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EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

United States
Checklist Guide

The EB-5 program allows foreign investors to obtain a Green Card by investing a minimum of $1,050,000 (or $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area) in a US business. The investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying US workers.

Fee summary

$3,675 for Form I-526 (USD).≈ $3,675

Processing time

24-48 months depending on country of origin and processing center.

Job offer:NoLanguage test:NoFamily possible:YesPath to permanent residence:Yes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)Last verified: Oct 4, 2026

📊Requirements — Visual Overview

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No

Job offer

No

Language test

Yes

Family possible

Yes

Path to permanent residence

Funds (1)

Minimum Capital Investmentmandatory

Other (1)

Job Creationmandatory

Source-backed requirements

Total steps: 2
2 Mandatory
Jump to phase:
1

Phase 2 — Qualification

(1)

  1. Minimum Capital Investment

    Mandatory

    Must invest at least $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA) or infrastructure project, or $1,050,000 in a standard area. Funds must be lawfully sourced.

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2

Phase 4 — Application

(1)

  1. Job Creation

    Mandatory

    The investment must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers within two years of the investor's admission as a conditional permanent resident.

    Under review

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Official links

Official program pageuscis.govOfficial applicationuscis.gov

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