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EB-5 Investment-based Visa Program

EB-5 Investment-based Visa Program

It was created by U.S. Congress in 1993 as an economic development initiative administered by USCIS. This investment-based visa program stimulates foreign capital inflow for American infrastructure projects and job growth. Initially designed as a temporary measure, the program evolved in 2004 with the establishment of Regional Centers to facilitate investments. To date, the EB-5 program has enabled numerous qualified investors and their families to obtain U.S. permanent residency (Green Cards) while contributing to the nation's economic development.

EB-5 Investment-based Visa Program

12-18 months

Processing Cycle

green card

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Custom Quote

Attorney fees

Application requirements

Application process

STEP 1
Project Selection
Invest 800k(TEA)or1.05M (non-TEA) through regional center or direct investment. 2022 Reform: Set-aside categories (rural/infrastructure/high-unemployment) are current
STEP 2
Source of Funds
Salary slips & tax returns (5 years),Property sale contracts,Notarized gift deeds
STEP 3
Form I-526E Petition
File I-526E with investment evidence and business plan Premium Processing available (15 calendar days)
STEP 4
Status Adjustment
Outside U.S.: Complete NVC processing & immigrant visa interview
STEP 5
I-829Removal of Conditions
Three months before the expiration of the temporary green card, submit an I-829 application to lift the conditions and apply for a permanent green card

Apply For Fees

1. Investment Requirements
Minimum Investment Amount:
$1,050,000 (Standard investment)
$800,000 (Targeted Employment Area - TEA or Rural/High-Unemployment Area)
(Note: This is the actual investment, not a fee, but it is the largest financial requirement.)
 
2. Government Filing Fees
I-526E (Immigrant Petition by Investor): $3,675 (USCIS fee)
I-485 (Adjustment of Status): $1,440 (includes biometrics) OR
DS-260 (Consular Processing): $345 (paid to the U.S. Department of State)
I-829 (Petition to Remove Conditions): $3,750 (filed 21–24 months after conditional Green Card approval)
 
3. Regional Center Fees (If Applicable)
Administrative Fee: $50,000–$75,000+ (varies by project; covers due diligence, legal, and management costs)
Source of Funds Verification: $5,000–$20,000+ (for legal and documentation review)
 
4. Legal & Professional Fees
Immigration Attorney Fees: $25,000–$50,000+ (covers I-526E, I-485/I-829 filings, and compliance)
Due Diligence & Business Plan Review: $5,000–$15,000 (if using a third-party service)
 
5. Other Mandatory Costs
Medical Examination: $200–$500 (USCIS-approved civil surgeon)
Translation & Document Certification: For non-English financial/business records
Travel & Relocation Costs: If attending consular interviews or moving to the U.S.
 
6. Miscellaneous Fees
Bank/Wire Transfer Fees: For moving investment funds (varies by institution)
Escrow Fees: $500–$2,000 (if using an escrow account for the investment)

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