A direct path to U.S. permanent residency through qualifying investment and job creation — for you and your family.
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers foreign nationals a direct path to U.S. permanent residency through qualifying investments. For many high-net-worth individuals — especially those without family or employment sponsorship in the U.S. — it represents not only the best option but often the only viable route to achieving lawful permanent residence.
The EB-5 visa category allows you, your spouse, and your unmarried children under 21 the opportunity to live and work permanently in the United States. It is designed to provide a pathway to U.S. citizenship through investment.
As of March 15, 2022, the investment amount is $800,000 in Targeted Employment Areas (TEA) and rural areas, and $1,050,000 elsewhere. These amounts have been approved by Congress for the next five years.
TEA Definition: A Targeted Employment Area refers to a rural area or an area with unemployment at 150%+ of the national average. TEA zones are determined by USCIS.
Choose the investment structure that best fits your financial goals and immigration timeline.
Investors qualify for U.S. passports and naturalization after 5 years of permanent residency in the United States.
No education, work experience, or language skills required. No employer or family sponsorship needed.
Investors can choose any state to reside in — your home address does not need to be near the investment project.
You and your family have full permission to work and study anywhere in the United States immediately upon entry.
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 receive Green Cards alongside you — no separate applications required.
Establish or invest in any type of business in the U.S. in addition to your EB-5 investment, immediately upon entry.
The EB-5 visa is ideal for a wide range of individuals seeking permanent U.S. residency through investment:
Parents seeking better educational opportunities and a safer environment for their children
Nationals whose country does not have a Treaty Trade Agreement (E-1/E-2) with the U.S.
Business owners looking to expand into U.S. markets with growth opportunities
Students wanting to secure their future after completing higher education in the U.S.
Individuals seeking stability due to financial, social, or political uncertainty in their home country
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| Feature | EB-5 Visa | E-2 Visa | L-1 Visa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Type | Immigrant (Green Card) | Non-Immigrant | Non-Immigrant |
| Investment | $800K (TEA) / $1.05M | ~$100,000+ | No minimum |
| Job Creation | 10 full-time jobs | Not specified | Not required |
| Duration | Permanent | 2 yrs (renewable ∞) | 5–7 years max |
| Green Card Path | Yes — direct | No direct path | Via EB-1C |
| Spouse Work Auth. | Yes (Green Card) | Yes (E-2 EAD) | Yes (L-2 EAD) |
| eb5_comp_emp_needed | No | No | eb5_comp_emp_l1 |
| eb5_comp_residency | Flexible | eb5_comp_res_e2 | Work at U.S. office |
| Best For | High-net-worth investors | Entrepreneurs | Multinational companies |
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