What is the EB5 program?

The EB-5 visa, or Employment-Based Fifth Preference visa, allows foreign investors to obtain permanent residency (a green card) in the United States.The EB-5 visa is one of five employment-based paths to permanent residency in the U.S.

What is the minimum investment amount?

For the EB-5 visa, the required investment amount depends on the location. Specifically, you must invest either $800,000 if the project is in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), or alternatively, $1,050,000 in a non-TEA (everywhere else in the United States).

How does the EB-5 program work?

If a foreign national makes a qualifying investment that creates 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers, they are eligible for permanent residency in the U.S.

What is the EB-5 visa processing timeline?

The applicant’s country of birth significantly influences the EB-5 visa processing timeline, as the U.S. government imposes annual limits on the number of visas granted to each country.

What is an EB-5 regional center?

USCIS licenses EB-5 regional centers to sponsor EB-5 investments. Sponsoring an EB-5 project by these entities enables the foreign national to claim credit for indirectly creating jobs.

What are the benefits of a U.S. green card?

EB-5 investors who obtain U.S. green cards can live and work anywhere. They may apply for citizenship 5 years after receiving conditional permanent residency, provided they meet certain conditions.

Can EB-5 Investors receive their investment capital back?

EB-5 investors can receive their investment capital back after filing Form I-829, provided they comply with legal requirements and the project documents state such a return of capital will occur.

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