The EB-5 program is a U.S. immigration pathway that allows eligible foreign investors to apply for a Green Card (permanent residency) by investing in a new commercial enterprise that creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
As of 2024, the minimum investment is $1,050,000. However, if the investment is made in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)—either rural or an area with high unemployment—the minimum required investment is reduced to $800,000.
A TEA is either a rural area or a location experiencing high unemployment. Investing in a TEA can reduce your capital investment threshold. TEA designations are determined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), based on data and documentation provided, and they are subject to periodic review.
No, you can either start your own commercial enterprise or invest in a Regional Center project. Regional Centers are USCIS-approved entities that pool EB-5 funds into EB-5 eligible projects and monitor job creation to ensure compliance with EB-5 program requirements.
Your investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time, permanent jobs for U.S. workers within two years of the investor’s admission to the United States as a conditional permanent resident.
Initially, EB-5 investors and their immediate family members receive a two-year conditional Green Card. Within 90 days before the two-year period ends, you must file to remove the conditions by proving that the investment was sustained and the job creation requirements were met.
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can also receive conditional Green Cards and later apply for permanent Green Cards along with you.
Processing times vary based on the applicant’s country of origin and the USCIS workload. Typically, it can take 24 to 36 months or more from filing the initial petition (Form I-526E) to receiving conditional residency. Some applicants, especially from countries with high demand, may experience additional delays due to visa backlogs and priority date availability.
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