Capital may include cash, assets, or other legally obtained funds valued at fair market value.
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📅 Post Date: May 1, 2026 | 🔄 Updated: May 2, 2026 | ⏱️ 1 min read
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa
- Type: Permanent Residency (Green Card)
- Country: USA
- Duration:
- Status: Active
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa provides a direct pathway to U.S. permanent residency (Green Card) for investors who make a qualifying investment in the U.S. economy.
Key Benefits
- Direct path to permanent residency (Green Card)
- Includes spouse and unmarried children under 21
- No nationality restrictions
- No requirement for day-to-day business management (in regional centers)
Investment Requirements
Applicants must:
- Invest at least:
- USD 800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), or
- USD 1,050,000 in other locations
- Invest in a new commercial enterprise
- Create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers
If you are not ready for a USD 800,000 investment, you may consider alternatives such as the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa or the EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which have lower capital requirements.
Job Creation Criteria
- Direct investment: must create direct employment
- Regional center investment: may include indirect job creation
Processing Overview
- Conditional Green Card issued initially
- Permanent Green Card granted after conditions are removed
Additional Notes
