US EB5 Green Card Program
US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Overview
The United States is known for its strong economy and opportunities in health, education, and business. It remains a top destination for many individuals around the world. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, managed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), was established in 1990 as a way to boost the economy. It aims to create jobs and encourage capital investment from foreign investors.
This program offers a unique immigration pathway for investors and their immediate families (spouses and unmarried children under 21). It provides a Green Card within 24 to 36 months, securing the right to live, work, study, and travel freely across the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum investment of $800,e000 in a commercial enterprise in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA).
- The investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. citizens.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
- No prior business management experience required.
- No language proficiency, education level, or specific fund source required.
EB-5 Application Process and Timeline
Below is an expected timeline for the EB-5 application. Our team will walk you through the process every step of the way.
- Sign a contract and make initial payment.
- Undergo preliminary checks and receive documents checklist and application package.
- Open an escrow account and transfer investment funds and administrative fees.
- File I-526 Application to USCIS and wait for approval.
Submit Immigrant Visa Application to the National Visa Center.
Complete medical test and interview.
Receive Immigrant Visa and enter the U.S. within 6 months.
- After landing, receive a conditional Green Card.
- File I-829 with USCIS before the expiry of the conditional Green Card.
- Receive unconditional Green Card.
- Apply for Naturalization after 5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
The EB-5 Visa is a pathway to obtaining a U.S. Green Card, established by the Immigration Act of 1990. It requires a minimum investment amount of $800,000 for projects located in designated Targeted Employment Areas.
- Equal rights and privileges as other U.S. residents.
- A secure environment for family and investments.
- Lower living costs compared to many industrialized nations.
- Work opportunities for students during and after college.
- Access to public education, healthcare, and social security.
Professionals, business people, retirees, and individuals from various backgrounds can apply.
No, EB-5 Visa holders can live anywhere in the U.S. without restrictions.
Investors must prove that their assets were obtained through legal means, including business earnings, salaries, investments, property sales, inheritances, gifts, or other lawful methods.
Yes, as long as any gift taxes are paid. The gift must be a genuine transaction and not a loan or a temporary arrangement to be repaid after gaining permanent resident status.
After receiving the Green Card, the individual must reside in the U.S. for at least 30 months within the 5-year period before applying for naturalization.
