The Program
Why families consider EB-5
The EB-5 category was built to connect capital that supports U.S. jobs with families seeking a lasting foothold in the United States. It is one of the few immigration routes based on investment rather than employer sponsorship.
01
A path to residency
A qualifying investment can lead to conditional, then permanent, U.S. residency for the investor.
02
The whole family
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 may generally be included in the same immigration process.
03
Capital with purpose
Investment is directed toward U.S. economic development and the creation of full-time jobs.
04
Room to build a life
Residency opens the door to living, working, and studying anywhere in the United States.
Investment and eligibility, at a glance
Every case still needs individual review, but three requirements anchor almost every qualifying petition.
$800,000
Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or qualifying infrastructure project
- Rural areas and areas of high unemployment generally qualify
- The lower of the two minimum thresholds
$1,050,000
Standard minimum for projects outside a TEA
- Applies to qualifying EB-5 projects generally
- Same job-creation and documentation standards apply
10 Jobs
Full-time U.S. jobs a qualifying investment must generally support
- Job creation methodology reviewed with counsel
- Lawful, traceable source of funds required throughout