Permanent residency for investors who make substantial capital investment in U.S. businesses creating jobs.
Estimated Cost
$880,685
Processing Time
~3.0 years
Validity
Permanent
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program provides permanent residency to foreign investors who invest substantial capital in a new commercial enterprise in the United States that creates or preserves at least 10 full-time jobs for qualified U.S. workers.
Average: 3.0 years
Path to Residency
Path to Citizenship
~7 years
Capital investment*
Must invest $1,050,000 (or $800,000 in Targeted Employment Area - TEA)
New commercial enterprise*
Must invest in a for-profit commercial enterprise established after November 29, 1990, or restructured/expanded existing business
Job creation*
Must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within 2 years
Lawful source of funds*
Must demonstrate investment funds were obtained through lawful means
Active involvement*
Must be engaged in the management of the enterprise (policy formulation or day-to-day management)
At-risk investment*
Capital must be at risk for the purpose of generating a return
| Fee | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Amount (TEA) | $800,000 | One-time |
| Form I-526E Filing Fee | $11,160 | One-time |
| Form I-829 Petition Fee | $9,525 | One-time |
| Regional Center Administrative Fee | $60,000 | One-time |
| Legal/Attorney Fees(optional) | $20,000 | One-time |
| Estimated Total | $880,685 |