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Residency · AmericasUnited States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
A route to a US green card for investors who fund a qualifying US business that creates at least ten full-time jobs.
- Investment from
- USD 800,000
- Processing
- To confirm
- Family
- Spouse, Children
- Stay required
- See the stay rules
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor ProgramRoute to citizenshipNaturalisation is generally possible after five years as a permanent resident, subject to residence and other requirements.
- What does your family invest?
- USD 1,050,000, or USD 800,000 in a targeted employment area (rural or high-unemployment) or an infrastructure project.
- What is additional?
- 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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Government feesUSCIS 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.Full details below - How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- Green card holders are expected to live in the United States; long absences can put permanent residence at risk.
- What is the main drawback?
- The investment must be at risk and the source of funds documented. Waiting times depend on nationality; amounts adjust on 1 January 2027.
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The investment must be at risk, and the source of funds must be documented. Waiting times depend on nationality and visa availability. Amounts are due to adjust for inflation on 1 January 2027, and the Regional Center Program is authorised through 30 September 2027.Full details below - Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
The EB-5 program grants conditional permanent residence (a green card) to investors who put a qualifying amount into a new commercial enterprise that creates or preserves at least ten full-time jobs for US workers. Most investors invest through a USCIS-approved regional center.
Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, the standard minimum is USD 1,050,000, reduced to USD 800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project. Visas are reserved for rural, high-unemployment and infrastructure investments.
The capital is at risk. After about two years of conditional residence, the investor files to remove the conditions by showing the investment was sustained and the jobs were created.
Path to citizenship
5 yearsof residence before you can apply for citizenship
Naturalisation is generally possible after five years as a permanent resident, subject to residence and other requirements.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below USD 800,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
- You cannot meet the stay rule: Green card holders are expected to live in the United States; long absences can put permanent residence at risk.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Investment in a new commercial enterprise, usually through a USCIS-approved regional center, creating or preserving at least ten full-time jobs for US workers.
- Minimum investment
- USD 1,050,000, or USD 800,000 in a targeted employment area (rural or high-unemployment) or an infrastructure project.
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse and unmarried children under 21.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1The investor places the required capital (USD 1,050,000, or USD 800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project) in a new commercial enterprise, alone or through a USCIS-designated regional center.
- 2The investor files Form I-526 (standalone) or Form I-526E (regional center, only after the project's Form I-956F is receipted) with USCIS, proving the investment and its lawful source.
- 3When a visa is available — the category has 9,940 visas a year and a 7% per-country cap — the investor seeks an immigrant visa abroad or adjusts status in the US.
- 4The investor, spouse and minor unmarried children receive conditional permanent residence for two years.
- 5In the 90 days before the second anniversary, the investor petitions USCIS to remove conditions, showing the investment was sustained and ten full-time jobs were or will be created; USCIS may interview.
- 6On approval, USCIS removes the conditions as of the second anniversary; naturalisation is typically possible after five years as a permanent resident.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- USD 800,000
- Targeted employment area or infrastructure project
- Known total so far
- USD 800,000
- 5 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Targeted employment area or infrastructure project
- USD 800,000
- Standard investment
- USD 1,050,000
- Government fees
- 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.
- Estimated additional costs
- USCIS filing fees, regional center administration fees and legal fees are separate.
- To be confirmed
- Due diligence fees · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- Green card holders are expected to live in the United States; long absences can put permanent residence at risk.
- Renewal requirements
- Conditional permanent residence for two years, then removal of conditions on proof of sustained investment and job creation.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Naturalisation is generally possible after five years as a permanent resident, subject to residence and other requirements.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
The investment must be at risk, and the source of funds must be documented. Waiting times depend on nationality and visa availability. Amounts are due to adjust for inflation on 1 January 2027, and the Regional Center Program is authorised through 30 September 2027.
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Legal basis
- Immigration and Nationality Act section 203(b)(5), as amended by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.
- To be confirmed
- Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum EB-5 investment?
USD 1,050,000 in general, or USD 800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project, under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022.
Is the EB-5 investment refundable?
The capital must be at risk. Many projects aim to return capital after the required period, but repayment is not guaranteed.
What is the minimum investment for United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
USD 1,050,000, or USD 800,000 in a targeted employment area (rural or high-unemployment) or an infrastructure project.
Can my family be included?
Spouse and unmarried children under 21.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?
Green card holders are expected to live in the United States; long absences can put permanent residence at risk.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the United States EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program lead to citizenship?
Naturalisation is generally possible after five years as a permanent resident, subject to residence and other requirements.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
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