The EB-5 Program
This government program allows individuals to obtain green cards in exchange for job-creating investments in the United States. The EB-5 Program has been in effect since 1990.
Updated 01.04.2022
Investor Requirements
Investment amount
$ 800 000 for projects located within a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)
$ 1 050 000 for projects located outside of a Targeted Employment Area (non- TEA)
$ 1 050 000 for projects located outside of a Targeted Employment Area (non- TEA)
New Jobs
10+ new jobs must be created by each investor
Legal source of funds
Investors will be required to provide detailed documentation on the source of invested funds
No criminal record
Investors can be refused a visa under the EB-5 program if they have a criminal record
$ 800 000
Investment amount for projects within a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)
10+ new jobs
Must be created by each investor
Investors will be required to provide detailed documentation on the source of invested funds
Legal source of funds
Investors can be refused a visa under the EB-5 program if they have a criminal record
No criminal record
$ 1 050 000
Investment amount for projects outside of a Targeted Employment Area (non-TEA)
Where to Invest
Projects at Regional Centers
Investors may participate in the financing of major commercial real estate or infrastructure projects at certain Regional Centers
Direct Investment Projects
Investors may finance the projects of already existing US companies that are looking to expand their business or open new locations
Founding Your Own Business
Investors can invest in their own new business, so long as it creates at least 10 jobs for US residents
Projects at Regional Centers
Investors may participate in the financing of major commercial real estate or infrastructure projects at certain Regional Centers
Direct Investment Projects
Investors may finance the projects of already existing US companies that are looking to expand their business or open new locations
Founding Your Own Business
Investors can invest in their own new business, so long as it creates at least 10 jobs for US residents
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Process Overview
Petition I-526
1–4 years
Choose your project, lawyer, and investment
Visa ЕВ-5
3–9 months
Obtain a visa via the US consulate, or obtain an adjustment of status if you’re already in the US
Conditional Green Card
2–8 weeks
Move to the US and reside there for 2 years
Petition I-829
2–3 years
Obtain a permanent Green Card after the extension of your GC, or apply for citizenship
Petition I-526
1–4 years
Choose your project, lawyer, and investment
Visa ЕВ-5
3–9 months
Obtain a visa via the US consulate, or obtain an adjustment of status if you’re already in the US
Conditional Green Card
2–8 weeks
Move to the US and reside there for 2 years
Petition I-829
2–3 years
Obtain a permanent Green Card after the extension of your GC, or apply for citizenship
Additional Information
Taxes
Your obligation to pay taxes on income received from around the world will start as soon as you receive your green card. You will be obligated regardless of your period of stay in the United States.
US Citizenship
You can apply for U.S. citizenship after five years of residency based on a green card, provided that you stay in the U.S. for more than six months each year. The United States allows dual citizenship. The process of obtaining a US passport can take 4–18 months. You will be required to pass tests on language proficiency, basic United States history, and basic United States civics.
Accompanying Family Members
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age may be included in your principal investor application.
Stay in the United States
After your green card is received, you'll need to stay in the US for at least six months out of the year. If you stay in the US for less than six months, US Customs and Border Protection has the right to issue a notice of violation of your terms of stay when you cross a federal border. They may even revoke your green card after repeated violations.
Accompanying Family Members
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age may be included in your principal investor application.
Stay in the United States
After your green card is received, you'll need to stay in the US for at least six months out of the year. If you stay in the US for less than six months, US Customs and Border Protection has the right to issue a notice of violation of your terms of stay when you cross a federal border. They may even revoke your green card after repeated violations.
Taxes
Your obligation to pay taxes on income received from around the world will start as soon as you receive your green card. You will be obligated regardless of your period of stay in the United States.
US Citizenship
You can apply for U.S. citizenship after five years of residency based on a green card, provided that you stay in the U.S. for more than six months each year. The United States allows dual citizenship. The process of obtaining a US passport can take 4–18 months. You will be required to pass tests on language proficiency, basic United States history, and basic United States civics.
The EB-5 program does not include an English language requirement.
No, your place of residence does not need to be associated with your project location.
It depends on the project in which you are investing money. Regional Center projects are the most likely to offer a return on investment.
On the website of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Here is a link to the visa category description on the USCIS's official website: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program | USCIS.
No, Regional Center ratings are not available. However, on our platform, you can find detailed information about the performance results of specific Regional Centers, which will help you make a more informed investment decision.
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