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USA EB-5 Visa – Residency by Investment

About United States

Overview

About United States

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program enables foreign investors to obtain U.S. residency by investing in a qualifying enterprise. Established in 1990, the program aims to stimulate economic growth and job creation. Investors may choose between Targeted Employment Area (TEA) investments of $800,000 or Non-TEA investments of $1,050,000. Regional Centers allow indirect job creation and simplified compliance, while direct investment involves active management of the business. Successful investors receive a conditional Green Card for two years, leading to permanent residency and eventual U.S. citizenship.

Capital:Washington D.C.Language:EnglishCurrency:USD ($)
Population
346,794,259
Capital
Washington D.C.
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Time zone
Multiple Time Zones (UTC−4 to UTC−10)
Climate
Varied Climate Zones

Why United States

Key Points

Why United States?

  • Access to the U.S. residency and Green Card through investment.

  • TEA investment of $800,000 in rural or high-unemployment areas.

  • Non-TEA investment of $1,050,000 in any U.S. location.

  • Create or preserve 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.

  • Family inclusion: spouse and unmarried children under 21.

  • Conditional Green Card for 2 years, permanent Green Card after Form I-829 approval.

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1: Step 1

    Select a TEA or Non-TEA investment project.

  2. Step 2: Step 2

    Prepare source-of-funds documentation and legal compliance paperwork.

  3. Step 3: Step 3

    Make the investment in the chosen project.

  4. Step 4: Step 4

    File Form I-526 with USCIS for initial approval.

  5. Step 5: Step 5

    Apply for conditional Green Card (Form I-485 or DS-260).

  6. Step 6: Step 6

    Maintain investment and fulfill 10-job creation requirement.

  7. Step 7: Step 7

    File Form I-829 to remove conditions and obtain permanent Green Card.

  8. Step 8: Step 8

    Apply for U.S. citizenship after holding permanent residency for 5 years.

Eligibility — Requirements

Eligibility

Requirements

5 items

The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.

  • Investment of $800,000 (TEA) or $1,050,000 (Non-TEA) in qualifying U.S. enterprise.

  • Creation of at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.

  • Proof of lawful source of funds.

  • Clean criminal record and background check clearance.

  • Maintain investment for required holding period.

Frequently asked questions

Question 1

Investors must contribute $800,000 in a TEA or $1,050,000 in a Non-TEA area.

Question 2

Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 years are eligible.

Question 3

TEA investments are lower ($800,000) but limited to rural or high-unemployment areas; Non-TEA investments require $1,050,000 in any U.S. location.

Question 4

Typically 20–24 months for Form I-526 processing, plus additional time for conditional Green Card issuance.

Question 5

Permanent residency is obtained after Form I-829 approval (~2 years), and citizenship is eligible after holding permanent residency for 5 years .
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