EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa (Investor Green Card Program)

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides a direct pathway for foreign investors to obtain U.S. lawful permanent residency (Green Card) by making a qualifying investment in the United States. The program is designed to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors.

Key Features of the EB-5 Visa:

• Investment Requirement: Investors must invest in a new commercial enterprise in the United States. The minimum investment amount is:
  • USD $800,000 for investments made in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), defined as a rural area or an area of high unemployment.
  • USD $1,050,000 for investments made in a non-TEA (standard urban area).
• Job Creation Requirement: The EB-5 investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers within two years of the investor’s admission to the United States as a conditional permanent resident.
• Investment Options: EB-5 investors can choose between:
  • Direct Investment: Where the investor establishes or invests directly in their own business that creates jobs.
  • Regional Center Investment: Where the investor participates through an approved EB-5 Regional Center — organizations designated by the U.S. government to promote economic growth and job creation in specific areas.
• Conditional Permanent Residency: Once approved, EB-5 investors and their immediate family members (spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old) receive a two-year conditional Green Card.
• Form I-829 (Removal of Conditions): Within 90 days before the second anniversary of receiving conditional residency, investors must file Form I-829 with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to remove conditions and obtain unconditional permanent residency. Approval requires evidence that the investment has been sustained and the job creation requirement met.
• Permanent Residency: Upon approval of the I-829 petition, EB-5 investors and their dependents become lawful permanent residents, granting them the right to live, work, and study in the U.S. indefinitely.
• Path to Citizenship: After maintaining permanent residency for five years, EB-5 investors may apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, provided they meet residency and other eligibility requirements.
• Source of Funds: Investors must provide clear documentation showing that investment funds were obtained lawfully — such as through income, business profits, inheritance, or the sale of assets.
• Economic Impact: The EB-5 program continues to play a key role in promoting U.S. economic development, attracting foreign investment, and creating employment opportunities across various industries.

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa offers international investors a valuable opportunity to secure permanent residency in the United States while contributing to economic growth. At Visa2Migrate, we simplify the EB-5 process, ensuring clarity on investment structures, job creation criteria, and long-term residency benefits.