What is EB-5 Investment?
It is a program to obtain a Green Card by investing a certain amount in projects designated by the US government (Regional Centers) and creating jobs for at least 10 people. There are absolutely no requirements for age, experience, education, or language skills, and anyone can apply as long as a legal source of funds is proven.
Currently, the minimum investment amount for TEA (Targeted Employment Area) is
$800,000.
$800,000.
Investment Amount & Key Conditions
Recommended
TEA Investment
$800,000
Targeted Employment Area / Rural
- Minimum Investment Applied
- Priority Processing for Rural
- Visa Set-aside Benefits
Standard
Standard Investment
$1,050,000
Other Metropolitan Areas
- Major City Projects
- Standard Investment Amount
- No Priority Processing
Requirement
Job Creation
10+ Jobs
Per Investor
- Indirect Jobs Accepted (RC)
- Direct Inv: Direct Jobs Required
- Proven at I-829 Stage
Benefits of EB-5 Program
- No Qualifications
- Exempt from Age, Edu,
Exp, Language review
- Free Residence
- Live anywhere in the US
regardless of investment location
- Return of Principal
- Repayment approx. 3-5 years
after Green Card
- Concurrent Filing
- Resolve status by filing I-485
concurrently if in US
Essential Preparation: Source of Funds
You must prove that the investment of $800,000 was formed through a lawful path.
- [Real Estate] Sales contract, Registry, etc.
- [Income] Income certificate, Pay stubs
- [Loan] Collateral loan records (Self-assets)
- [Gift/Inheritance] Tax payment records
Processing Flow
01
Consultation &Remittance
02
Immigration Petition(I-526E)
03
Visa Application(or Adjustment of Status)
04
ConditionalGreen Card
05
Conditions Removal& Repayment