ResidencyUnited States (EB-5)
US permanent residency (Green Card) through the EB-5 investor programme.
The EB-5 programme grants US permanent residency to investors who make a qualifying investment that creates jobs, typically via an approved regional-center project. It is a direct route to a Green Card for the investor and immediate family.
- Net-worth requirement: Lawful source of funds
- Residence requirement: Physical presence
Program law
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (created 1990; Regional Center Program 1992) was reauthorised by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-103), with regional-center authorisation through 30 September 2027.
Key benefits
US Green Card
Permanent residency for the investor, spouse and unmarried children under 21.
No sponsor needed
No employer sponsor, no language or education minimum, live anywhere in the US.
Path to citizenship
Eligible to apply for US citizenship after five years of permanent residency.
Job-creating investment
A qualifying investment that creates at least 10 US jobs, typically via a regional-center project.
Fees & costs
Investment options
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Targeted Employment Area (TEA) | USD 800,000 |
| Non-TEA investment | USD 1,050,000 |
Process & timeline
Make the qualifying investment and file the immigrant investor petition.
Receive conditional permanent residence (two years) for the family.
File to remove conditions; receive the 10-year renewable Green Card.
Eligibility
- Qualifying investment creating 10+ US jobs
- Lawful, well-documented source of funds
- Good character
Required documents
All applicants
- Valid passports
- Police clearance
- Biometric photographs
Main applicant
- Detailed source-of-funds evidence
- Investment / project documentation
Frequently asked questions
Who is included?
The investor, spouse and unmarried children under 21 can obtain Green Cards.
Information last verified: 2026-10-29 · Official programme data
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