EB-5 Investor Visa

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers foreign investors the opportunity to obtain permanent residency (Green Card) in the United States through investment in a new commercial enterprise that creates jobs for U.S. workers. This program is administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Key Requirements

Investment Amount

$1,050,000 for standard investments
$800,000 for investments in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs)

Job Creation

Create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers
Jobs must be created within 2 years of admission as a conditional permanent resident

Investment Types

Direct investment in your own commercial enterprise
Investment through a Regional Center (pre-approved investment vehicles)

Process Timeline

Initial 2-year conditional permanent residency
File to remove conditions after 2 years by proving investment maintained and jobs created

EB-5 Application Process

Select and make a qualifying investment
File Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur)
Upon approval, apply for conditional permanent residence
After 2 years, file Form I-829 to remove conditions by proving the investment maintained and jobs created
Receive permanent Green Card

Benefits of the EB-5 Program

Permanent residency for the investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21
No education, business experience, or language requirements
Freedom to live, work, and study anywhere in the United States
Path to U.S. citizenship after five years of permanent residency
Access to U.S. public education and healthcare systems

How UpperVisa Can Help

Comprehensive evaluation of investment options and regional centers
Due diligence on potential investment projects
Source of funds documentation and preparation
Business plan development and economic impact analysis
Preparation and filing of all required USCIS forms
Guidance through the conditional residency period
Assistance with condition removal process