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United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Status
Program status
- United States
- Operational
Investment
Minimum investment per route
- United States
Targeted employment area or infrastructure project: USD 800,000 (≈ €724k · £605k); Standard investment: USD 1,050,000 (≈ €950k · £794k)Show full wordingShow less
Costs
Government fees
- United States
- USCIS petition USD 3,675 (plus USD 1,000 for an initial regional-center petition); removal of conditions USD 3,750; visa and family fees separate.
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USCIS petition fees: Form I-526 (standalone) or I-526E (regional center) USD 3,675, plus a separate USD 1,000 EB-5 Integrity Fund fee for an initial I-526E; Form I-829 to remove conditions USD 3,750. Visa, adjustment and biometrics fees are separate.
Family
Family eligibility
- United States
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
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Spouse and unmarried children under 21.
Obligations
Residence requirements
- United States
Green card holders are expected to live in the United States; long absences can put permanent residence at risk.Show full wordingShow less
Processing time
- United States
- Information pending verification
Route to citizenship
- United States
Naturalisation is generally possible after five years as a permanent resident, subject to residence and other requirements.Show full wordingShow less
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