The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers eligible foreign investors a pathway to U.S. permanent residency through qualified investments that create American jobs. Whether you are applying from outside the United States or are already living in the U.S., understanding each stage of the process can help you prepare for a successful EB-5 journey.
Invest in a USCIS-qualified commercial enterprise. Current investment requirements depend on project eligibility, including Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs).
File Form I-526E with supporting documentation demonstrating lawful source of funds and investment eligibility.
Receive a Conditional Green Card, later followed by permanent residence after filing Form I-829.
Applicants living outside the United States follow a structured immigration process beginning with documenting the lawful source of funds and ending with obtaining an unconditional Green Card.
Prepare lawful source of funds documents with an experienced immigration attorney.
Review EB-5 Regional Center documents, complete due diligence, and make your investment.
Submit your immigrant petition to USCIS and wait for petition adjudication.
Attend your U.S. Embassy or Consulate interview with your family members.
Enter the United States and activate your lawful permanent resident status.
Receive investment repayment according to project offering terms and USCIS regulations.
Remove Green Card conditions after meeting EB-5 program requirements.
Receive your unconditional lawful permanent resident card.
Foreign nationals already living in the United States may qualify for concurrent filing, allowing adjustment of status while their EB-5 petition is being processed.
Work with your attorney to prepare lawful financial documentation.
Review project documents and complete the investment process.
Submit Forms I-526E, I-485 and I-765 together when eligible.
Receive Employment Authorization while your EB-5 petition is pending.
Become a lawful permanent resident after USCIS approval.
Receive investment repayment according to project terms.
Submit petition to remove Green Card conditions.
Receive your unconditional Green Card and continue your journey toward U.S. citizenship.