EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa
United States USA
Last verified 2025-01-01Official source
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa grants US lawful permanent residency to foreign nationals who invest a minimum of $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or $1,050,000 elsewhere, creating at least 10 full-time US jobs. Investors receive a conditional two-year green card, which can be converted to permanent residency after demonstrating job creation requirements have been met. After five years as a permanent resident, EB-5 holders may apply for US citizenship.
Program Details
- Category
- Investment
- Processing Time
- 30 months
- Application Fee
- $3,675
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- $800,000
- Family Included
- Spouse and unmarried children under 21 included at no additional investment
- Path to PR
- Yes — 0 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 5 years
- Physical Presence
- Must reside in the US after receiving conditional green card; 6-month continuous absence voids residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Grants US lawful permanent resident status; worldwide income subject to US taxation from day of admission
Key Requirements
- ✓Minimum investment of $800,000 in a USCIS-designated Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or $1,050,000 in a non-TEA
- ✓Investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying US workers
- ✓Investment must be in a new commercial enterprise
- ✓Funds must be lawfully obtained and at-risk
- ✓Investor must be involved in management of the enterprise (can be limited partner in a regional center)
- ✓Background checks and source-of-funds documentation required
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