United States EB-5 immigrant investor visa

Foreign nationals who have invested, or are actively investing, the required capital in a qualifying US enterprise that will create at least 10 qualifying full-time jobs. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-526instr.pdf?utm_source=openai))

• Invest the required amount

  For petitions filed after 15 March 2022, the minimum is USD 1,050,000 for a standard investment, or USD 800,000 for an investment in a new commercial enterprise principally doing business in a targeted employment area or in a regional-centre-associated infrastructure project. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/outreach-engagements/UnderstandingBusinessandInvestmentVisas.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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• Invest in a qualifying enterprise

  The investor must have invested, or be actively in the process of investing, in a new commercial enterprise in the United States. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-526instr.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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• Show the source of the capital

  The petition must include evidence that the capital invested, or being invested, was lawfully obtained. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/B7%20-%20Immigrant%20Petition%20by%20Alien%20Entrepreneur%2C%20Sec.%20203%28b%29%285%29%20of%20the%20INA/Decisions_Issued_in_2021/MAR032021_01B7203.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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• Put the capital at risk

  The required capital must be placed at risk for the purpose of generating a return. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/B7%20-%20Immigrant%20Petition%20by%20Alien%20Entrepreneur%2C%20Sec.%20203%28b%29%285%29%20of%20the%20INA/Decisions_Issued_in_2021/MAR032021_01B7203.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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• Create qualifying jobs

  The investment must create full-time employment in the United States for at least 10 US citizens, US nationals, lawful permanent residents or other immigrants lawfully authorised to work there, excluding the investor, their spouse and their sons or daughters. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-526instr.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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• Use the regional-centre process if pooling investments

  An investor pooling their investment with other EB-5 investors must use the Regional Center Program. The regional centre must file Form I-956F for the investment offering before the investor files Form I-526E. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/data/National%20Engagement-EB-5%20Immigrant%20Investor%20Program.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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• Have an approved petition and available visa

  USCIS must approve the investor petition before an applicant outside the United States applies for an immigrant visa. A visa cannot be issued until the applicant’s priority date is reached. ([travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/immigrant-investor-visas.html))

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• Meet immigrant-visa application requirements

  The Department of State lists Form DS-260, required civil documents, photographs, a passport generally valid for six months beyond intended entry, and a medical examination by an authorised panel physician with required vaccinations. ([travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/immigrant-investor-visas.html))

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• Address the public-charge requirement

  At the immigrant-visa interview, the applicant must demonstrate to the consular officer that they are not likely to become a public charge in the United States. ([travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/immigrant-investor-visas.html))

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• Form I-526, standalone investor petitionSources disagreeSource$11,160 once
• Form I-526E, regional centre investor petition, instead of Form I-526Sources disagreeSource$11,160 once
• Additional fee for an initial Form I-526ESources disagreeSource$1,000 once
• Employment-based immigrant-visa application processingSources disagreeSource$345 per person
• USCIS Immigrant FeeSources disagreeSource$235 per person
• Form I-829, petition to remove conditionsSources disagreeSource$9,525 once

1. Get ready

   • Choose a qualifying investment

     Identify a new commercial enterprise and the applicable investment minimum and job-creation plan. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-526instr.pdf?utm_source=openai))

     You’ll need: Investment and business-plan evidence

   • Document your capital

     Gather evidence of the lawful source of the capital and of the qualifying investment. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/err/B7%20-%20Immigrant%20Petition%20by%20Alien%20Entrepreneur%2C%20Sec.%20203%28b%29%285%29%20of%20the%20INA/Decisions_Issued_in_2021/MAR032021_01B7203.pdf?utm_source=openai))

     You’ll need: Evidence of the source of capital, Investment records

2. Apply

   • File your investor petition

     File Form I-526 as a standalone investor or Form I-526E for a pooled regional-centre investment, with the applicable fees. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-526instr.pdf?utm_source=openai))

     You’ll need: Form I-526 or Form I-526E, Supporting investment and job-creation evidence

   • Follow your petition and visa availability

     After petition approval, follow National Visa Center instructions when your priority date permits the immigrant-visa process to proceed. ([travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/immigrant-investor-visas.html))

     You’ll need: Approved petition, National Visa Center instructions

3. Visa

   • Submit your immigrant-visa application

     Pay the fee when instructed and submit Form DS-260 and the required civil documents. ([travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/immigrant-investor-visas.html))

     You’ll need: Form DS-260, Passport, Civil documents, Photographs

   • Complete your medical examination and interview

     Complete the required medical examination and vaccinations before attending the scheduled consular interview with your documents. ([travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/immigrant-investor-visas.html))

     You’ll need: Passport, Medical examination forms, Original civil documents and required translations

4. Travel

   • Pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee

     After receiving the immigrant visa, pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee; the Department of State says to do so before travelling to the United States. ([travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/immigrant-investor-visas.html))

     You’ll need: Immigrant visa, USCIS Immigrant Fee payment details

   • Enter the United States

     When you arrive

     Travel with your immigrant visa and present yourself for admission at a US port of entry. ([travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/immigrant-investor-visas.html))

     You’ll need: Passport, Immigrant visa

5. Settle in

   • Apply to remove the conditions

     File Form I-829 during the 90-day period immediately before the second anniversary of obtaining conditional permanent resident status. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-829instr.pdf?utm_source=openai))

     You’ll need: Form I-829, Evidence supporting removal of conditions

Conditional lawful permanent residence, followed by an application to remove the conditions; a spouse and unmarried children under 21 may also qualify. ([uscis.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/eb-5?utm_source=openai))

• EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program | USCISuscis.govOfficial
• Processing Timesegov.uscis.govOfficial
• uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/g-1055_2.pdfOfficial
• Fee Scheduleuscis.govOfficial
• Understanding Businessuscis.govOfficial
• Instructions for Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investoruscis.govOfficial
• Chapter 2 - Immigrant Petition Eligibility Requirements | USCISuscis.govOfficial
• 1 EB-5 National Stakeholder Engagement Hosted byuscis.govOfficial
• Immigrant Investor Visastravel.state.govOfficial
• uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-526einstr.pdfOfficial
• Instructions for Petition by Investor touscis.govOfficial
• Fees for Visa Servicestravel.state.govOfficial

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