USA EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
The EB-5 program is a federal immigration program that grants permanent residency (green card) to foreign nationals who invest in U.S.-based businesses, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth.
Eligibility Criteria
- Invest a minimum of $800,000 (or $1.8 million in high-employment areas) in a new or existing U.S. business
- Create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers
- Demonstrate that the investment is “at-risk” (no guarantees)
- Engage in the business’s management or policy-making
Program Requirements
- File Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur)
- Obtain approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Apply for a conditional green card (2-year validity)
- File Form I-829 (Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions) after 2 years
Benefits
- Permanent residency (green card) for investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21
- Pathway to U.S. citizenship
- Access to U.S. education and healthcare systems
- Flexibility to live and work anywhere in the U.S.
Processing Time
Typically 18-24 months (I-526) + 2 years (conditional green card) + 6-12 months (I-829)