EB-5
EB-5 is a green card category for investors who place the required capital in a new U.S. commercial enterprise and create or preserve full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.
Immigrant investor
What is generally evaluated
- The investment amount, which under current rules starts at US$ 800,000 in a targeted employment area or an infrastructure project, and US$ 1,050,000 elsewhere. These amounts are subject to adjustment
- The creation of at least 10 permanent full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers
- The lawful source of the invested funds, with documentation
- The structure of the investment, directly in a business or through a regional center
Risk and conditional residence
The capital needs to be at risk: EB-5 does not offer a guaranteed return. The investor generally first receives conditional residence, valid for two years, and later needs to request the removal of those conditions by showing that the requirements were met.
Before investing
The decision involves legal and financial analysis. Our firm handles the immigration side. It is advisable to evaluate any project or regional center with independent financial and legal advisers as well.
Common questions
Can my family be included?
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 may generally be included as dependents in the process.
Does EB-5 guarantee a green card?
No. Investing does not guarantee approval. The petition needs to meet the requirements, and each case is analyzed individually.
General information only. Eligibility, approval and timing depend on each case and cannot be guaranteed.