FAQ’s

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows foreign nationals to apply for U.S. permanent residency by making a qualifying investment in a U.S. business or development project that creates jobs for American workers.

Individuals who can make a qualifying investment and demonstrate that their funds were obtained lawfully may qualify for the EB-5 program. Eligible family members, including a spouse and unmarried children under 21, can typically be included in the same application.

The minimum investment amount depends on whether the project is located within a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), such as a rural or high-unemployment area. Investment thresholds are determined by current USCIS regulations.

A TEA is a region designated by the U.S. government as either rural or experiencing high unemployment. Many EB-5 projects are located in TEAs because they qualify for reduced investment thresholds.

Qualifying EB-5 projects typically include real estate developments, hospitality projects, mixed-use developments, infrastructure projects, and other job-creating business ventures that comply with USCIS guidelines.

Most EB-5 investors participate through professionally managed projects, which generally do not require day-to-day operational involvement from the investor.

USCIS requires investors to provide documentation proving that investment funds were obtained through lawful means. This process is known as “source of funds” verification.

The I-526E petition is the initial filing submitted to USCIS by EB-5 investors. It demonstrates eligibility for the EB-5 program, including investment details and source of funds documentation.

Once approved, eligible investors may either apply for adjustment of status within the United States or complete consular processing abroad to obtain conditional permanent residency.

Approved EB-5 investors and their eligible family members initially receive conditional Green Cards valid for two years while project and job creation requirements are fulfilled.

The I-829 petition is filed to remove the conditions on permanent residency after the investment has met EB-5 program requirements, including job creation.

Processing timelines vary depending on USCIS workload, country of origin, project type, and individual case factors. Timelines may change based on government processing conditions.

Yes. The EB-5 program generally allows the primary investor’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 to receive residency benefits under the same application.

EB-5 investments must remain “at risk” under USCIS rules, meaning no investment can be guaranteed. Investors should carefully review project details and conduct proper due diligence before investing.

Yes. Once permanent residency is obtained, investors and their families may generally live, work, and study anywhere in the United States.

Many investors choose EB-5 for its direct pathway to U.S. permanent residency, educational opportunities for children, business flexibility, and long-term opportunities in the United States.