qualifying U.S. commercial enterprise that creates jobs. The path generally involves documenting the source of investment funds, making a qualifying at-risk investment, filing the relevant petition, and later seeking removal of conditions.
Under current statutory amounts, the minimum investment is generally $800,000 for a qualifying targeted employment area (TEA) or infrastructure project and $1,050,000 elsewhere. These amounts can change. A project’s eligibility for a particular threshold should be verified independently.
Generally, the investment must create at least 10 qualifying full-time jobs per investor. Processing times and visa availability depend on individual circumstances and government action.
Review USCIS EB-5 guidanceFrom first questions to
formal filings.
Assess your fit
Discuss your immigration situation and funds with qualified, independent advisers.
Review the project
Examine offering materials, job-creation assumptions, fees, risks, and exit terms.
Prepare and file
Work with immigration counsel on source-of-funds documentation and required petitions.
Follow the process
Monitor USCIS decisions and any later requirements to remove conditions.
No single timeline fits every investor.
USCIS processing, visa availability, country of chargeability, and your case details can affect the overall timeframe. “Rural” or other set-aside categories do not guarantee faster approval, a visa, or a financial return.
Investment capital is at risk and may be lost. Read the offering documents in full and seek independent professional advice before making a decision.
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