EB-5 Employment-Based Visa
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Investment
USD 800,000
Processing time
12-36 Months
Key benefit
Citizenship eligibility after five years of legal residence
The US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a U.S. government initiative designed to attract foreign investors by offering the opportunity to obtain permanent residency (a green card) through investment in the U.S. economy. Here are the key advantages and a breakdown of the different EB-5 program options:
Benefits of the US EB-5 Visa Program
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Direct Green Card Path: Leads straight to permanent residency without needing temporary status.
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No Employer Sponsorship: Unlike work visas, no U.S. job offer is required.
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No Job or Education Requirements: No need for specific skills, degrees, or experience.
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Family Inclusion: Spouse and children under 21 get green cards too.
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Faster Citizenship Path: Direct route to green card accelerates citizenship eligibility.
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No Caps or Lottery: No annual limits or lottery system like the H-1B visa.
EB-5 Program Options
The EB-5 program centers on foreign investors making qualifying investments in the U.S. to create jobs. There are two primary ways to participate:
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Direct Investment:
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Investors directly invest in a qualifying business and are involved in its operations. This option requires the investor to participate in managing the business.
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The investment must create 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
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Regional Center Program:
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Investors collaborate with government-approved "Regional Centers" by investing in specific development projects or funds. These projects are often real estate or infrastructure developments managed by professionals, and the investor does not need to manage the business directly.
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The program allows for indirect job creation, meeting the requirement of creating 10 full-time jobs.
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Investor's expenses — $800,000+
EB-5 investments come with risks, but Immigrant Invest partners with reliable Regional Centers that carefully vet investment projects. Investors typically have the chance to recover their funds after the project’s investment cycle, which generally lasts 5 to 7 years.
There are 640 Regional Centers across the U.S., and the minimum investment varies based on the project’s location. Investors must contribute:
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At least $800,000 to projects located in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs),
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Or at least $1,050,000 to projects outside of TEAs.
Investments | $800,000+ |
Administrative fee | $70,000 |
Registration fee | $1,000 per family |
State fee for the I‑526E petition for the EB‑5 visa | $11,160 per family |
State fee for the I‑485 petition for a Conditional Green Card | $1,440 per applicant over 14 $950 per applicant under 14 |
Green Card application | $345 per applicant |
Green Card issue | $325 per applicant |
State fee for the I‑829 petition | $9,525 + $85 for collection of biometrics |
Health insurance | $560+ |